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Inspire Me

We’ve handpicked our favourite articles, guides and stories to inspire your next day out.

Find out what's new in our historic gardens, flick through the latest travel guides and read about seasonal scenic walks. There's also Victorian recipes and fun-filled activities to try. Your next adventure starts here...

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Mother's Day

Check out our page for ideas on how to treat mum at her favourite historic places. See our top places for a day out, the best historic holiday cottages and perfect history-inspired presents from our online shop. Everything you need to spoil her rotten this Mother's day!

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Top 5 Things To Do in March

Need ideas for your March days out? Our top-five has you covered!

Find out more about trailblazing women, explore our sites from above, or plan a memorable Mother’s Day outing. There’s history to uncover, events to enjoy, and places waiting to be explored.

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Culture

How to Make Fanchonettes — The Victorian Way

Mrs Crocombe has a sweet treat lined up for us today. Fanchonettes are little tartlets, flavoured with chocolate or other flavourings. They're great to serve as entremets or as part of an afternoon tea.

Relax your mind with videos from our sites

Put on your headphones and relax to the ambient sights and sounds from a selection of our historic sites across the country.

  • BRODSWORTH HALL AND GARDENS

  • PENDENNIS CASTLE

  • WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS

History for Kids

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Are you ready to go back - way back - in time to learn all about England’s history? Read our magazines and discover our online pages where you can explore each of the key periods, from the Stone Age right through to the Second World War.

Find out what life was like at the time through fun facts, illustrated stories, games and more. 

Explore our history for Kids
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20 things to do before you turn 13

The ultimate family bucket list! We've made a list of our top 20 things for kids to do before they turn 13. Tick these off at home, at your local English Heritage site or while you are on holiday around England. Is your family up for the challenge?

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