Top 5 things to do this October
There's lots going on at our historic places. Get inspired for your days out with our top things to do this October.
Unwind in our historic gardens, escape rainy days in our cosiest places or plan a 'frightfully' good day out at our Halloween events. Whatever your perfect October day out looks like, we've got you covered.
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More than 85% of our collections are protected within stores across the country, that's more than a million historic objects. Every piece in our collections tells a story about England's past and helps us to understand our present. We care for these objects to safeguard the stories that define who we are and to ensure they last for future generations.
We urgently need your help to protect these stories and stop them being lost forever.
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How to Make Lady Betty's Delight — The Victorian Way
Autumn is upon us and Mrs Crocombe is turning her culinary hand to something suitable for the season: the beloved steamed pudding. This particular variety involves some exotic ingredients including coconut, nutmeg and bone marrow.
Relax your mind with videos from our sites
Put on your headphones and relax to the ambient sights and sounds from a selection of our historic sites across the country.
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BRODSWORTH HALL AND GARDENS
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PENDENNIS CASTLE
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WITLEY COURT AND GARDENS
History for Kids
Are you ready to go back - way back - in time to learn all about England’s history? Read our magazines and discover our online pages where you can explore each of the key periods, from the Stone Age right through to the Second World War.
Find out what life was like at the time through fun facts, illustrated stories, games and more.
Explore our history for Kids