Historic places

worth the trip

Historic houses, castles, abbeys and gardens across England, Wales and Scotland. Chosen for character, checked for a good day out.

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Browse by organisation or theme, or use the heritage map to find properties near you or wherever you're planning to travel. Log your visits, build a wishlist, and filter 2,000+ historic properties by what you've seen and what's next.

Land & Legacy is a field guide to the built heritage of the British Isles. We cover the full range: National Trust flagships, English Heritage ruins, independent houses open to visitors, and smaller properties the main guidebooks tend to miss. Every property on the map links to the people who look after it.