As the sun sets on another glorious week of history in the Chalke Valley and stages are dismantled, tents are folded, swords and spears...

Want to explore the darker side of history? These UK prisons all open their doors to visitors. Photos, background and visiting details.

Here we look at the main pilgrim routes and sites in the UK for modern day pilgrims. History, photos and visiting details.

For the Slow Traveller looking for a day trip or a longer retreat, these are the historic abbeys you can visit in the UK.

Where to day trip from Salisbury, what there is to see and how to get there using public transport.

Historic workhouses which can be visited in the UK. Historical background, photos and visiting details.

Open to the public, these unique houses around the world were once the homes of famous archaeologists.Where to find them, history and photos

19 free museums in London which focus on various aspects of the history of the capital and the people who live there.

Houses both grand and small where British Prime Ministers used to live which are open to the public. Photos and visiting details.