Find thing to do: Cultural History

Discover inspiring places, stories, and experiences celebrating Britain’s rich heritage, history, and cultural treasures across every category.

Cultural History, Museums and Art Galleries
Leicestershire

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park

Step into the heart of English history at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre. Explore where, in 1485, King Richard III lost his life and crown to Henry Tudor’s forces, marking a pivotal moment in the Wars of the Roses. Discover interactive exhibitions, scenic walking trails, and immersive experiences that bring this historic battle to life.

Cultural History, Museums and Art Galleries
Somerset

American Museum and Gardens

Featuring historic architecture, beautifully landscaped gardens, and an exceptional collection of American art and artefacts, the American Museum and Gardens invites visitors to discover the rich history and culture of the United States.

Castles and Palaces, Cultural History, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly
West Sussex

Arundel Castle & Gardens

Explore Arundel Castle, a historic medieval fortress and ancestral home of the Duke of Norfolk in West Sussex. With towering battlements, centuries-old interiors, beautifully landscaped gardens, and family-friendly activities, it offers a fascinating journey through English heritage and history.

Cultural History, World Heritage Sites
London

Maritime Greenwich

With its world-famous observatory, historic ships, grand palaces, and scenic riverside views, Maritime Greenwich is a destination where history, science, and culture meet.

Cultural History, World Heritage Sites
North Wales

Gwynedd Castles & Town Walls of King Edward

From imposing fortresses and strategic town walls to breathtaking landscapes, the Gwynedd Castles and Town Walls of King Edward are more than stone and mortar, they’re a window into Wales’ rich medieval history and the ingenuity of its builders.

Cultural History, World Heritage Sites
North Wales

Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales

With its quarries, villages, railways, and cultural traditions, the Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales is more than an industrial relic – it’s a living, breathing landscape that shaped the world and still inspires today.

Cultural History, Historic railways and transportation, World Heritage Sites
North Wales

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Soar above the Dee Valley on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a breathtaking feat of engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in North Wales.

Cultural History, World Heritage Sites
South Wales

Blaenavon

From its underground mines and roaring furnaces to its heritage railways and rolling landscapes, Blaenavon is more than a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s a place where the story of the Industrial Revolution comes to life.

Cultural History, Walks and cycle routes, World Heritage Sites
Lanarkshire

Antonine Wall

Step back nearly 2,000 years and explore the legacy of the Antonine Wall, the northernmost frontier of the Roman Empire and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Cultural History, World Heritage Sites
West Highlands and Islands

Heart of Neolithic Orkney

Step back 5,000 years and uncover the mysteries of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Scotland’s Orkney Islands.