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5 Things To Do This Autumn

Enjoy seasonal blooms and woodlands, find peace and reflection at historic monastic sites and delve into history from home with our podcast. 

Here are five top tips for things to do with us this season. 

Seek Out Vibrant Autumn Blooms

Autumn may not be the season most associated with flowers, but the later months of the year offer the chance to see some unique — and very colourful — blooms in our historic gardens. 

Seek out the jewel-like cyclamen flower, described by the Roman writer Pliny the Elder. Catch autumn crosus (or 'naked ladies') with their beautiful lilac tones. Or how about the ever-popular Chrysanthemum, grown at Audley End House since at least the late 19th century? 

10 Flowers to See This Autumn

See History's Most Iconic Trees

We walk past them every day and give them little thought, but trees can hold great significance and fascinating stories from our past. 

Visit the site of the Royal Oak at where Charles II hid from Parliamentary soldiers. Or the giant redwood at Wrest Park, believed to be the oldest Christmas tree in the country. Our sites are home to many ancient trees, each with their own connections to the people, places and events of the past. 

History's Iconic Trees

Get away from it all with these peaceful escapes

After the bustle of summer, many of us like to find some quiet space in autumn. Where better to enjoy some peaceful solitude than at the monastic sites of England's past? Whether with a loved one or on your own, a stroll around the grounds of an abbey or priory in autumn is hard to beat. Let history and nature calm the mind as you enjoy a picnic, a good book, or a podcast... 

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Kick back with fascinating stories from history

If the English weather conspires to put the brakes on your day out with English Heritage this Autumn, fear not. Our weekly podcast lets you delve into stories of the past from the comfort of your sofa. 

Join presenter Charles Rowe as he investigates a daring heist on the Crown Jewels in 1303, the women's suffrage group recently commemorated with a Blue Plaque, or Henry V's connection to Kenilworth Castle. 

Plus, enjoy our archive of more than 230 episodes.

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Try Your Hand at These Warming Victorian Recipes

The autumn months call for warming, hearty food — and nobody did that better than the Victorians. Mrs Avis Crocombe was the cook at Audley End House in the 1880s and today she's a beloved YouTube star, brought to life by interpreter Kathy Hipperson. 

Explore dozens of Victorian recipes and see what you could cook up this autumn. Or kick back with a cup of tea and watch Mrs Crocombe in action with the YouTube playlist.

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