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31 fun-filled summer activities for every day in August

Annesley Hall was built in the 13th century

The picturesque village tied to Lord Byron's tragic love and TV's Most Haunted

Papplewick Pumping Station wants to build a new visitor centre at the site. Photo: Submitted

Pumping station wants new visitor centre to protect machines from the past

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English Heritage plans reduced hours and job cuts - the sites at risk

With The Telegraph publishing their 48 UK counties list, what areas of the UK came out on top in the fields of history and culture in 2024?

The 9 most desirable English counties for history and culture

Mike Allcock (right) celebrates his 200th contest with some of the band's other bass players

‘Cracking show’ qualifies Newstead Brass to join Best of Brass in Blackpool

Activists sitting by Stonehenge after it was sprayed orange (Photo: Just Stop Oil / Supplied)

Breaking Watch: Just Stop Oil 'paint' world-famous UK monument

Castle for sale UK: 956-year-old fortress used by Kings and Queens hits the market - but there’s a catch

956-year-old castle used by Kings and Queens is on the market

‘Army’ of bees force English Heritage castle closure as ‘terrified’ locals caught in massive swarm

‘Army’ of bees forces English castle to shut

The 'blue plaque' commemorating Rishi Sunak's Fixed Penalty on Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool.

Pranksters erect blue plaque at spot where PM was hit with £100 fine

King's Cross takes the crown for destinations Contributor

Many people visit Stonehenge on the summer solstice to see the sun rise (Photo: Getty Images)

Stonehenge summer solstice live stream pulled after people defy travel advice

Children's writer Enid Blyton sitting in her garden in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire (Photo: George Konig/Getty Images)

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Dover Castle is one historical site set to reopen on March 29 (Getty Images)

This is how travel restrictions will change on March 29

Visit these three ghostly haunts this Halloween - if you dare

One of the mysteries behind Stonhenge has been revealed (Photo: Shutterstock)

One of the mysteries behind Stonehenge has been solved - thanks to a 60 year old...

The summer solstice at Stonehenge will be streamed live online - here's how to w...

‘To those who gave so much, we thank you’ cheers for our heroes

Brodsworth Hall's Enchanted Garden 2019

Stunning pictures as Brodsworth Hall's Enchanted Garden returns for Christmas

Brodsworth Hall's Enchanted Garden 2019

Stunning pictures as Brodsworth Hall's Enchanted Garden returns for Christmas

Frightfest preview evening at Bolsover Castle. The event runs from Sunday October 22nd to Tuesday October 31st. Pictured are Stacey Lynn-Crowe and Sylvia Robson. Picture: Chris Etchells

Are you brave enough to tour UK's spookiest castle?

Cutting the cake to celebrate the partnership between the County Council and Parkwood are, from left: Coun John Knight, storyteller Nicky Rafferty, Parkwood Leisures Glen Hall, Rufford catering manager Isabel Garratt and council leader Coun Alan Rhodes. Picture: Tracey Whitefoot

Guest column: Partnership will help make Rufford even better

Annesley Hall.

Plans to rebuild Grade-II Annesley Hall

Mystery of lost tombstone is solved

Kirkby firm Alpha Rail helps honour war heroes

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Bolsover Castle Joust event attracts visitor twins Sam and Sky Armstrong aged 4 from Bawtry. also pictured is Carlos Moir.

Knight School classes for junior jousters at Bolsover Castle

Annual joust event planned for castle

Castle to host Jonson play
Visitors to the newly-restored Bolsover Castle will have the chance to take part in and inform a new historical research project at the weekend.
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Baton relay passes through Bolsover

Heritage Lottery Fund boost for New Bolsover Model Village

Bolsover Castle has been refurbished and will be open to the public. Pictured is Mark Wallis dressed as William Cavandish.

Historical fun at Bolsover Castle battle event

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New campaign aims to boost Derbyshire

Properties on Church Street in Kirkby Cross Conservation Area.

Scheme would have caused harm to Kirkby’s heritage

Mowlands housing plan is withdrawn

Clipstone Headstocks

New plan for Clipstone Headstocks

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Volunteer at Bolsover Castle

BOLSOVER: £750K investment in town centre

The Rev. Stephen Potter with some of the masonry that broke away from the pinnicle of the St. Michael's Church tower and has caused £70,000 worth of damage following the recent storm.

Church damaged by strong winds

Christmas at Newstead Abbey

Abbey and castle host festive events

Grant is heaven sent for South Normanton Church

Medieval forest encampment in Sherwood Forest

Tourism tonic for Nottinghamshire’s attractions

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Become a Cavalier or Roundhead at Bolsover Castle

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