Historic Sites in England

Historical sites in England : Editor's Picks

• 1. Hadrian’s Wall
  Hadrian’s Wall is a magnificent remnant of Roman Britain and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  Photo by Alun Salt (cc)

• 2. Fountains Abbey
  Fountains Abbey was once a thriving monastery until Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries. Its ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  

• 3. Windsor Castle
  Windsor Castle is the oldest occupied castle in the world and the official home of the Queen.
  Photo by aurélien (cc)

• 4. Stonehenge
  Stonehenge is a mysterious collection of vast stone circles dating back to around 3000 BC and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  Photo by Linda Cronin (cc)

• 5. Buckingham Palace
  Buckingham Palace has been the royal residence of British monarchs since the reign of Queen Victoria.
  Photo by girolame (cc)

• 6. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
  Portsmouth Historic Dockyard contains three of the Britain’s most famous warships, namely the HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and Mary Rose.
  Photo by amandabhslater (cc)

• 7. Leeds Castle
  Leeds Castle in Kent was a twelfth century stronghold which has since served as a royal palace, a prison and as a stately home.
  Photo by dicktay2000 (cc)

• 8. Westminster Abbey
  Westminster Abbey is an iconic medieval structure and the site of many historic royal events, from coronations and weddings to burials.
  Photo by Mark Ramsay (cc)

• 9. Blenheim Palace
  Blenheim Palace is the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
  Photo by Linda Cronin (cc)

• 10. Arundel Castle
  Originally built in the 11th Century, Arundel Castle is the historic home of the Dukes of Norfolk and has been continually occupied and renovated over the centuries. One of many castles amongst the Historic Sites of England.
  Photo by Chris. P (cc)

• 11. Temple Church
  The Temple Church in London was established by the Knights Templar in the twelfth century.
  Photo by Simon_Brighton (cc)

• 12. Battle Abbey and Battlefield
  Battle Abbey and Battlefield is an iconic site in England, being the location of the Battle of Hastings in 1066. It is one of the most historically important Historic Sites in England.
  Photo by rowland_rick (cc)

Historical sites in England: Site Index

• 10 Downing Street
  10 Downing Street is the home of the Prime Minister of the UK and one of many Historic Sites in England which are also political centres.
  Photo by nikoretro (cc)

• Abbey House Museum
  A living history museum, Abbey House recreates authentic Victorian streets to reflect 19th century life.
  Photo by Tim Green (cc)

• Acton Burnell Castle
  The picturesque Acton Burnell Castle is a ruined English fortified Manor near Shrewsbury.
  Photo by BrianTaylor42 (cc)

• Aldborough Roman Site
  Aldborough was originally the capital and stronghold of the Brigantes, who controlled vast swathes of Northern England, before becoming Romanised in the first century AD.
  Photo by Storye book (cc)

• All Hallows by the Tower
  One of the oldest churches in London, All Hallows by the Tower contains Roman and Saxon remains as well as other interesting elements.
  Photo by MarchieCTID (cc)

• Alnwick Castle
  Ever wanted to head to Hogwarts? Why not visit Alnwick Castle? This historic site in Northumberland is home to the Harry Potter Franchise and is one of the largest castles in England.
  Photo by thetejon (cc)

• Althorp House and Estate
  Althorp is a country house and estate which has been home to the Spencer dynasty for over 500 years. It includes an exhibition on the life and work of Princess Diana and is one of many historic houses among the Historic Sites of England.
  Photo by JMarler (cc)

• Anglesey Abbey
  Anglesey Abbey is a Jacobean-style mansion in Cambridgeshire, built on the site of a medieval priory and now boasting unique cultural collections, impressive gardens and a fully functioning water mill.
  Photo by Martin Pettitt (cc)

• Anne of Cleves House
  This historic Tudor house in Lewes was once the property of Anne of Cleves and highlights the history of Tudors England.
  Photo by Harshil.Shah (cc)

• Apsley House
  Apsley House was the home of one of Britain’s most heroic figures, the Duke of Wellington.
  Photo by araqnid (cc)

