Visit - South West

Discover iconic Stonehenge, the myths and legends of Tintagel Castle, or one of the most picturesquely sited forts in England - Dartmouth Castle.

The story of our ancestors

Legends on the Cornish coast

The 'original' Salisbury

Upcoming Events

FREE GUIDED TOUR OF STONEHENGE EXHIBITION

Tue 26 Nov & Wed 27 Nov 2019 9.45am-10.30am & 10.45am -11.30am on both days Stonehenge
Medieval Feast

Fri 29 Nov 5.30pm–9pm Pendennis Castle
Victorian Correction

Fri 31 Jan 11am–1pm HMP Dorchester
Behind the Scenes at Temple Cloud

Thu 6 Feb 10.30am–12.45pm Temple Cloud (English Heritage Archaeology Collections Store)

A weekend in Cornwall

Castles dominate the coastline, isolated settlements and sites steeped in myth and legend are just a small part of what Cornwall has to offer. Plan a long weekend of history in this incredible part of south west England.
Walking The Great Stones Way

Running through the Wiltshire countryside from near Swindon to Stonehenge, the Great Stones Way is one of England’s newer hiking trails. Travel writer Sarah Baxter set off in the footsteps of our ancestors.
Spotlight On Farleigh Hungerford

This picturesque ruined castle in Wiltshire may be peaceful today, but behind its tranquillity lies a tumultuous past. Over the course of its 700 year history the castle has witnessed immense wealth, scandal, murder, imprisonment, debt and, finally, ruin.
Days Out Without a Car

Planning a day trip this summer doesn’t have to mean getting in the car. Many of our historic places can be visited by public transport, by bike, on foot - or a mixture.