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Leighton Hall and Bibby's of Ingleton hold a dry run ahead of welcoming back coach tour groups.

The wait was over for fans of iconic coastal fortress Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland which has opened its doors to visitors once again.

Visit Heritage brings you the latest news on which sites are re-opening and when.

Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland has become one of the first tourist organisations in the country to achieve a new ‘ring of confidence’ industry standard to welcome back visitors safely.

New safety measures introduced at Bamburgh Castle as preparations are made to re-open on 6th July.

Sutton Park Gardens will be open for Members of Historic Houses (only) to visit from Monday 15 June, every day, until further notice.

Visit Heritage keeps you updated with all the latest news on which sites are re-opening and when.

Next time you stroll through a British garden, ask about the planthunters who first brought the plants we consider essential garden friends.

The Auckland Project has launched a campaign to reinstate the western section of the historic Stockton to Darlington Railway, which will celebrate its 200th anniversary as the first passenger service in 2025.

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

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.

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.