Historic England
We are the public body that helps people care for, enjoy and celebrate England's spectacular historic environment...
Take a Historic Pub Walk
Whether you’re home for Christmas or staying with friends and family, it’s a great time to get out and explore the history around you.
Enjoy these historic pub walking routes through the heart of cities across England, which we hope will whet your thirst for the local heritage that surrounds us.
Heritage at Risk in 2023
Learn about our annual snapshot of the health of England’s historic places and those most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.
The National Heritage List for England
Search the National Heritage List for England to find listed buildings, battlefields, monuments, parks, gardens, shipwrecks and more.
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Heritage is for everyone
Welcome to your Historic England. Home to stories about incredible people.
Find new routes into careers in the heritage sector with traditional skills programmes
Find new routes into careers in the heritage sector with traditional skills programmes
Explore a range of training schemes that develop the understanding and practical skills needed to work on traditional (pre-1919) and historic buildings and gardens.
Find out how to take partDeveloping an Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Strategy
Developing an Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Strategy
The ‘Historic England Strategy for Inclusion, Diversity and Inclusion’ sets out how Historic England will work over the following three years to realise our vision.
Learn moreDevelop skills for a career in heritage, at a pace that suits you
Develop skills for a career in heritage, at a pace that suits you
Access training when and where suits you best, with our courses delivered primarily through e-learning.
Develop your skillsWomen's histories
Women's histories
Women's achievements and experiences have left a deep impression on the historic environment. Now they've been highlighted to reveal a host of fascinating and inspirational stories.
Read about incredible womenMeet our Young Advisers
Meet our Young Advisers
Our Young Advisers are a group of 11 young people from across the country. They’re at the heart of our efforts to engage more young people with England’s heritage.
Discover moreThe Story of LGBTQ+ Activism in Lancaster and Morecambe
The Story of LGBTQ+ Activism in Lancaster and Morecambe
The towns of Lancaster and Morecambe have been forerunners in LGBTQ+ activism and recreation in the North of England since the 1970s.
Learn moreHow to Save Energy in an Older Home
Read our advice on effective ways to save on energy bills or cut carbon emissions if you live in an older building.
Tackling climate change
We’re facing a global climate crisis. Historic England recognises the need for urgent action and is committed to achieving net zero. We are researching and advising how the historic environment can positively contribute to overall global sustainability.
Latest News
Take a closer look at the historic gems that were examined, protected and added to the National Heritage List for England in 2023.
Historic England Calls for Action on Green Jobs Planning
Historic England has published local data on the estimated need for retrofitting skills to deliver Net Zero
Rooswijk Artefacts Return to The Netherlands
News article reporting on the return of 2560 objects discovered on the 18th-century Dutch East India Company ship, the Rooswijk, to The Netherlands
Historic England Consults on New Advice on Climate Change and Historic Building Adaptation
New advice will support consistent decision making on how historic buildings can be adapted to tackle climate change and improve energy efficiency.