Glasses of fizz are being clinked to celebrate Carnforth’s Leighton Hall winning the Sustainability Award (sponsored by Savills) at the Historic Houses Awards yesterday. After a rigorous judging process, the family home and popular North Lancashire attraction become just the third winners of this important award, considered a benchmark for sustainable and environmental excellence within the heritage sector.
A report from the National Trust has found that extreme weather threatens the future of nearly ¾ of their managed sites. The charity says that climate change is the “single biggest threat” facing over 28,000 historic homes, 150,000 hectares of land and 780 miles of coastline managed by the Trust.
A new ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR) has been declared across the Mendip Hills, bridging togetherthe existing Ebbor Gorge and Rodney Stoke National Nature Reserves, along with 29 nature-rich sites, many of which are Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty area.
There have been many horrific tales through history, from gruesome medical practices to bizarre punishments and even some very questionable cleaning habits. Today, as we are in the month of spooky stories, we are looking at the horrific history of Britain’s witch trials.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £12.2 million of investment to 12 of the UK’s oldest buildings to help them remain important cultural assets to their communities.
The Museum of London’s new exhibition which focuses on the Great Fire of London, reveals the name of the man who raised the alarm and other ordinary people who were caught up in the blaze.
Thirlestane Castle is delighted to be extending its season of guided tours due to demand through 2023. They have opened their doors to thousands of visitors from across the UK and around the world this year and hope to welcome even more by continuing to offer daily tours for an additional four weeks.
The country’s largest festival of history and culture returns this September with a packed programme of free events with the theme of Creativity Unwrapped. Brought to you by the National Trust, support by the People’s Postcode Lottery and run by thousands of organisations and volunteers, Heritage Open Days bring people together to celebrate history, heritage and community.
Throughout August, English Heritage are offering adults the opportunity to dress up at their properties across the nation as part of new research that suggests that our imaginations increase with age.
This year Houghton Lodge Gardens is celebrating its 230th anniversary with special events. Bridgerton Bliss: A Regency Afternoon of Tea, Tunes and Twirls will be held on 6 August from 12.30pm to 5pm and is a great opportunity to travel back in time and experience the magic of Regency England. With dancing, promenading, music and afternoon tea or picnics this will be a unique event for the region, celebrating the anniversary and the Regency heritage of the historic house and grounds.
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