• Arbeia Roman Fort
  Arbeia Roman Fort was one of the wall forts of Hadrian’s Wall and a military supply base for the other forts. It is one of the ancient Historic Sites in England.
  Photo by Thunderchild7 (cc)

• Arthur’s Stone
  Arthur’s Stone is a mysterious burial chamber in Herefordshire and one of many prehistoric Historic Sites in England.
  Photo by joncallas (cc)

• Ashby Castle
  One of the Historic Sites in England to date back to the English Civil War, Ashby Castle was a Royalist stronghold.
  Photo by lizjones112 (cc)

• Ashmolean Museum
  The Ashmolean Museum is a museum of the University of Oxford specialising in art and archaeology.
  Photo by ChodHound (cc)

• Avebury Ring
  Avebury Ring is a vast Neolithic stone circle, probably the largest in the world, and is one of the Historic Sites in England which is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  Photo by Kurt Thomas Hunt (cc)

• Bamburgh Castle
  An imposing historic sites in England, Bamburgh Castle is a grand structure which looms high upon a crag overlooking the coast of Northumberland.
  Photo by llewellyn_jenkins (cc)

• Banqueting House
  The Banqueting House in Whitehall is famous as the site of the execution of King Charles I and one of the most important historical sites in England in terms of key moments in the history of the country.
  Photo by antmoose (cc)

• Barley Hall
  Barley Hall is a Town House in the middle of York, reflecting the lives of a wealthy family at the end of the 15th Century.
  Photo by Verity Cridland (cc)

• Barnard Castle
  Barnard Castle contains the ruins of a Norman stronghold which was later owned by Richard III.
  Photo by yashima (cc)

• Bath Abbey
  Bath Abbey was built from the late fifteenth century, destroyed by Henry VIII and restored under Elizabeth I.
  Photo by stevecadman (cc)

• Battle of Barnet
  One of the most decisive and bloody encounters of the Wars of the Roses, this is one of several battlefields and historic sites in England from that period.
  Photo by Matt From London (cc)

• Battle of Mortimer’s Cross
  Wars of the Roses batlle, leading to the death of Owen Tudor.
  

• Battle of Northampton
  The Battle of Northampton was a battle in the Wars of the Roses and a major victory for the Yorkists.
  

• Battle of Tewkesbury
  A definitive battle of the Wars of the Roses, Tewkesbury was a resounding defeat for the Lancastrians, and led to fourteen years of peace from May 1471.
  Photo by gripso_banana_prune (cc)

• Bayham Old Abbey
  Bayham Old Abbey was a medieval monastery dissolved by King Henry VIII.
  Photo by hughrocks (cc)

• Beamish Museum
  An open air, living museum, Beamish recreates what life was like in the industrial age of Victorian and Edwardian Britain.
  Photo by wjmarnoch (cc)

• Beaulieu Abbey
  Beaulieu Abbey is an early 13th century historic monastic complex, partially destroyed in the reign of Henry VIII during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The site is home to the National Motor Museum.
  Photo by Dave Hamster (cc)

• Bede’s World
  An interactive and living history museum, Bede's World tells the story of Anglo-Saxon life in Northumbria and the life of famous Anglo-Saxon writer Bede.
  Photo by dun_deagh (cc)

• Berkeley Castle
  Berkeley Castle was originally built nearly 1,000 years ago, but since then has undergone a number of changes and has been the site of many interesting – and sometimes bloody – events.
  Photo by hartjeff12 (cc)

• Berkhamsted Castle
  Berkhamsted Castle was a medieval stronghold, the ruins of which lie in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
  Photo by stephenrwalli (cc)

• Berwick Castle
  Berwick Castle was a medieval castle, the ruins of which are located in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland.
  Photo by Philandthehounds (cc)

• Big Ben
  Big Ben is the name often attributed to the iconic clock tower of the Houses of Parliament.
  Photo by apdk (cc)

• Bignor Roman Villa
  Bignor Roman Villa is a large Roman villa site on the Bignor estate and contains some of the best preserved Roman mosaics in Britain.
  Photo by davehighbury (cc)

• Birdoswald Roman Fort
  Birdoswald Roman Fort is one of the best preserved of the wall forts of Hadrian’s Wall.
  Photo by TyB (cc)

