Heritage in Britain

Heritage

Explore Britain's historic treasures

Britain is packed with historic monuments, royal palaces and some of the world's top museums. Visit the house where Shakespeare was born, climb cathedral spires, explore the Queen’s favourite home at Windsor Castle or uncover the Tower of London’s dark history…

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Dame Judi Dench

Ontdek waarom actrice Dame Judi Dench en haar familie zo dol zijn op Hever Castle in Kent, waar Anne Boleyn haar jeugd doorbracht en Koning Hendrik de Achtste de uiteindelijk ten dode opgeschreven koningin voor het eerst het hof maakte.

Dame Judi Dench

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World Heritage Sites

Did you know that Britain has 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites? These range from sites of natural beauty like the Dorset and East Devon Coast to cultural riches such as the Tower of London and Stonehenge.

World Heritage Sites

Eilean Donan Castle at night Source:Allan Gourlay

Credit: Allan Gourlay

Britain's castles

Want to know a secret about British castles? They really are the stuff of your wildest dreams. Dramatically situated, packed with history and scattered throughout the land, there's a castle for you whatever your particular interest. Here’s a look at some of our famous British castles.

Britain's castles

View towards Steel Rigg from Hadrian's Wall in Northumbria, Hadrian's Wall, near Haltwhistle, Northumberland, England © Britainonview.com / Rod Edwards

Stately homes

Once upon a time, stately homes were the exclusive privilege of royalty and landed gentry. Today, these spectacular country pads make for a perfect day out, with their unique mix of history, culture and modern-day glamour.

Stately homes

The Pineapple, Dunmore Source:Taffy van Doorn

Credit: Taffy van Doorn

Historic houses

Why stay in a nondescript hotel when you can play Lord of the Manor at some of the oldest and most interesting buildings in Britain? Discover some of our favourite holiday homes with a difference.

Historic houses

Credit: © Nick Garrod

Britain's cathedrals

Find out why Britain's cathedrals continue to attract thousands of visitors for their stunning architecture and tantalising tales of those who lived, worked and were buried inside.

Britain's cathedrals

Top 10 royal attractions

Get closer to the scandal, glamour and history of the British royal family with a look around our top 10 royal attractions.

Top 10 royal attractions

Roman Britain

The Romans colonised Britain nearly 2,000 years ago and their influence can still be seen today. Step back in time with us to a land of pagan gods, tribal warfare and awe-inspiring architecture…

Roman Britain

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Culture 24: Heritage

Museums at Night Report: An audience with Queen Victoria at Leighton Hous

—Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Those Victorians knew how to party... Ruth Hazard has a brush with Queen Victoria during an immersive Museums at Night at Lord Leighton's opulent gaf

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Museums at Night Report: A twilight tour of the second motte of Lewes Cas

—Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Museums at Night wouldn't be complete without a night-time tour of a medieval castle. Lewes Castle in East Sussex duly obliged, Culture24's Jenni Dav

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