Father Christmas, festive markets and The Snowman: discover these magical days out Read here: Celebrate Christmas with English Heritage and snap up membership offer
Bolton's rich history is reflected in the many beautiful and historic buildings that still stand across the borough. But some of these much-loved ... Show more

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'Hugely grateful' Brodsworth Hall bosses welcome £10m funding share
'Hugely grateful' Brodsworth Hall bosses welcome £10m funding share: The Grade I listed mansion will receive repairs to its roof
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/hugely-grateful-brodsworth-hall-bosses-welcome-ps10m-funding-share-9291077
Why we need the heritage pubs bill after Crooked House destruction
Why we need the heritage pubs bill after Crooked House destruction: Speaking ahead of the second reading of his Bill - Conservative MP Mike Wood said it would ...
expressandstar.com/news/why-we-need-the-heritage-pubs-bill-after-crooked-house-destruction-9290912
FULL LIST: 74 UK worship centres, heritage sites to get £41m restoration ...
FULL LIST: 74 UK worship centres, heritage sites to get £41m restoration fund: The UK government has announced a £41m fund to restore 74 historic places of ...
punchng.com/full-list-74-uk-worship-centres-heritage-sites-to-get-41m-restoration-fund/
Furness Abbey confirms last 2026 visitor date before closure
Furness Abbey confirms last 2026 visitor date before closure: The English Heritage site will be closing over the Winter period with a final chance to explore ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/26630883.furness-abbey-confirms-last-2026-visitor-date-closure/
Lost film of first Battle of Hastings re-enactment unearthed after 60 ...
Lost film of first Battle of Hastings re-enactment unearthed after 60 years: A remarkable time capsule film capturing the very first Battle of Hastings ...
metro.co.uk/2026/10/06/lost-film-first-battle-hastings-re-enactment-unearthed-60-years-29683968/
Restored Battle of Hastings film sparks search for surviving reenactors
Restored Battle of Hastings film sparks search for surviving reenactors: A film documenting the first-ever reenactment of the Battle of Hastings ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/restored-battle-of-hastings-film-sparks-search-for-surviving-reenactors-9269436
‘A God-almighty punch-up’: rare footage shows Battle of Hastings (the 1966 ...
‘A God-almighty punch-up’: rare footage shows Battle of Hastings (the 1966 one): English Heritage acquires film of first re-enactment, ‘a lot of pushing and ...
theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/06/rare-footage-first-battle-of-hastings-re-enactment
Joust in time… sport makes a comeback
Joust in time… sport makes a comeback: While jousting is recognised among the oldest equestrian sports in the world, with origins dating back to the 10th century ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/joust-in-time-sport-makes-a-comeback-9251365
National Trust’s ancient stones ‘painted’ in 'criminal act'
National Trust’s ancient stones ‘painted’ in 'criminal act': An incident which saw a substance painted on ancient standing stones at a National Trust site is ...
swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/26599494.national-trusts-ancient-stones-painted-criminal-act/
Charity invites visitors to Bedfordshire’s Wrest Park to ‘lie down and ...
Charity invites visitors to Bedfordshire’s Wrest Park to ‘lie down and look up’: English Heritage is inviting visitors to lie back and relax under overlooked ...
bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/people/charity-invites-visitors-to-bedfordshires-wrest-park-to-lie-down-and-look-up-9246284
Plan to save Glibes Farm on Heritage at Risk Register
Plan to save Glibes Farm on Heritage at Risk Register: Plans have been put forward to turn a historic but dilapidated cluster of farm buildings in the ...
herefordtimes.com/news/26573003.plan-save-glibes-farm-heritage-risk-register/
Telegraph ranks Cumbria as 2nd best England country
Telegraph ranks Cumbria as 2nd best England country: Cumbria has been ranked the second best county in England in a new national league table.
nwemail.co.uk/news/26585221.telegraph-ranks-cumbria-2nd-best-england-country/
Bayeux Tapestry on UK display for first time in 1,000 years
Bayeux Tapestry on UK display for first time in 1,000 years: We go beyond the elusive Bayeux Tapestry to discover the truth about the women of the conquest
theargus.co.uk/news/26580815.heroines-1066-women-norman-conquest/
Listed Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland reopen in October
Listed Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland reopen in October: A listed medieval castle in Prudhoe, Northumberland, will reopen to the public next weekend.
hexham-courant.co.uk/news/26576722.listed-prudhoe-castle-northumberland-reopen-october/
Take Note choir and Hyde Pipers perform at Wolvesey Castle
Take Note choir and Hyde Pipers perform at Wolvesey Castle: The audience, of about 80 people, donated a total of £300 for the two causes.
