Buildings and monuments

Windsor Castle

Reflecting an intriguing and often turbulent past, England’s buildings and monuments are an endless source of fascination. Its castles, cathedrals, abbeys and stately homes provide a vital link between the past and the present. Find out more about these signposts to England’s enthralling history.

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Signposts from past to present...

Tudor locations

Leeds Castle, Kent

Steep yourself in the drama and intrigue of Tudor England with our guide to Tudor locations.

How We Built Britain

How we built Britain

In the BBC series How We Built Britain, David Dimbleby revealed the stories behind the nation's architecture.

Churches, cathedrals and abbeys

Worcester Cathedral

Architectural wonders and places of worship; these historical signposts map a country's religious journey.

England’s castles

Arundel Castle, West Sussex

Once home to Medieval Queens and Tudor Kings, England's castles offer fascinating days out.

Architecture and design

Ironbridge Architecture

The Heart of England offers some sublime examples of iconic architecture to the discerning observer.

Stately homes

Chatsworth House

An Englishman’s home is his castle. Some of us have taken this statement literally over the years.

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