Visit Heritage Blog

This summer to mark the bicentenary of famous American writer Herman Melville, Burton Constable Hall in East Yorkshire are launching an ambitious project to bring to life the gigantic sperm whale skeleton that lives in its stable block.

The Peonies in the 100 metre long bed are beginning to bloom, with around a dozen flower heads now open, it is likely the rest will follow in quick succession should the sunny days continue! So visit in the coming weeks to catch the 4 varieties of  Pink Peony (Monsieur Jules Elie, Lady Alexander Duff, Albert Crousee and Sarah Bernhardt) at their best.

The Leeds Castle Foundation is delighted that HRH Princess Alexandra, the Charity’s Patron, will visit Leeds Castle during the afternoon of the 25^th June to formally rename and open the Woodland Gardens as ‘The Princess Alexandra Gardens’.

Following the success of last year's spectacular live theatre events, we are delighted to invite you to attend a fantastic new production coming to Castle Howard this June!

The first Mannington Garden opening of the season features Mannington Estate interests, which include natural history, wildlife and astronomy. 

According to legend if the ravens at the Tower of London ever leave, the Tower will crumble and a great harm will befall the kingdom. Fear not, for the ravens have been feathering their nests and have ensured there will always be corvids ruling the roost at the famous fortress.

As part of the Royal Opera House BP Big Screen, a beautiful and passionate LIVE screening of the 20^th century ballet masterpiece of Romeo and Juliet by Kenneth MacMillan, will take place at Alnwick Castle, on Tuesday 11^th June 2019.

It’s second time lucky for Leighton Hall and Carnforth Station Heritage Centre, as their joint day out for group visitors has been recognised at the prestigious UK National Coach Awards for the second year in a row.

Thirlestane Castle is delighted to be working in partnership with Blue Monkey Events to bring Open-Air Cinema to the Scottish Borders with a series of Outdoor Cinema screenings.

As many as 1,400 Fords of all ages motored into Beaulieu’s Simply Ford for a bumper celebration of all things Ford, marking milestones for two of the marque’s most iconic models, with 50 years of the Capri and 60 years of the Anglia 105E.

Life Below Stairs Revealed At Historic House Have you ever wondered what life was like ‘below stairs’ at a Yorkshire country house? A fascinating new exhibition exploring the daily lives of servant..

Thirlestane Castle in Lauder, one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland, will be opening for the 2019 Visitor Season on Sunday 28^th April 2019.