Visit Heritage Blog

From Roman and Viking invasions to shipbuilding and coal mining industries, the North East has a lot of history just waiting to be explored. Jen Rea, from Visit North East England, shares her top places to stop along your historical trail.

The latest edition of Time Traveller, our exclusive members magazine, is themed Art. Showcasing Art exhibitions, galleries, collections, L. S. Lowry Spot the Difference, and Mondrain cake! We have extracted our 'Where Can I See..?' article from this edition for you to view. 

A major reason for building a country house has always been as a place to show off art.  The art of collecting is still very much alive and Britain’s historic houses are some of the best places to see contemporary art in context.  Visit Heritage asked a few renowned collectors to explain what they do and pick out a favourite piece.

Children aged 5 to 13 years are invited to take part in Leeds Castle's BIG Story Writing Challenge by writing an original fictional story of no more than 900 words. 

Is ‘heritage’ new or have we always been interested in the past?

In the perfect finale to the Castle’s 900th anniversary year, a star-studded cast recently visited Leeds Castle to film part of the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, which will be aired on BBC One Christmas Day at 4.40pm. 

Come and enjoy a traditional Christmas at Mannington Estate.  This year Mannington is hosting the Christmas Fairy with her Elf helper.  They will be hiding in a special corner of the hall which is not normally open to visitors.

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR time during the half-term holidays!

You'll find all the ingredients for a spooky adventure in the Stables and Grounds at Burton Constable during Halloween half-term.

Calling all Harry Potter fans and mini-wizards wherever you are!  It may almost be the end of the long summer holidays, but Alnwick Castle has a big, magical treat of a week before school starts again.  Alnwick Castle is famous for starring as Hogwarts in two of the Harry Potter films.

This weekend at Alnwick Castle is the one you've been waiting for. Prepare to be very afraid and super-excited at the same time.
Choose your champion knight and watch him and his trusty steed fight to the bitter end!

This year's fifth Skegness Classic Wheels Show is expected to attract more than 250 vehicles in aid of local charities on Sunday 15^th September 2019, from 11.00 am to 4 pm, in the Skegness Water Leisure Park.

Thirlestane Castle, Lauder is delighted to showcase a new photography exhibition featuring works by the 14th Earl of Lauderdale which have never been on public display before