Best Cathedrals in England
The best cathedrals in England, ranked by a repeat visitor: Canterbury, York, Durham, Salisbury and more, with 2026 entry tips, evensong and…
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England Castles and Historic Sites
England's castles, cathedrals, stately homes and Roman sites: which to visit, English Heritage versus National Trust, ticket prices and how to reach them.
9 guides 20 sections Last checked October 31, 2026
Tudor England Travel Guide
My first-hand Tudor England travel guide: Hampton Court, Hever Castle, the Tower, Hardwick Hall and Kenilworth, with stories and rough 2026…
Best Stately Homes in England
My guide to the best stately homes in England — Chatsworth, Blenheim, Castle Howard and more, with rough 2026 prices, gardens, films and fam…
Roman Sites in England
My honest guide to the best Roman sites in England, from Hadrian's Wall to the Roman Baths at Bath, with rough 2026 prices, what survives, a…
Medieval England Itinerary
My medieval England itinerary: 3 day-by-day routes stringing castles, cathedrals and walled towns together, with bases, drive times and trai…
Free Historic Sites in England
A budget traveller's guide to free historic sites in England: free castles, ruins, stone circles, cathedrals by donation, city walls and fre…
English Heritage vs National Trust
English Heritage vs National Trust: I weigh up both memberships, the Overseas Visitor Pass and rough 2026 prices so you pick the right card.
Castles in England and Historic Sites: Practical Heritage Guide
Plan castles in England and historic sites by region, era, route, tickets, transport, English Heritage vs National Trust, and what to skip.
Best Castles in England
An honest guide to the best castles in England — royal seats, mighty ruins and coastal fortresses, with rough 2026 prices, timings and which…