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  • 10 of Britain’s best castles

    10 of Britain’s best castles

    One thing we Brits do better than anyone else is castles, there are a whole host of incredible castles, some fully intact, some in ruins but all with amazing stories hidden behind those walls.

  • THIRLESTANE CASTLE TO EXTEND OPEN SEASON
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    Thirlestane Castle season extended

    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. 

  • Experience heritage for free this September

    Experience heritage for free this September

    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.

  • Immerse yourself in Liverpool’s history

    Immerse yourself in Liverpool’s history

    While it is probably best known for being the birthplace of The Beatles, there’s a lot more to Liverpool’s history. It has a wealth of maritime history, is a centre of world trade and has long been a hive of culture and heritage.

  • Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds…

    Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds…

    This quote from the Hindu text Bhagavad-Gita is now more likely to be associated with J Robert Oppenheimer than religious doctrine after Oppenheimer, the head of the now infamous Manhattan Project, spoke the words aloud following the testing of a nuclear bomb that would go on to change the world. His creations were dropped on Japan 78 years ago this month, causing mass destruction and officially ending WWII.

  • Houghton Lodge Gardens, Hampshire, steps back in time with 'Bridgerton Bliss: A Regency Afternoon' - to mark its 230th anniversary year.

    Houghton Lodge Gardens, Hampshire, steps back in time with 'Bridgerton Bliss: A Regency Afternoon' - to mark its 230th anniversary year

    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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