History & heritage

Discover Britain’s history. Marvel at the enigmatic Stonehenge, follow in the footsteps of bygone Kings and Queens, discover Shakespeare’s birthplace and step back in time as you climb the battlements at Caernarfon Castle or experience the booming one o’clock gun salute at Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Castle

What's new?

Get the latest news about Britain's history and heritage.

What's new?
Westminster Abbey

World Heritage Sites in Britain

Governed by UNESCO, World Heritage Sites are properties or locations considered to be of outstanding value to humanity. In Britain, we are proud to have over 25 World Heritage Sites.

World Heritage Sites in Britain
Oxford

Britain's Heritage Cities

All Britain's cities offer a unique window into the past, but only a selected few are awarded the exclusive title of Britain's Heritage City.

Britain's Heritage Cities
Trooping The Colour at Buckingham Palace

Britain's royal heritage

The history of British royalty is a long and captivating story of marriage, murder, patriotism, war, love, passion and unity. Today, you can still hear the echoes of these stories ringing our royal heritage sites.

Britain's royal heritage
Lincoln Cathedral

Religious buildings in Britain

Built to inspire you and to stir the senses, religious buildings can tell you so much about the people, history and culture of Britain.

Religious buildings in Britain
The Boathouse of Dylan Thomas in Laugharne, Swansea

Artists & literary Britain

Britain has been the home to numerous literacy, artistic and musical geniuses. Discover the landscapes, towns and people that have inspired our great masters.

Artists & literary Britain

Get your Great British Heritage Pass

For any of you garden lovers or those planning a history or heritage themed trip around Britain, the essential "buy before you leave" product is the Great British Heritage Pass. Providing free entry into over 580 castles, gardens and stately homes across the length and breadth of Britain, it really is the key to unlocking Britain's secrets.

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