Exploring Highclere Castle – the Real Downton Abbey
Highclere Castle in Hampshire, now famous for being the main filming location for the series...
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Category: England Travel Tips
Articles on Experiences and Travel in England
The following are all the articles published on Archaeology Travel about travel experiences in England.
If you are looking for information about specific sites and museums in England, start here: Archaeology & History Sites & Museums in England.
Chalke Valley History Festival 24th – 30th June 2019
The largest festival in the world dedicated entirely to history is back this June; offering talks,...
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Frozen in Time – The English Ghost Villages of D-Day
In 1943 when Britain was in the grip of World War II, the decision was taken by the Allied leaders...
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15+ D-Day Sites to Visit in England
When we think of D-Day, we all have a mental image of troops landing on the beaches of Normandy. What about where they left from? D-Day was months in the planning, and preparations took place in the UK. To mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Sarah has compiled a list of the D-Day sites in the UK.
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Dennis Severs House – The Silent Night Tour through 200 years of History
Hidden away in the East end of London is 18 Folgate Street, an unusual Georgian house renovated by the artist Dennis Severs to create a unique journey through 200 years of time. Visitors walk through the house by candlelight, and combined with sounds and scents, this is an extraordinary historical experience that takes place in total silence.
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Salisbury Cathedral Tower Tour – Not Just for Adults
The Salisbury Cathedral Tower Tour takes visitors up into the roof spaces of this extraordinary...
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An Archaeological Archipelago: Things to see for History and Heritage Enthusiasts on the Isles of Scilly
Getting to the islands at the edge of the Atlantic is as much an adventure as your time on the...
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York’s Captivating Past in 48 Hours: What to See & Why
Standing on the Medieval walls, the sun began to set over this captivating city. In the distance,...
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‘Blackbeard’, Pirates & Privateers in 18th Century Bristol
As a young boy, I was fascinated by tales of swash-buckling pirates … three decades on and...
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From Romans to Georgians: Top Ten Things to do in Bath
The only true hot springs in the United Kingdom are in Bath, a city in Somerset that more than any...
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Brunel’s SS Great Britain: A Bristol Ship that Changed the World
The SS Great Britain – a legendary maritime vessel designed by the acclaimed Victorian engineer...
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From Hunting to Hillforts: An Afternoon in Epping Forest
Straddling the border between Greater London and Essex lies Epping Forest, a swathe of deciduous...
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Tuckers Hall – Exeter’s Hidden Gem & the Woollen Cloth Trade
Tuckers Hall was built in 1471 AD. It was once the central hub of the booming woolen cloth trade...
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10 remarkable artefacts from Devon and the southwest in the Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Being local to Devon and a student of archaeology, exploring the Royal Albert Memorial...
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London’s Highgate Cemetery: A Gothic Romance
There are few burial places in London, or even the whole of Britain, that are as famous and...
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