English Heritage News

Exciting activities and new places to visit this season! 

Guardi Paintings on Display at Kenwood House

Regular visitors of Kenwood will know that the impressive house holds an even more impressive art collection including paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner and Gainsborough. The collection now also includes two stunning, large-scale paintings by Italian artist, Guardi, depicting views of the famous Rialto Bridge. Painted in the early 1760s, both paintings were originally part of the 1st Earl of Iveagh's collection. This is the first time that the paintings have been reunited and displayed with the collection at Kenwood. To find out more see Kenwood House Collection

Christmas Comes Early to Northumberland!

On Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October, the winter events season begins at Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens with a festive food and gift fair. Shoppers can beat the Christmas rush and pick up a variety of regional produce and hand made gifts. For more information see Belsay Hall Events

Secret Garden Revealed at Kenilworth Castle

Join us at Kenilworth Castle during September and October and get a sneak preview of the recreated lost Elizabethan Garden. Wander through the near-completed garden and be transported back to a bygone era of Elizabethan grandeur. View the magnificent carved arbours, huge aviary and intricate planting scheme. To find out more see Kenilworth Secret Garden