• Bishop's Waltham Palace
  The ruins of the medieval Bishop’s Waltham Palace can be seen in Hampshire.
  Photo by Charles D P Miller (cc)

• Bletchley Park
  Bletchley Park was Station X, the central location of British code cracking operations during World War II.
  Photo by Draco2008 (cc)

• Blore Heath
  Blore Heath was the site of the second battle of what became known as the Wars of the Roses.
  Photo by Effervescing Elephant (cc)

• Bodiam Castle
  Perhaps one of England’s best known moated castles, Bodiam Castle was built in 1385. The castle suffered during the English Civil War and was restored before being bequeathed to the National Trust. It now ranks among the most beautiful castles in the world.
  Photo by Ryan Lea (cc)

• Bolsover Castle
  Bolsover Castle was once the site of a medieval fortress before its replacement with an ornate 17th century manor house modelled on a small castle. Now run by English Heritage.
  Photo by Philandthehounds (cc)

• Bosworth Field - Actual Site
  The Battle of Bosworth Field of 1485 resulted in the death of King Richard III and ascension of Henry VII to the throne.
  Photo by gavinandrewstewart (cc)

• Bosworth Field Visitor Centre
  The Bosworth Field Visitor Centre is a good starting point for exploring the site of this famous clash from Wars of the Roses.
  Photo by gavinandrewstewart (cc)

• Brading Roman Villa
  Brading Roman Villa was a first to second century Ancient Roman farm on the Isle of Wight.
  Photo by skuds (cc)

• British Museum
  The British Museum in London is a world-famous museum of history and culture.
  Photo by Dysanovic (cc)

• Broughton Castle
  Situated on the border of Oxfordshire, Broughton Castle is surrounded by a three acre moat, and set amongst the scenic parkland of Broughton park.
  Photo by Andrew Gatt (cc)

• Bushey Museum
  A small museum dedicated to the local history of the village of Bushey in Hertfordshire, which also contains an art gallery.
  

• Byland Abbey
  Byland Abbey was a prominent twelfth century monastery which now lies as a pretty ruin in Yorkshire.
  Photo by jonoakley (cc)

• Cabinet War Rooms
  The Cabinet War Rooms are part of the underground bunker complex in London where Winston Churchill and his government operated during World War Two.
  Photo by brianburk9 (cc)

• Camber Castle
  Camber Castle is a vast sixteenth century fortification built by Henry VIII.
  Photo by The Integer Club (cc)

• Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  A museum that contains a variety of different artefacts from history, ranging from African and Native American art to Roman discoveries and world collections. A wonderful place to visit for those who have an active interest in anthropology and archaeology.
  Photo by BazzaDaRambler (cc)

• Canterbury Cathedral
  Canterbury Cathedral has a prominent history dating back to the sixth century AD and was the site of the infamous murder of Thomas Beckett.
  Photo by thepatrick (cc)

• Castle Acre Priory
  Castle Acre Priory was an eleventh century monastery dissolved by King Henry VIII.
  Photo by dumbledad (cc)

• Castle Drogo
  Castle Drogo is an early 20th century country home constructed in the style of a mediaeval castle. This impressive building is now owned by the National Trust and open to visitors.
  Photo by dumbledad (cc)

• Castle Howard
  This impressive stately home nestled in Yorkshire has been the home of the Howard family since its construction in 1699.
  Photo by laszlo-photo (cc)

• Castle Keep
  Castle Keep in Newcastle upon Tyne is one of the city’s most famous attractions and one of the best preserved Norman fortifications in the country.
  Photo by LHOON (cc)

• Castlerigg Stone Circle
  Castlerigg Stone Circle is a picturesque Neolithic monument ranking among the earliest of Britain’s stone circles, its scenic hilltop setting providing pretty views of the surrounding area.
  Photo by Jeriff Cheng (cc)

• Cawthorn Roman Camps
  The Cawthorn Roman Camps are the remains of a late 1st / early 2nd century AD Roman military enclosure situated in the south of the North York Moors.
  