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/26574037.take-note-choir-hyde-pipers-perform-wolvesey-castle/
English Heritage sites in and near Birmingham for day out
English Heritage sites in and near Birmingham for day out: There's no shortage of English Heritage sites within easy reach of Birmingham - and these are ten ...
birmingham-now.co.uk/news/26551175.english-heritage-sites-near-birmingham-day/
London's English Heritage palace with Art Deco glam
London's English Heritage palace with Art Deco glam: Eltham Palace is an English Heritage site in London with a boost of Art Deco glam.
london-now.co.uk/news/26551830.londons-english-heritage-palace-art-deco-glam/
The English Heritage palace just an hour from Hertfordshire
The English Heritage palace just an hour from Hertfordshire: Explore English Heritage’s Eltham Palace near Hertfordshire, where Tudor history meets 1930s Art ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/26555074.english-heritage-palace-just-hour-hertfordshire/
Mowers get chop as lords of the scythe make land safe for rare bee
Mowers get chop as lords of the scythe make land safe for rare bee: English Heritage is turning to old-fashioned grass cutting techniques in order to protect the ...
thetimes.com/uk/history/article/scythe-bee-english-heritage-323md0jw5
🐝 Scything tradition revives Somerset meadow 🐝 English Heritage is bringing back a centuries-old countryside tradition by recruiting a team of volunteer ... Show more
Volunteers revive scything to help rare Somerset bee
Volunteers revive scything to help rare Somerset bee: An unusual conservation project at a historic Somerset site is combining ancient skills with modern efforts ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26555779.volunteers-revive-scything-help-rare-somerset-bee/
English Heritage reveal Furness Abbey plans for refurbishment
English Heritage reveal Furness Abbey plans for refurbishment: More than 1,300 visitors stepped back in time at a medieval fair celebrating the history of ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/26536090.english-heritage-reveal-furness-abbey-plans-refurbishment/
Conservation works results in historic mill being closed to public
Conservation works results in historic mill being closed to public: A historic corn-grinding mill is closed to members of the public while conservation work ...
dissexpress.co.uk/news/conservation-works-results-in-historic-mill-being-closed-to-9482012/
English Heritage free events for Heritage Open Days
English Heritage free events for Heritage Open Days: English Heritage has announced it will be taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days.
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/26521906.english-heritage-free-events-heritage-open-days/
Kenwood House sauna and cold plunge plans raise concerns
Kenwood House sauna and cold plunge plans raise concerns: A proposal for a pop-up sauna and cold-water baths at Kenwood House on Hampstead Heath has drawn ...
hamhigh.co.uk/news/26528403.kenwood-house-sauna-cold-plunge-plans-raise-concerns/
Discover East Devon’s hidden history this September
Discover East Devon’s hidden history this September: For ten days this September, historic places across East Devon will open their doors and invite the public ...
exmouthjournal.co.uk/news/26523231.discover-east-devons-hidden-history-september/
English Heritage announces free events in Hampshire
English Heritage announces free events in Hampshire: English Heritage has announced it will be taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days.
basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/26521993.english-heritage-announces-free-events-hampshire/
Victorian Bayeux Tapestry casts to go on display at Rievaulx
Victorian Bayeux Tapestry casts to go on display at Rievaulx: Rare Victorian casts of the Bayeux Tapestry are set to go on display.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/26515995.victorian-bayeux-tapestry-casts-go-display-rievaulx/
October's Battle of Hastings reenactment promises spectacular return
October's Battle of Hastings reenactment promises spectacular return: The annual Battle of Hastings reenactment at Battle Abbey will take place on October 10 and ...
sussexexpress.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/octobers-battle-of-hastings-reenactment-promises-spectacular-return-8757982
Chester Castle and Roman Amphitheatre to hold guided tours
Chester Castle and Roman Amphitheatre to hold guided tours: ROMAN history, medieval castles, and hidden stories will come to life during this year’s Heritage ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26519186.chester-castle-roman-amphitheatre-hold-guided-tours/
Why Worcester should be proud of flying England's many flags
Why Worcester should be proud of flying England's many flags: The Civil War banners project is a powerful celebration of the identity of Worcester and England
malverngazette.co.uk/news/26283532.worcester-proud-flying-englands-many-flags/
Face of Britain’s 11th-century ‘Conquest Man’ revealed after 1,000 years
Face of Britain’s 11th-century ‘Conquest Man’ revealed after 1,000 years: Known as Conquest Man, his remains were analysed by researchers from English Heritage ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/conquest-man-facial-reconstruction-skeleton-origins-b3042017.html
Call for action to put Halesowen on the map
Call for action to put Halesowen on the map: Dudley councillors are calling for urgent action to put Halesowen’s heritage attractions on the map.
