Pull on your walking boots and discover England in an in-depth way that you would not achieve otherwise. If you are on a walking holiday – why not choose Hadrian’s Wall? But then, you don’t need to spend your whole holiday hiking, just go on a leisurely stroll in the beautiful English countryside – English Heritage sites are the perfect destinations.
Barnard Castle, Durham
Visit one of northern England’s largest medieval castles, perched high above the River Tees.
Lindisfarne Priory, Northumberland
Located on Holy Island this was one of the most important early centres of Christianity in Anglo-Saxon England. Interactive on-site museum.
Norham Castle, Northumberland
Norham was one of the strongest of the border castles. Limited opening times – call 01289 304493.
Okehampton Castle, Devon
Set amongst the picturesque Dartmoor foothills. Norman motte with gravity-defying keep remains, once the largest castle in Devon.
Prudhoe Castle, Northumberland
Explore the romantic remains and grounds of this 13th-century fortress perched on a steep wooded spur above the Tyne.
Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire
The best-preserved castle of such scale and age in Britain, steeped in legend – from the Drummer Boy lost underground, to the cave reputed to be the final resting-place of King Arthur.
St Augustine’s Abbey, Canterbury, Kent
Part of the Canterbury World Heritage site founded in 598 by St Augustine. On-site museum and inclusive audio tour.
St Mawes Castle, Cornwall
Wonderful location in the pretty fishing village of St Mawes, this castle is Henry VIII’s most picturesque and most perfectly-preserved fort.
Stonehenge, Wiltshire
Britain’s most intriguing prehistoric monument and a World Heritage Site. Visitors can walk the whole circumference of the stones to discover the mysteries of the stones.
Totnes Castle, Devon
One of the best surviving examples of a Norman motte and bailey castle affording spectacular views over this pretty town.
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