Family Property Guides

We've highlighted some of the best hidden stories, children's activity trails and things to look out for, as well as all the practical information you need, to help the whole family get the most out of a visit to our historic places around England.

Tintagel Castle

With a sheltered beach, beautiful rockpools and Merlin's cave, discover where history meets the legend of King Arthur.

A new exhibition centre and glorious sea views, as well as plenty of space to play, makes Tintagel a great choice for a family day out.

Discover Tintagel Castle

Down House: Home of Charles Darwin

Step back into Victorian family life at Down House, where Charles Darwin lived for over 40 years.

You can dress up in the Victorian closet, explore the garden where Charles conducted some of his most famous experiments and see a special observation beehive to learn about how they work.

Explore Down House

Warkworth Castle

Let Percy the lion guide you around Warkworth Castle in Northumberland.

With activity sheets for kids to complete, smelly cubes to give you a sense of what life was like, and lots of family events this summer, step back in time and explore the history of Warkworth.

Discover Warkworth Castle

1066 Battle of Hastings, Abbey and Battlefield

With a new family exhibition and play area, as well as a new viewing platform on the rooftop of the gatehouse, there's never been a better time to explore the battlefield where England's future was decided and the abbey built by William the Conqueror to commeorate the battle.

There are centuries of history to uncover - and plenty of space for the little ones to play and explore.

Discover Battle Abbey