• Chatsworth House
  Chatsworth House is an English country estate that has served as the ancestral home of the Dukes of Devonshire. It was also the one-time prison of Mary Queen of Scots.
  Photo by xposurecreative.co.uk (cc)

• Chedworth Roman Villa
  Chedworth Roman Villa is a well-preserved Ancient Roman house in the Cotswolds.
  Photo by Andrew Michaels (cc)

• Chester Roman Amphitheatre
  Chester Roman Amphitheatre is Britain’s largest known Roman amphitheatre.
  Photo by Andy Hay (cc)

• Chester Roman Gardens
  The Chester Roman Gardens are a scenic park complex containing a number of Roman artefacts from the nearby area.
  Photo by jeff_leigh (cc)

• Chesters Roman Fort
  Chester’s Roman Fort was part of Hadrian’s Wall and is a now a well-preserved archaeological site.
  Photo by Glen Bowman (cc)

• Cirencester Amphitheatre
  Cirencester Amphitheatre was once a Roman theatre, the remnants of which are located in Gloucestershire.
  

• Clarence House
  Clarence House has been the London residence of several members of the British royal family.
  Photo by HerryLawford (cc)

• Clifford’s Tower
  Clifford’s Tower is a 13th century castle with a diverse history.
  Photo by fw190a8 (cc)

• Cliveden House
  A beautiful 19th country house with vast parkland and gardens, Cliveden has often hosted the country’s political elite and was a key location in the infamous Profumo Affair.
  Photo by supermoving (cc)

• Colchester Castle
  Colchester Castle is a beautifully preserved Norman stronghold with a rich history dating back to Roman times, having been built on the site of the Temple of Claudius.
  Photo by Annie Mole (cc)

• Corbridge Roman Town
  Corbridge Roman Town was a thriving Ancient Roman settlement near Hadrian’s Wall and is now an archaeological site.
  Photo by Glen Bowman (cc)

• Corfe Castle
  Corfe Castle is the stunning ruin of a castle which has been everything from a royal residence to a military stronghold and even a prison.
  Photo by Robert Brook (cc)

• Denge Sound Mirrors
  The Denge Sound Mirrors are fine examples of early attempt at an early warning system.
  Photo by claire1066 (cc)

• Dewa Roman Experience
  Situated on the site of a Roman fort in the historic city of Chester, Dewa Roman Experience allows visitors a hands-on exploration of a Roman legionary base.
  Photo by Nick Bramhall (cc)

• Dover Castle
  The medieval Dover Castle is one of Britain’s most significant fortresses and has a fascinating and diverse history.
  

• Dunstanburgh Castle
  Dunstanburgh Castle was a fourteenth century fortress, the striking ruins of which can be found on Northumberland’s coast.
  Photo by Glen Bowman (cc)

• Durham Castle
  Formerly the home of the Bishops of Durham, Durham Castle dates back to the 11th Century.
  Photo by Nick Bramhall (cc)

• Durham Cathedral
  Durham Cathedral is a vast, mainly 12th Century, Romanesque cathedral built to house the relics of St Cuthbert.
  Photo by Nick Bramhall (cc)

• Durnovaria
  Durnovaria is the original Roman name for what is now the English town of Dorchester.
  Photo by Jim Linwood (cc)

• Edgecote Moor Battlefield
  Edgecote Moor was the site of a battle in the Wars of the Roses which resulted in a victory for the Lancastrians.
  

• Eltham Palace
  Eltham Palace is a spectacular Art Deco palace built in the 1930’s alongside a 15th century medieval hall.
  Photo by Banalities (cc)

• Epsom Downs Racecourse
  The Epsom Downs Racecourse was the site of one of the most iconic moment in the women’s rights movement.
  Photo by grahamc99 (cc)

• Exeter Cathedral
  Exeter Cathedral is a large, impressive Gothic cathedral and is one of the most popular sites of the city. The Cathedral Green is also a great place for relaxing in the sunshine.
  Photo by Charles D P Miller (cc)

• Fenton House
  Fenton House is a well maintained seventeenth century house in Hampstead in North London.
  Photo by Matt From London (cc)

• Finchcocks House and Museum
  Finchcocks House and Museum holds over 100 historical keyboard instruments and is housed in an 18th century manor house.
  

