Historic places
Britain's wonkiest houses: 5 bewildering buildings that defy the laws of gravity
Would you dare enter these crooked buildings?
Best Norman castles, cathedrals and churches to visit: Discover past relics from the master builders
The Normans are famed for their castles - here are some of their best
Who won the Battle of Stamford Bridge?
What happened at the Battle of Stamford Bridge? We take a look at the other 1066 battle
The Battle of Hastings in 1066: How William the Conqueror's ruthless invasion changed the country forever
On October 14, 1066 Anglo-Saxon King Harold died on the battlefield at Hastings and the invading Normans conquered England. What traces of these epic events remain in our countryside? Historian Joel Burden leads us back in time...
Unraveling the mystique of Standing Stones: Ancient monuments and lost legends in timeless landscapes
There are ancient stone circles all across the British countryside - here's what we know about them
'Dorset Stonehenge' discovered under Thomas Hardy's home, plus five more amazing prehistoric finds
The Neolithic site, discovered in the garden of Max Gate in Dorchester, has been given protected status
Which is Britain's oldest pub? A look at some of our oldest and ricketiest inns and taverns
Fergus Collins takes a look at the contenders for the title 'oldest pub in Britain'
How the Battle of Bosworth caused the fall of Richard III and the rise of the Tudor dynasty, who went on to shape England's future - like no other
Imagine the final charge of a desperate Richard III – the last English king to die in battle.
Decisive clash at Naseby: How one battle changed the fate of the English Civil War and the way the country was governed forever
On 14 June 1645 the Royalists and the Parliamentarians lined up in a Northamptonshire field to fight what would become the defining battle of the English Civil War
Medieval slaughter: the site of Britain's bloodiest battle remains an evocative place to visit
On 29 March 1461 the Lancastrians lined up to fight the Yorkists in what would become known as the bloodiest battle ever on English soil
Ghost villages: 10 eerie deserted settlements from centuries past
Explore 10 deserted villages, that were filled with life centuries ago
Stonehenge: 6 bamboozling facts about the planet’s most famous prehistoric monument
Discover 6 facts you probably didn't know about Stonehenge
Stonehenge's six-tonne Altar Stone came from Scotland, not Wales, finds new study
The enormous sandstone block has been matched with rocks from north-east Scotland, almost 500 miles from the world-famous prehistoric monument.
Why were so many stately homes demolished? How the First World War triggered the fall of the magnificent country house
Here's why more than 1,000 English country houses had been demolished by the end of the 20th century
Britain's last stand: The lost fortresses designed to defend the nation against a Nazi invasion
Follow Mark Hillsdon as he searches for Second World War defences in the British countryside, the remnants of fortress Britain
Ley lines: Are Britain’s ancient sites linked by secret pathways? Or are ley lines just a coincidence of geography and human perception?
Are Britain’s ancient sites linked by secret pathways across the landscape?
Ian Vince looks at the evidence – and the
man who first described these ‘old straight tracks
Remember D-Day 80 years on, at these 10 historic English sites where it all began
80 years ago this month, the Allies launched Operation Overlord from UK shores. Julian Humphrys reveals the best D-Day sites to visit in Britain
Best World War 2 museums: relive the past and walk in the footsteps of our wartime heroes
Learn life on the Home Front during World War 2, when we were threatened with invasion, and how the Allies eventually overcame the might of the German Army with these fascinating museums
12 eerie mythical beasts that are supposed to roam Britain, sometimes with deadly consequences for their chosen victim - dare you go out and find them...?
From the Loch Ness Monster to the Grindylow, our guide looks at infamous British mythical beasts and the legends that accompany them, plus the best sites to visit in the UK that have inspired these spooky stories – if you dare!
6 best cathedrals in England to visit
Take some time out from the hustle and bustle
of everyday life in a place of awe-inspiring beauty and peace. England’s magnificent cathedrals rank among mankind’s greatest artistic achievements, says Simon Jenkins
The oldest castles in Britain: Explore Britain's ancient fortifications
From Roman ruins to medieval strongholds, this list will transport you back centuries.
St George's Day: when it is, the history behind the legend - and whether St George was real
Most of us will have the heard the tale of George and the dragon, but do you know the real history behind the legend? Here is our guide to the patron saint of England, and some ideas for where to go to celebrate.
The biggest-ever hoard of Bronze Age artefacts has been discovered in England, and it's got historians excited
The discovery of the Must Farm settlement, a Late Bronze Age site in the East Anglian Fens, offers an extraordinary insight into the way people lived nearly 3,000 years ago.
Who was Jane Austen? History of the famous author and best heritage houses to visit in the UK
Jane Austen is one of the nation’s most beloved classic novelists. Her characters converse in parlours and gallivant across the land, but what was her life like? Here is our expert Jane Austen guide which looks at her family history, locations that inspired her novels and places you can visit.
