Top sites near English Heritage locations

Want to explore the mysteries of historic England? Take a look at our top sites near English Heritage locations and experience the magic for yourself!

The English Heritage does an amazing job of caring for historic sites throughout the UK. These sites include castles, abbeys, houses and palaces, roman forts and medieval villages.

We’ve caravan sites located nearby to a whole host of English Heritage locations, perfect to head off exploring.

Stay at Salisbury Hillside

to visit Stonehenge

Distance: ~14 miles (~20–25 min drive)

Journey back in time to walk in the footsteps of your ancestors on Europe’s best-known prehistoric site. You can even come face to face with a 5,500 year-old man in the visitor centre.

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Stay at Trewethett Farm

to visit Tintagel Castle in Cornwall

Distance: ~2 miles (~5–10 min drive or a scenic coastal walk)

Discover the legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle. Imagine yourself living in the Dark Ages as you explore the ancient remains of the 5th-century settlement. 

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Stay at Black Horse Farm

to visit Dover Castle

A slightly elevated view looking across at Dover Castle in the distance with a hazy sky beyond. A windy road is just below leading off beyond grassy banks and green trees. Photo by Tim Cooke

Distance: ~7 miles (~12–15 min drive)

This iconic fortress has protected England for over nine centuries; from the Romans to the Cold War. Explore medieval tunnels, the Great Tower and an authentic underground hospital. 

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Stay at Abbey Wood

to visit Eltham Palace & Gardens

Visitors walking along the moat at Eltham Palace and Gardens in London, a historic royal palace combining medieval and Art Deco architecture, surrounded by landscaped gardens on a sunny day.

Distance: ~4 miles (~15–20 min drive)

Discover the history of London's Eltham Palace from its medieval beginnings, and learn about its many residents, including Tudor Royals to Art Deco eccentrics.

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Stay at Southland

to visit Osborne House

View of historic Italianate palace with formal gardens

Distance: ~8.5 miles (~20 min drive)

Wander the house of Queen Victoria, where she spent her holidays to the Isle of Wight. Stand on the terraces and enjoy stunning views across the Solent.

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Stay at Warwick Racecourse

to visit Kenilworth Castle

Distance: ~5.2 miles (~12–15 min drive)

Immerse yourself in the 900-year-old history of Kenilworth Castle. Explore the remains of the ornate palace, visit the exhibition in the Gatehouse and lose yourself in the Great Hall.

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Stay at York Rowntree Park

to visit Clifford’s Tower

Stone tower in York on top of a green mound overlooking

Distance: ~0.4 miles (~10–15 min walk or 5 min drive)

Experience a panoramic view of Old York from the top of Clifford’s Tower. The tower is almost all that remains of York Castle.

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Stay at Beechwood Grange

to visit Rievaulx Abbey

rievaulx abbey north yorkshire from the southeast showing the choir the chapel of the nine altars and the transept sunny day no people

Distance: ~0.4 miles (~10–15 min walk or 5 min drive)

Explore the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, located in the North Yorkshire Moors and find out about the monks who lived there hundreds of years ago.

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Stay at Englethwaite Hall

to visit Hadrian's Wall

Distance: ~10 to 18 miles (~20–30 min drive depending on which section/fort you visit)

This amazing World Heritage Site stretches some 73 miles from east to west coast. Take a trip to see Hadrian’s Wall and experience the many sides of Roman life. 

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