With lots of beautiful scenery to explore across this Easter weekend, a visit to one of the English Heritage sites could be the perfect fit for you and your family.
Although Covid restrictions limit some of the activities we could normally be doing during the Easter break, the rules have eased slightly which means you can meet up to six people outside, socially distanced.
Here are five English Heritage sites you could visit this Easter weekend.
Furness Abbey
Barrow
The grounds of Furness Abbey are open. All indoor areas remain closed, and safety measures are in place to keep everyone safe.
You do need to book your visit in advance, which can be done here.
English Heritage is carrying out emergency conservation work to stop the ruined Abbey church sinking into the soft ground.
All details on safety measure can be found here.
Brougham Castle
Penrith
The grounds of Furness Abbey are open. All indoor areas remain closed, and safety measures are in place to keep everyone safe.
You do need to book your visit in advance, which can be done here.
In a picturesque setting beside the crossing of the River Eamont in Cumbria, Brougham Castle was founded in the early 13th century.
All details on keeping the public safety measure can be found here.
Ravenglass Roman Bath House
Ravenglass
Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.
The remains of the bath house of Ravenglass Roman fort, established in AD 130, are among the tallest Roman structures surviving in northern Britain - the walls stand almost four metres high.
More information can be found here.
Ambleside Roman Fort
Ambleside
English Heritage's website says: "On the shores of Lake Windermere, the well-marked remains of Ambleside Roman Fort date from the 2nd century. It was probably built under Hadrian's rule to guard the Roman road from Brougham to Ravenglass and to act as a supply base."
For more information click here.
Penrith Castle
Penrith
English Heritage's website states: "Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots. It was later transformed into a luxurious residence by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who became Richard III. Surviving to their full height, the castle walls stand in a public park."
For more information click here.
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