Inspire Me
Winter is a beautiful time to visit our historic places and make the most of the great outdoors.
We have gathered some of our favourite features, events and things to do to inspire your next visit.
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF WINTER
There may be a chill in the air but winter is a great season to go exploring, so we’ve put together ideas to help you plan the ultimate winter day out. Enjoy walks that take in some of our most atmospheric properties, read about the best places to escape the crowds and be inspired by English Heritage Members’ recommendations of their favourite things to do this season.
Find a walkCulture
Walmer Castle - An Autumn Gardens Tour
Take an autumnal tour of the stunning gardens of Walmer Castle in Kent with head gardener Philip Oostenbrink.
Discover the gardens that were home to some of the most memorable figures from English history — including the Duke of Wellington.
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.
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BRODSWORTH HALL AND GARDENS
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PENDENNIS CASTLE
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WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS
History for Kids
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.
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