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…


Dame Judi Dench

Upptäck varför Dame Judi Dench och hennes familj älskar Hever Castle i Kent, Anne Boleyns barndomshem och platsen där Henry VIII först uppvaktade den dödsdömda drottningen.

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Stonehenge Source:matt crawford Credit: matt crawford

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
York Minster Source:© Nick Garrod 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
Buckingham Palace

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

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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Dining room at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen, Cornwall Source:http://www.sammorganmoore.com

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Round Church, Cambridge Source:© huangcjz (Flickr)

Cambridge

Newcastle at night Source:© freefotouk (Flickr)

Newcastle

Edale, Peak District Source:Rashaad Bhamjee

Peak District

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Windsor Castle E-Ticket

Visit this beautiful medieval castle and official residence of the Queen

Windsor Castle E-Ticket
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National Trust Touring Pass

Discover centuries of British history with the National Trust Touring Pass

National Trust Touring Pass
From SEK242