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Archaeologists have found that King Arthur’s Hall, a stone and turf structure on Bodmin Moor is much older than originally thought.

The Devonshire Association has received a grant of £39,936 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to raise awareness of the heritage of six outstanding assets in the county which have been designated as having global significance by UNESCO.

Grab your festive treats and stock up on the Christmas cheer at Syon Park this November with the Two Day Festive Market.

With spooky season nearly upon us, it’s time to get cosy and tell a ghost story or two and here in the UK, we’re never short of a few of those.

Want to indulge in some heritage this half term? Spooky season, with its ghost stories is the best time to unearth Britain’s heritage – here are our suggestions for a fun day out for the whole family this half term.

We might be biased but there are few things better than traditional British cuisine, especially at this time of year when you’ll find hearty, warming dishes, full of spices and flavour. To help you get into the spirit of the season, here are some recipes for traditional autumnal fare – enjoy!

Historians have been debating the existence of King Arthur for generations. While some say that he is a completely fictional figure from the depths of Celtic folklore, others say that there is some evidence that the character of Arthur is an amalgamation of several notable people from the time.

Venues across Bath and North East Somerset will open their doors this month for Heritage Open Days (6-15 September). Now in its 30^th year, the nationwide celebration of history and culture is a chance to see inside hidden places and try out new experiences, all for free.

Heritage Open Days Fesitval returns from 6th - 15th September 2024. Across the South West, a number of National Trust places will take part, with Heritage Open Days provifing everyone with free access to experiences and events across England at participating venues. 

London’s burning, London’s burning
Fetch the engines, fetch the engines…
This September marks 358 years since The Great Fire of London changed the landscape of London and gave us the city we know and love today.

This year marks the 30^th anniversary of Heritage Open Days, England’s biggest heritage festival, spanning across nine days and giving the public access to usually closed spaces and free entry to a host of others. This year’s event takes place between 6^th and 15^th September.

You may have seen Amazon Prime’s latest period drama, My Lady Jane, a fantastical take on the story of Lady Jane Grey, the nine day queen, based on the book of the same name.