English Heritage

Adventure somewhere new… 📍 Portchester Castle, Portchester, Fareham Did you know that the suffix “chester” derives from the Latin “castrum”, meaning fort? Learn more about our Roman history at Portchester Castle this summer!

❗ Last chance! Join us at Thornborough Henges for volunteer-led tours as part of the British Archaeology Festival! Focusing on archaeology and wellbeing, get a fascinating look at how the henges appeared in the Neolithic period. Find out more: brnw.ch/21wUqxe

🎧 New podcast episode alert! Alex Horne joins host Amy Matthews and curator Peter Moore for stories of weird and wonderful historic games from our sites and a few of Lady Braybrooke’s after-dinner riddles. 🎲 Listen here: englishheritage.lnk.to/podcastio

We're delighted to have contributed to this year’s Historic Environment Overview report, which highlights some of the ways our heritage sector benefited our nation and communities in 2024-25. We're looking forward to achieving more with our heritage partners over the next year.

Taskmaster and @englishheritage have joined forces! From today until 31st August, you’ll be able to complete tasks amidst the rich backdrop of some of the nation’s most treasured sites. Head here to find out more: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/inspire-…

Bask in the peaceful ruins of Wenlock Priory this summer - admire some architectural excellence, listen to bees buzzing around the cloister garden and smell the fragrant blooms throughout the grounds. 🌸🐝✨

Taskmaster’s summer takeover is nearly here! 🐥 From 19 July, 17 English Heritage sites will be packed with silly tasks and family fun. The Taskmaster team won't be doing the tasks with you which means you're in charge. What could possibly go wrong? ➡️ brnw.ch/21wUd2u

We were honoured to welcome His Majesty The King to Walmer Castle and Deal Castle yesterday, joined by the Lord Warden, Admiral Sir George Zambellas. The King toured the gardens, planted a tree and met staff, volunteers, and Cinque Ports representatives 🌳👑 📸 KT Bruce

Big news for 1066 fans from @britishmuseum and @BayeuxMuseum... the Bayeux Tapestry is heading to the UK! 📍 The Bayeux Tapestry’s 70 metres of storytelling lead to this very battlefield, where William the Conqueror’s Norman invaders met King Harold’s English army.

This is Carn Euny Ancient Village in Penzance 🌟 If you visit, look out for the fogou (seen in the second picture). This is a type of underground structure, it's purpose remains unknown, found only in Cornwall. The fogou was discovered in the 1840s by miners looking for tin.

Slow strolls and beautiful ancient architecture. Which abbey is calling you for a summer day out? 📍 Roche Abbey, Shap Abbey, Whitby Abbey.

NEW for Stonehenge! ✨ We’re building an exciting new learning centre to bring history to life for the thousands of learners we welcome each year, with sustainable, state-of-the-art spaces for all. 👇