• Fishbourne Roman Palace
  Fishbourne Roman Palace hosts the remains of a huge Roman palace built in the 1st century AD. Today it operates as a museum and contains information, artefacts and mosaics.
  Photo by David Spender (cc)

• Fotheringhay Castle
  Fortheringhay Castle was the birthplace of Richard III and site of execution of Mary Queen of Scots
  Photo by Iain Simpson (cc)

• Framlingham Castle
  Framlingham Castle is an impressive 12th century fortified castle in Suffolk.
  Photo by offwhitehouse (cc)

• Furness Abbey
  Furness Abbey is a partially ruined 12th century monastery which now operates as a tourist attraction and museum.
  Photo by piddy77 (cc)

• Gainsborough Old Hall
  Gainsborough Old Hall is said to be one of England’s largest and best preserved medieval manor houses.
  Photo by John Spooner (cc)

• Glastonbury Abbey
  Glastonbury Abbey is one of the most important historic abbeys in Britain and the legendary burial place of King Arthur.
  Photo by davidboeke (cc)

• Godolphin House
  Godolphin House is a Cornish stately home built by Godolphin family, who were prominent in the reign of Queen Anne.
  Photo by Tim Green aka atoach (cc)

• Goodrich Castle
  Goodrich Castle is a picturesque Norman ruin in Herefordshire that was the site of a bitter siege during the English Civil War.
  Photo by pmorgan67 (cc)

• Greenhead Roman Army Museum
  The Greenhead Roman Army Museum displays a series of artifacts and replicas of Roman military paraphernalia.
  

• Ham House
  A 17th century mansion, Ham House is an opulent melting pot of British and European Renaissance design.
  Photo by Maxwell Hamilton (cc)

• Hampton Court Palace
  Hampton Court Palace is a medieval palace whch has served as everything from a royal residence to a prison.
  Photo by Harshil.Shah (cc)

• Hastings Castle
  Hastings Castle was one of the first Norman castles to be built in England.
  Photo by Stephen Fulljames (cc)

• Hatfield House
  Hatfield House is a Jacobean country house built on the site of what was Queen Elizabeth I’s childhood home.
  Photo by andrew_j_w (cc)

• Helmsley Castle
  Helmsley Castle was a 12th century castle in York and the site of a dramatic siege during the English Civil War.
  Photo by Dave602 (cc)

• Highgate Cemetery
  Highgate Cemetery is a famous graveyard in North London where Karl Marx is buried.
  Photo by Anosmia (cc)

• HMS Belfast
  HMS Belfast is a Royal Navy light cruiser ship that played a role in both World War II and the Korean War.
  Photo by simononly (cc)

• HMS Victory
  HMS Victory was Vice Admiral Lord Nelson’s flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar and the site where this heroic figure died.
  Photo by amandabhslater (cc)

• HMS Warrior
  The HMS Warrior was launched in 1860 and is the sole surviving warship of Queen Victoria’s Black Battle Fleet.
  Photo by Elsie esq. (cc)

• Hod Hill
  Hod Hill is one of the largest Iron Age hillforts in Dorset.
  Photo by MarilynJane (cc)

• Houses of Parliament
  The Houses of Parliament are the home of the UK Parliament.
  Photo by Gordon M Robertson (cc)

• Housesteads Roman Fort
  Housesteads Roman Fort is one of the best preserved and most important of the forts along Hadrian’s Wall.
  Photo by phault (cc)

• Hylton Castle
  Hylton Castle was the private home of a wealthy family in Medieval England.
  Photo by Craigy144 (cc)

• Imperial War Museum
  The Imperial War Museum is a London-based museum dedicated to world conflict.
  Photo by _dChris (cc)

• Imperial War Museum Duxford
  Duxford Imperial War Museum in Cambridge explores military history on land, by air and by sea.
  Photo by Dave Hamster (cc)

• Ironbridge Gorge
  Ironbridge Gorge is an icon of the industrial revolution and a World Heritage site.
  

