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Myths and legends

Welcome to our guide to myths and legends, where you can learn about England’s history, discover more about our sites and find loads of fun things to watch, read and do! Here's what we've got in store for you:

On the trail of King Arthur

Did King Arthur really exist?

Discover the places around England that are linked to legends of this famous king – then decide for yourself as to whether you think the stories are true. 

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LEARN HOW TO DRAW ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON

Calling all aspiring artists! Join Wesley Robins, illustrator of English Heritage Kids Rule! magazine, for a fun, draw-along art tutorial.

In this video, Wesley will explain step-by-step how to draw the legendary St George and the dragon he founght. So, grab some paper and a pencil or pen and get ready to draw along with him!

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Downloadable templates for the game

Play the 12 Labours of Hercules board game

Have you got what it takes to to be a legendary hero or heroine like Hercules? Travel back in time to ancient Greece with this brilliant board game to find out...

Download and assemble the game using our simple templates and instructions, then challenge your family or friends to see who will be the first player to complete all 12 labours and win!

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The fantastic beasts monster map

Go on a monster hunt!

Are you ready to embark on a monster hunting quest?

Find out about the mythical beasts that can be spotted at English Heritage sites around the country, then download our map and head out and see how many of them you can spot yourself. Tick off each mythical creature you manage to track down and make your map look even more snazzy by colouring it in. Just make sure to watch out for those dragons!

Start your quest

Tintagel Castle & the legend of King Arthur

Time to take a seat at the round table! Join Ben Shires and his expert guest Jeremy Ashbee to explore Tintagel Castle and perhaps one of the most famous tales of all: the legend of King Arthur.

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