halesowennews.co.uk/news/26501617.call-action-put-halesowen-map/
Gorgeous English Heritage gem 30 minutes from Hertfordshire
Gorgeous English Heritage gem 30 minutes from Hertfordshire: English Heritage site Kenwood House is just 30 minutes from Hertfordshire and is described as a ...
watfordobserver.co.uk/leisure/25181576.gorgeous-english-heritage-gem-30-minutes-watford/
Furness Abbey Medieval Fair returns to Barrow next month
Furness Abbey Medieval Fair returns to Barrow next month: The annual event will take place on September 5 and will be free to enter for English Heritage members ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/26492620.furness-abbey-medieval-fair-returns-barrow-next-month/
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Salisbury man clears 'human waste' and litter from Woodhenge
Salisbury man clears 'human waste' and litter from Woodhenge: Steve Hollins, a member of English Heritage, raised concerns after clearing rubbish from Woodhenge ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26466749.salisbury-man-clears-human-waste-litter-woodhenge/
Children invited to ‘finish’ the Bayeux Tapestry in competition
Children invited to ‘finish’ the Bayeux Tapestry in competition: Primary school children have been tasked with creating a textile work that pictures ‘a better ...
shropshirestar.com/uk-news/children-invited-to-finish-the-bayeux-tapestry-in-competition-8923983
Stonehenge provided front-row seats for a dazzling Perseid meteor shower overnight, peaking between 2.30am and 4.30am under dark, unpolluted skies ... Show more
English Heritage announces ‘Ice Cream Insurance’ at Scarborough Castle
English Heritage announces ‘Ice Cream Insurance’ at Scarborough Castle: It is a truth universally acknowledged that nothing will ruin a family day out faster ...
thescarboroughnews.co.uk/news/people/english-heritage-announces-ice-cream-insurance-at-scarborough-castle-8913142
I tried a new £295 Stonehenge tour. Here's why it's not a rip-off
I tried a new £295 Stonehenge tour. Here's why it's not a rip-off: The cost will price many out – it's around 10 times that of a standard ticket – but the ...
inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/new-295-stonehenge-tour-not-rip-off-4698693
Revamped Coventry Market 'will look amazing' in City Centre South plans as ...
Revamped Coventry Market 'will look amazing' in City Centre South plans as demolition discussed
coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/revamped-coventry-market-will-look-34447263
Dunster locals warn of medieval Gallox Bridge vandalism risk
Dunster locals warn of medieval Gallox Bridge vandalism risk: A Grade I listed medieval site is at risk of damage and vandalism, locals say ...
somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26459746.dunster-locals-warn-medieval-gallox-bridge-vandalism-risk/
The ruins of Kirkham Priory are situated on the banks of the River Derwent at Kirkham, North Yorkshire. The site is managed by English Heritage for public ... Show more
Brodsworth Hall to replace dropped ice creams for free this summer
Brodsworth Hall to replace dropped ice creams for free this summer: The “ice cream insurance” is being rolled out at 18 sites
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/brodsworth-hall-to-replace-dropped-ice-creams-for-free-this-summer-8916506
English Heritage offering rare private access to Stonehenge
English Heritage offering rare private access to Stonehenge: This new initiative gives everyday visitors a chance to experience the monument in a profoundly ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26418267.english-heritage-offering-rare-private-access-stonehenge/
The ruins of Kirkham Priory are situated on the banks of the River Derwent at Kirkham, North Yorkshire. The site is managed by English Heritage for public ... Show more
Shropshire firefighters called to reports of blaze at English Heritage ...
Shropshire firefighters called to reports of blaze at English Heritage manor: The fire service said the incident involved a compost heap
shropshirestar.com/news/shropshire-firefighters-called-to-reports-of-blaze-at-english-heritage-manor-8837502
English Heritage celebrates service of Isle of Wight team
English Heritage celebrates service of Isle of Wight team: English Heritage is celebrating nearly a century of combined service.
countypress.co.uk/news/26408254.english-heritage-celebrates-service-isle-wight-team/
Activities on offer at Isle of Wight attractions this summer
Activities on offer at Isle of Wight attractions this summer: English Heritage is offering summer activities at Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle ...
countypress.co.uk/news/26298004.activities-offer-isle-wight-attractions-summer/
University archaeologists make exciting discovery ay Chester
University archaeologists make exciting discovery ay Chester: An underground medieval wall has been uncovered beneath Chester Castle.