• Jervaulx Abbey
  The ruins of the 12th Century Cistercian monastery of Jervaulx Abbey, situated in the picturesque Yorkshire Dales.
  Photo by mattbuck4950 (cc)

• Jewel Tower
  The Jewel Tower is one of the last remnants of the medieval Westminster Palace.
  Photo by Thomas R. Koll (cc)

• Jorvik Viking Centre
  The Jorvik Viking Centre recreates the Viking city of Jorvik, based on excavations found on this site in York.
  Photo by cyesuta (cc)

• Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker
  The Kelvedon Hatch Nuclear Bunker is an enormous, three-storey, Cold War-era subterranean shelter and operations centre in Brentwood, Essex. It was constructed in 1952.
  Photo by Matthew.H (cc)

• Kenilworth Castle
  Kenilworth Castle is a former medieval stronghold and royal palace, most famed as the home of Elizabeth’s beloved Robert Dudley.
  Photo by i_am_markh (cc)

• Kensington Palace
  Kensington Palace was the childhood home of Queen Victoria and the home of Diana, Princess of Wales, until her death.
  Photo by ciao_yvon (cc)

• Kenwood House
  Kenwood House is a picturesque historic stately home in North London.
  Photo by Laura Nolte (cc)

• Kew Palace
  Kew Palace is a seventeenth century palace which once served as a royal residence.
  Photo by Laura Nolte (cc)

• King Johns Palace
  King Johns Palace is a ruined Norman townhouse built around 1180AD, the remains of which are now open to the public.
  Photo by amandabhslater (cc)

• Lincoln Cathedral
  Lincoln Cathedral is an imposing medieval structure with a history dating back to Norman times.
  Photo by Lincolnian (Brian) (cc)

• London Roman Amphitheatre
  The London Roman Amphitheatre was built in the first century AD and is the only one of its kind in the city.
  Photo by portableantiquities (cc)

• London Roman Fort
  The London Roman Fort was a second century fort which housed Roman Londinium’s soldiers.
  Photo by pandrcutts (cc)

• London Roman Wall
  The London Roman Wall was built in around the third century AD and parts of it can be seen today.
  Photo by thetravelguru (cc)

• Ludgershall Castle
  Ludgershall Castle was a medieval royal castle and hunting lodge, of which only ruins and earthworks remain.
  Photo by DaveOnFlickr (cc)

• Ludlow Castle
  Ludlow Castle, the finest of medieval ruined castles, set in glorious Shropshire countryside, at the heart of this superb, bustling black
  Photo by shellac (cc)

• Lullingstone Roman Villa
  Lullingstone Roman Villa is a fine example of a 1st Century Roman villa. Built roughly 50 years after the Roman conquest of Britain, it was home to the wealthier elements of Romano-British society.
  Photo by Loz Flowers (cc)

• Lyme Park
  Located on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park estate is set in 1400 acres of picturesque parkland and centred on the elegant Lyme Hall. The house famously featured as Pemberley in the BBC’s Pride and Prejudice.
  Photo by oosp (cc)

• Lyveden New Bield
  Lyveden New Bield is an historic garden perfectly preserved in its original Elizabethan state.
  Photo by scrumpyboy (cc)

• Maiden Castle
  Maiden Castle is vast, well preserved Iron Age hill fort in Dorchester.
  Photo by treehouse1977 (cc)

• Middleham Castle
  Middleham Castle was the childhood home of King Richard III.
  Photo by sobolevnrm (cc)

• Moor Park Mansion
  A listed Palladian mansion now used as a golf clubhouse
  Photo by < J > (cc)

• Museum of London
  The Museum of London explores the history of the UK’s capital city.
  

