Places to visit

Places to visit

An Englishman's home is his castle and there are numerous castles & other historical places to visit in the UK. Britain's historic houses, castles, gardens and parkland are amongst the most visited tourist attractions in the country. Many of these are in private ownership - lived in and cared for by private individuals and families, often descendants of the people who built them. These historical places include spectacular palaces, grand and architecturally important historic houses and smaller manor houses surrounded by beautiful gardens. Here are some sites to help you choose your next historical place to visit and to help you decide when to go.

English Heritage have overseas heritage breaks in association with Saga which are perfect for people with a passion for history both in England and further afield. For historical places to visit from classical Sicily to the magnificent Russian capitals, these holidays offer a unique opportunity to explore connections between our own heritage and the archaeology, architecture, gardens and art of other nations. More...

Castles of Britain

Over 200 of Britain's finest nostalgic castles of bygone eras

Museums

The original online museum resource for the UK.

Maintaining bygone times with the historic environment of England. Provides information for all the main historic sites.

Battlefield Tours

Organised guided tours to the battlefields of Ypres & the somme