Heritage and culture

Historic England


England is known throughout the world for its rich and colourful history. Places, people, buildings, monuments, myths and legends all come together to tell us stories that fascinate and inspire. They provide vital clues about our past and are therefore vital to our present and future. Get out there, discover historic England and find out whom you really are!

Buildings and monuments

Buildings and monuments

Reflecting an intriguing and often turbulent past, England’s buildings and monuments are an endless source of fascination.

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Cinema, theatre and arts

Cinema, theatre and arts

Be it contemporary culture or classic performance, mass-market or high brow forms that appeal to you – there’s a lot on offer.

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Historic places

Historic places

England’s endlessly fascinating history is brought to life wherever you look, in its ruins and carvings, cities and towns, and throughout its remarkable landscape.

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History makers

History makers

Shaping their own country and the world in ways they couldn’t have possibly imagined, over the years England’s history makers have made significant contributions in a myriad of fields.

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On location

On location

Over the years England’s unique variety of landscapes and locations has provided a rich palette of backdrops for the world’s filmmakers and literary greats.

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Places to stay

History and culture

England is positively brimming with places to stay with that special historical significance and old world charm.

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Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle

Bursting to the towers with tales of treachery and torture, passion and power and above all fascinating people, times and events, Warwick Castle is so much more than simply a castle. There’s something for everyone in 2006, with a bumper calendar of events and entertainment to enjoy.

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Tower of London

Tower of London

Prebook your tickets now and get fast track entry to the Tower of London PLUS pay less than you would on the day. The Tower of London is one of the world's major tourist attractions; today, over 2.5 million visitors a year come to discover its long and eventful history, its buildings, ceremonies and traditions, and to get a glimpse of the world famous Crown Jewels.

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London Dungeon

London Dungeon

The London Dungeon invites you to a unique feast of fun with history’s horrible bits. Live actors, a ride, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough?

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Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds

Welcome to the land of the double take. If you’ve never attended the Oscars, Grammys or Brits, you’ll feel like a privileged Hollywood guest after leaving Madame Tussauds’ boudoir.

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