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/26295435.university-archaeologists-make-exciting-discovery-ay-chester/
Festival Legends and Favourite Memories heritage open days
Festival Legends and Favourite Memories heritage open days: Festival Legends and Favourite Memories A retrospective on our favourite WHODs events
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/26281785.festival-legends-favourite-memories-heritage-open-days/
Rievaulx Abbey - how to pronounce this English Heritage site
Rievaulx Abbey - how to pronounce this English Heritage site: We look back at old photos of Rievaulx Abbey, the English Heritage site in North Yorkshire famed ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/26286541.pronounce-rievaulx-abbey---english-heritage-site/
Three Essex manors and historic houses an hour from Romford
Three Essex manors and historic houses an hour from Romford: Audley End House, Hill Hall, and Ingatestone Hall are three historical Essex sites located within an ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/26290026.three-essex-manors-historic-houses-hour-romford/
Stonehenge deserves its own emoji, says English Heritage
Stonehenge deserves its own emoji, says English Heritage: Stonehenge could soon be popping up in group chats and social media posts.
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26289406.stonehenge-deserves-emoji-says-english-heritage/
No evidence for ‘witches’ marks’ claims at old English buildings ...
No evidence for ‘witches’ marks’ claims at old English buildings, historian says: Author argues symbols such as daisy wheels are no more than the working marks ...
theguardian.com/culture/2026/jul/09/no-evidence-witches-marks-claims-historic-english-buildings
Summer events at Grade I-listed Belsay Hall, Northumberland
Summer events at Grade I-listed Belsay Hall, Northumberland: A Grade I-listed country house in Northumberland will hold various summer events until September.
hexham-courant.co.uk/news/26279773.summer-events-grade-i-listed-belsay-hall-northumberland/
The 'faces, emotions, and atmosphere' of the 2025 solstice
The 'faces, emotions, and atmosphere' of the 2025 solstice: Stonehenge's 2026 summer solstice celebrations brought thousands of people to the English ...
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26232688.faces-emotions-atmosphere-2025-solstice/
Thousands gather at Stonehenge to mark summer solstice
Thousands gather at Stonehenge to mark summer solstice : More than 20,000 watched the sun rise over the ancient stones
itv.com/news/meridian/2026-06-21/thousands-gather-at-stonehenge-to-mark-summer-solstice
Weather warnings force English Heritage site to close early
Weather warnings force English Heritage site to close early: A major tourist attraction has been forced to close early due to a rare red weather warning.
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26225682.weather-warnings-force-english-heritage-site-close-early/
Land Value Tax - why this could revive our high streets
Land Value Tax - why this could revive our high streets: 'Why this new tax could revive our high street and help housing crisis'
yorkpress.co.uk/news/26224463.land-value-tax---revive-high-streets/
Donald Insall Associates named AJ100 Practice of the Year 2026
Donald Insall Associates named AJ100 Practice of the Year 2026: Donald Insall Associates has been named AJ100 Practice of the Year, praised by the judges for its ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/donald-insall-associates-named-aj100-practice-of-the-year-2026
York - Clifford's Tower could see new addition under plans
York - Clifford's Tower could see new addition under plans: Clifford’s Tower, a Grade I building with Norman origins in Tower Street could see a full-time siting ...
yorkpress.co.uk/news/26215863.york---cliffords-tower-see-new-addition-plans/
700-year-old medieval castle set for a brand new bridge
700-year-old medieval castle set for a brand new bridge: The hidden gem is just a short drive from Frome
somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/gallery/700-year-old-medieval-somerset-11021386
Foundation works set to begin on Atrium project at Berwick Barracks
Foundation works set to begin on Atrium project at Berwick Barracks: Works are set to begin on a key element of the multi-million-pound Berwick Barracks ...
northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/foundation-works-set-to-begin-on-atrium-project-at-berwick-barracks-8750142
Solstice parking sells out at famous Wiltshire monument
Solstice parking sells out at famous Wiltshire monument: Parking has sold out for this year’s summer solstice event at Stonehenge.
salisburyjournal.co.uk/news/26196716.solstice-parking-sells-famous-wiltshire-monument/