Historic places
Why are some places are more 'thankful' than others? Discover the shameful secret behind the villages with no war memorial
We track down Britain's thankful villages
Why is the poppy a symbol of remembrance – and how did it come to represent sacrifice?
How did the poppy become a symbol of remembrance? We recount how this pretty red flower came to represent the fallen.
6 best royal period dramas set in the glorious British countryside, which you'll want watch again and again
Celebrate the coronation of King Charles III and the country's kings and queens with these regal films showcasing Britain's majestic estates and landscapes
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A picture-postcard castle, this iconic fortress has been used in many films, including the James Bond epic The World Is Not Enough
Eilean Donan, which means the Island of Donnán, is one of the most photographed places in Scotland and has appeared in a number of films, including Highlander. Visit the fortress, learn about its past and admire the grandeur of the mountains that surround it.
Hidden within one of the last ‘lungs of London’, this fairytale garden is under threat and could be lost forever
A garden considered to be one of London’s hidden gems has been added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register for 2025.
Inspired by the ancient Roman city of Constantinople, the grandeur of this 13th century castle simply takes your breath away
Built in the 13th to 14th centuries, imposing Caernarfon Castle was designed to be a show of Edward I’s imperial strength. Explore this fortress on the north-west coast of Wales with our visitor's guide
"I visited an abandoned Cold War base in England and discovered something astounding"
Forty years ago, Greenham Common was home to 96 nuclear warheads and era-defining protests. Now, butterflies have replaced the B-47s, as Dave Hamilton discovers on a walk with a Star Wars twist
This 1,000-year-old castle was ordered by William the Conqueror – and has been guarding our borders ever since, including playing a key role in WW2
Explore Dover Castle's impressive network of tunnels that run deep beneath the Kent fortress then take a walk along the famous white cliffs – the perfect day out for history lovers
This dramatic, medieval castle was once home to Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Prince of Wales, who tried to spark a rebellion that still stirs Welsh hearts
Visit Harlech Castle for spectacular views from the sandstone walls and towers towards Snowdonia's mountains
The most haunted places in Britain - including a fortress patrolled by a ghostly bear
Scary castles, haunted hills and ghostly inns – these are the most haunted places in the UK.
Perched high on an outcrop of volcanic rock, this iconic ancient castle will be instantly recognisable to fans of the Netflix series The Last Kingdom
Find out everything you need to know about Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland – including its history, filming, ticket prices, opening times and how to explore Bamburgh Beach – with our visitor's guide.
Designed to protect Devon from French invaders, this impressive fortress was built by a pirate nearly 700 years ago...
Dartmouth Castle has guarded the entrance to the River Dart for centuries. Visit the fortress today to learn all about its dramatic past.
Are these Britain's most impressive castles? 23 fortresses that look straight out of a fairytale
Britain's ancient castles are woven into the rich heritage of our cities and countryside. Explore remote medieval ruins and iconic castles with our guide to Britain's best castles.
How many castles are there in the UK?
From towering Norman strongholds to mock Victorian turrets, Britain is famous for its castles
Built nearly 1000 years ago by William the Conqueror, this castle's romantic ruins are an iconic and evocative survivor of the brutal English Civil War
Just why does Wales have so many castles?
With over 600 castle dotting the landscape, Wales has one of the highest densities of castles in the world, here's why...
Surrounded by the raging North Sea, on a rocky, 500-foot-high cliff-top this castle is a grand and dramatic ruin with a violent and murderous past
Perched high on a rocky peninsula in North-East Scotland, with sheer cliffs rising up from the crashing North Sea on all its sides but one, Dunnottar is perhaps the most dramatically located castle in the entire British Isles.
‘I camped overnight in a medieval church and found unexpected inner peace’
What’s it really like to spend the night in an ancient church? Ellie Tennant tries a sleepover with soul
This crumbling castle perched high on a cliff face is one of the world's most romantic ruins and inspired Game of Thrones' Greyjoy
Find out all about Dunluce Castle – including things to do at the site, ticket prices and the history of the castle – with our visitor's guide.
Walk in the footsteps of Britain's greatest poets with the spectacular scenery that inspired them
Walk in the footsteps of some of Britain’s greatest poets and discover the landscapes that inspired their famous works – from Wordsworth's Lake District to Hardy's Hampshire.
It's the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world – and attracts even more visitors than Buckingham Palace
It has a rich royal history with at least one confirmed secret passageway
When does a village become a town?
The difference between a village and a town is not as clear as you might think
From secret time zones to royal Christmases: The fascinating untold world of Sandringham
Referred to as "Dear old Sandringham" by King George V, this Norfolk estate is a cherished retreat for the Royals, especially at Christmas. We take a look at this relaxed and charming royal residence.
Hundreds of mysterious burial tombs were built across the English countryside 1,000 years before the Pyramids of Giza – why?
The Cotswold Severn barrows were built across England and Wales 1,000 years before the pyramids at Giza – but who built them and why?