• Nash’s House and New Place
  Nash’s House and New Place represent the place where William Shakespeare spent his final years and where he died.
  Photo by Nigels Europe (cc)

• Nelson’s Column
  Nelson’s Column is a monument dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson in London’s Trafalgar Square.
  Photo by ell brown (cc)

• North Leigh Roman Villa
  North Leigh Roman Villa was a first century villa, the remains of which can be seen in Oxfordshire.
  Photo by littlemisspurps (cc)

• Okehampton Castle
  Okehampton Castle was once Devon’s largest castle and was listed in the Doomsday Book.
  Photo by andreweland (cc)

• Old Gorhambury House
  The ruins of a Tudor mansion that was the contemporary cutting-edge, Queen Elizabeth herself visited the property. The house gained repute as home to Sir Nicholas Bacon and later his celebrated son Sir Francis.
  Photo by Tograph.co.uk (cc)

• Orford Castle
  Orford Castle was a 12th century fortified castle built during the reign of King Henry II.
  Photo by jonboy mitchell (cc)

• Penshurst Place
  One of the best examples of a medieval fortified manor house in the UK, Penshurst is a well preserved medieval historic house which has strong royal connections.
  Photo by skuds (cc)

• Pevensey Castle
  Pevensey Castle is a picturesque ruin of a medieval castle built in the place where William the Conqueror landed in 1066.
  Photo by Pengannel (cc)

• Plymouth Hoe
  Plymouth Hoe has been the starting point of historic journeys by Sir Francis Drake and Captain James Cook as well as many others.
  Photo by HerryLawford (cc)

• Pontefract Castle
  Originally a Norman structure, Pontefract castle played an increasingly important role in English Royal history for over 500 years. Today it lies in ruins but has much for visitors to enjoy, including its underground dungeons.
  Photo by Tim Green (cc)

• Portchester Castle
  Portchester Castle has been a Roman fort, a Norman keep and even a wartime prison.
  Photo by scalespeeder (cc)

• Porthcuno Telegraph Museum
  The Porthcurno Telegraph Museum examines the history of telegraphic development as well as housing Britain’s vital WWII underground communications centre.
  Photo by Mr ATM (cc)

• Restormel Castle
  Restormel Castle was a thirteenth century castle in Cornwall, the ruins of which are well preserved.
  Photo by Darren Shilson (cc)

• Richard III Museum
  The Richard III Museum is a small museum in York's historic Monk Bar, dedicated to the life of this famous English monarch.
  Photo by chelmsfordblue (cc)

• Richard III: Leicester’s Search for a King Exhibition
  Discover the exciting exhibition at Leicester's medieval Guildhall, detailing the archaeological search for the lost grave of King Richard III...
  

• Richborough Roman Fort
  Richborough Roman Fort in Kent marks the site where the Romans successfully invaded Britain in 43 AD.
  Photo by trenchdroid (cc)

• Roman Baths - Bath
  The Roman Baths in Bath is an Ancient Roman thermal spa and one of the best preserved examples of its kind.
  

• Royal Navy Submarine Museum
  Home of the WWII submarine HMS Alliance, the Royal Navy Submarine Museum is a family-orientated, interactive museum detailing the history of British submarine warfare.
  Photo by Mr ATM (cc)

• Sandal Castle
  Sandal Castle was the site of an important battle in the Wars of the Roses.
  

• Segedunum Roman Fort
  Segedunum Roman Fort was one of the Ancient Roman wall forts of Hadrian’s Wall.
  Photo by AndrewH324 (cc)

• Selby Abbey
  In existence since 1069, Selby Abbey has been used for worship for over 900 years. In the heart of Yorkshire and often known as the hidden gem of the county, it is not especially well known despite being unmatched in its beauty and archaic stance.
  Photo by Neil T (cc)

• Silbury Hill
  A Stone Age chalk mound with a mysterious past, Silbury Hill is the largest man-made mound in Europe.
  Photo by vintagedept (cc)

• St Albans
  St Albans is a wonderful market town and the site of the execution of Britain’s first Christian martyr (209AD).
  Photo by cybaea (cc)

• St James’s Palace
  St James’s Palace has been the official residence of the British Sovereign since the reign of King Henry VIII.
  Photo by Alex S. Bayley (cc)

• St Paul’s Cathedral
  St Paul’s Cathedral is an iconic historic building in central London and the seat of the Diocese of London.
  Photo by garryknight (cc)

