In light of the latest government advice surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak and the necessity for social distancing and isolation we have been made aware that some of our heritage attractions have taken the decision to close.
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.
Magnificent Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, famous for its starring role as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films, is urgently looking for former Newcastle Church High School girls who were evacuated there between 1940 – 1945.
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.
This year's fifth Skegness Classic Wheels Show is expected to attract more than 250 vehicles in aid of local charities on Sunday 15th 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
The classical sounds of the 17th and 18th century will come to life at Askham Hall’s historic Bank Barn this September, with a special Music Evening using period instruments.
Allium at Askham Hall has been recognised as a top global destination for wine lovers, after being honoured in Wine Spectator’sRestaurant Awards for the second year in a row.
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 25th June to formally rename and open the Woodland Gardens as ‘The Princess Alexandra Gardens’.
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