Enjoy a day out exploring the spacious grounds and estate of one of England’s grandest mansions, Audley End. Whether you’re exploring the servants wing, state rooms, stables, kitchen garden or ...

Wearmouth–Jarrow was the creation of Northumbrian nobleman Benedict Biscop (about 628–90), who visited Rome and was inspired by the Christian life he saw there. In 674 he approached King Ecgfrith of ...

1066 was a turbulent year for England. King Edward the Confessor died on 5 January leaving no direct heirs and the country threatened with invasion by two rival claimants, Harald Hardrada, King of ...

Harold, by contrast, had just won a hard-fought battle at Stamford Bridge, near York, where he had defeated another claimant to the English throne, Harald Hardrada, King of Norway, on 25 September.

The historic places in our care span six millennia and include palaces, houses, hill figures, castles, abbeys, industrial sites, Roman forts and even deserted medieval villages. Caring for these ...

Discover a range of discounts on fantastic attractions across London. Enjoy a day out at Cutty Sark and discover the ship's extraordinary history. Or visit The Foundling Museum where you can explore ...

You might not be able to get out and visit our historic sites, but we’re still here to help you discover the best stories from England’s past. Across London over 900 plaques, on buildings humble and ...

The Battle of Hastings was fought on 14 October 1066 between the Norman army of Duke William of Normandy and an English army under King Harold. It lasted all day, and was exceptionally bloody even by ...

You can book online until the start of your chosen arrival time. Walk up tickets are also available to buy when you arrive, but you won’t get the discount. You can arrive within half an hour of your ...

The chief characteristic of Norman architecture is the semicircular arch, often combined with massive cylindrical pillars. Early Norman buildings have an austere and fortress-like quality. The Chapel ...