• Stourhead
  A stately home set in the Wiltshire countryside, Stourhead House and Estate includes a wealth of impressive attractions – from the eighteenth century house to the ornate gardens and grounds with their Romanesque temples. Fun for all the family, this site won’t disappoint.
  Photo by T Wake (cc)

• Sutton Hoo
  Site of discovery of Anglo-Saxon ship burial.
  Photo by Steve and Ruth Bosman (cc)

• The Foundling Museum
  The Foundling Museum tells the story of the famous orphanage which once stood on the site as well as holding an important art collection of works donated to it.
  Photo by Alan Stanton (cc)

• The Great Fire of London Monument
  The Great Fire of London Monument commemorates the major fire of 1666.
  Photo by Stazjia (cc)

• The London Royal Air Force Museum
  The London Royal Air Force Museum offers a great overview of the history of aviation in combat as well as housing over 100 aircraft from around the world.
  Photo by tataquax (cc)

• The Mary Rose
  The Mary Rose was King Henry VIII’s favourite warship, sunk in 1545 and recovered in 1982.
  Photo by Elsie esq. (cc)

• The Merchant’s House
  The Merchant’s House in Marlborough is a fine example of a 17th century silk merchant’s home.
  

• The Sanctuary (Avebury)
  The Sanctuary near Avebury houses the remains of a Neolithic monument and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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• The Tower of London
  The Tower of London is a famous fortress and prison originally commissioned by the first Norman king, William the Conqueror.
  

• The Vyne
  The Vyne is a 16th century English historic house which once played host to King Henry VIII and contains the original Tudor chapel.
  

• Thornbury Castle
  Thornbury Castle is an original Tudor manor house which once played host to King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
  Photo by Simon Pielow (cc)

• Tower Bridge
  Tower Bridge is an iconic nineteenth century bridge over the Thames in London.
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• Towton Battlefield
  The largest and bloodiest battle of the Wars of the Roses, where over 28,000 men are thought to have died in a single day.
  Photo by William A Dobson (cc)

• Tudor House and Garden
  The Tudor House and Garden is a restored 15th century Tudor home and one of Southampton’s most important historic buildings.
  Photo by amandabhslater (cc)

• Tutbury Castle
  Tutbury Castle is an imposing medieval site in Staffordshire which had one very famous prisoner, Mary Queen of Scots.
  Photo by steve p2008 (cc)

• Verulamium
  Verulamium was a Roman settlement near modern day St Albans in England.
  Photo by Brron (cc)

• Victoria and Albert Museum
  The Victoria and Albert Museum displays millions of works of art from around the world and spans 3,000 years of history.
  Photo by gailf548 (cc)

• Vindolanda
  Vindolanda was one of the main Ancient Roman wall forts of Hadrian’s Wall in Britain.
  Photo by Bert Kaufmann (cc)

• Wall Roman site
  The Wall Roman site in Staffordshire houses the ruins of an Ancient Roman inn.
  Photo by Alun Salt (cc)

• Warwick Castle
  Built by a king, the seat of a kingmaker and vital stronghold in the Wars of the Roses and the English Civil War, Warwick Castle has played an important role in British history.
  Photo by Peter Broster (cc)

• Watford Museum
  This museum is devoted to the history of the local area and that of the town of Watford itself.
  

• Welwyn Roman Baths
  The Welwyn Roman Baths complex houses the remains of a Roman bathhouse dating back to the 3rd Century AD.
  Photo by Legis (cc)

• Western Approaches Museum
  Take command of the British Navy with a visit to the Western Approaches Bunker and submerse yourself in the history of the decisive Battle of the Atlantic.
  Photo by Man vyi (cc)

• Whitby Abbey
  Whitby Abbey is a picturesque cliff-top ruin of the 13th century church which belonged to a Benedictine abbey in Yorkshire.
  

• Wroxeter Roman City
  Wroxeter Roman City houses the remains of what was once Roman Britain’s fourth largest city.
  Photo by steve p2008 (cc)

• York City Walls
  The York City Walls are England’s most intact set of city walls and one of the city’s most popular attractions.
  Photo by By Neil T (cc)

• York Minster
  York Minster is one of the largest gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, built by the Normans and expanded over the centuries.
  Photo by By adactio (cc)