You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…
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Mistley Towers
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a pair of unusual towers, located in Mistley, Essex. The towers wouldn’t look out of place at St Paul’s Cathedral, but they can in fact be found standing out amongst some unassuming gravestones…
Gothic attire, bizarre bazaars and an illuminated Abbey in Whitby
October is a busy month for the Yorkshire seaside town of Whitby, partly due to its famous literary heritage and Gothic architecture…
Dragons and medieval games this St George’s Day
It’s St George’s Day on Sunday 23rd April. To celebrate, why not take part in one of the fun family-friendly events happening this weekend?
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a deserted village, and former den of thieves, which can be found in North Lincolnshire…
St Catherine’s Oratory
Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a rocket-shaped tower with an interesting tale. St Catherine’s Oratory, on the Isle of Wight, was built as a punishment for stealing wine!
Rushton Triangular Lodge
Buildings have four walls and a roof, right? Not always, as our latest Curiosity of the Week will show. Rushton Triangular Lodge in Northamptonshire has, you guessed it, three walls!
Polish up your manners at Victorian Butler School
Spend half term at Butler School, at Belsay Hall in Northumberland, and see if you have what it takes to work in a Victorian country house…
Things get tricky this half term at Victorian Illusion Week
Head to English Heritage’s Belsay Hall in Northumberland this half-term for Victorian Illusion Week, where visitors can watch and have a go at illusions…
Head to Kelmarsh Hall for History Live!
Experience 2,000 years of history in one weekend at English Heritage’s flagship event, History Live! at Kelmarsh Hall on 19th & 20th July 2014…
Meet the Medieval Surgeon at Conisbrough Castle
Any teeth you want pulling, or relatives you want poisoning? Then Meet the Medieval Surgeon at Conisbrough Castle in South Yorkshire on 5th and 6th July…
Much Ado About Nothing at Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Enjoy some outdoor theatre with Much Ado About Nothing at English Heritage’s Ashby de la Zouch Castle in Leicestershire on 5th July 2014…
Medieval May Day at Belsay
Celebrate a Medieval May Day at Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens in Northumberland from 3rd to 5th May 2014 with dancing, plays, music and stories…
Learn some etiquette this Easter at Butler School
Make sure your shoes are polished, ready for Butler School at Brodsworth Hall this April. Learn the all important etiquette of a country house…
Ghost Stories after Dark at Brodsworth Hall
Get your weekend off to a spooky start with ghosts, ghouls and ghastly tales at Brodsworth Hall in South Yorkshire on Friday 11th April…