The Yorkshire Museum is home to some of Britain's finest archaeological treasures and the history of England until 1550 can be traced through its ...
Sandford Award Winners
The Sandford Award is an independently judged, quality assured assessment of education programmes at heritage sites, museums, archives and collections across the British Isles.
More than 350 sites - including historic houses, museums, galleries, places of worship, gardens, landscapes and collections – have received an Award since the scheme began in 1978. They include Hampton Court Palace, Brunel’s ss Great Britain in Bristol, Fota Wildlife Park in Eire, Edinburgh Castle, and Big Pit - the National Mining Museum of Wales.
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum's collections have all been awarded 'designated' status for their national and international importance. Collections include the ...
York Art Gallery
York Art Gallery combines a distinguished history of displaying fine paintings and ceramics with a modern-day welcome to all through a busy calendar ...
Wroxeter Roman City
Wroxeter (or 'Viroconium' ) was the fourth largest city in Roman Britain. It began as a legionary fortress and later developed into a thriving ...
The Workhouse
Explore the most complete workhouse in existence and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere as the audio guide (based on archive records) brings ...
Woolsthorpe Manor And Sir Isaac Newton Centre
This modest 17th-century Lincolnshire manor house was the birthplace and family home of one of the world's most famous scientists. Instead of running ...
Wollaton Hall
Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Elizabethan mansion in the heart of Nottingham. It is a prominent Grade One Listed building and following its major ...
Witley Court
A hundred years ago, Witley Court was one of England's great country houses, hosting many extravagant parties. Today it is a spectacular ruin, the ...
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle, the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen. The Castle's dramatic ...
Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Winchester, which is part of the Church of England. The Cathedral has its origins in the ...
Wimpole Estate
House First built in 1643 and much altered by subsequent owners, Wimpole has developed into the largest country house in Cambridgeshire. Wimpole's ...
Wilton House
Wilton House opened its doors to the general public on the 1st May 1951 and this 460 year old building with its history, architecture, art treasures ...