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As lovers of all things history and castle-related, England and Wales are a treasure trove of days out and out-of-the-blue nerdy visits. That’s why, when visiting the lovely Kenilworth Castle recently we were more than taken in by the genius salesman that was the membership stand man. However, we also love a good bargain, so jumping on a year’s membership we decided to set ourselves a challenge.

How many English Heritage properties could we visit before the year’s membership was up? Game. On. With over 400 historic sights to visit, we decided to check off as many as we possibly could (well could within the time left from both of our full-time jobs). Here’s what we have ticked off so far since the start of our challenge.

📍Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire

📍Stokesay Castle, Shropshire

📍 Clun Castle, Shropshire

📍 Acton Burnell Castle, Shropshire

📍 The Tithe Barn, Bradford-upon-Avon

📍 Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Derbyshire

📍 Clifford’s Tower, York

📍 Witley Court & Gardens, Worcestershire

📍 Housesteads Roman Fort, Northumberland

📍 Chesters Roman Fort & Museum, Northumberland

📍 Boscobel House & the Royal Oak

📍 White Ladies Priory

📍 Croxdon Abbey

📍 Goodrich Castle

📍 Wroxeter Roman City

📍 Beeston Castle

📍 Pendennis Castle

📍Bolsover Castle

📍 Kirby Hall

📍Rushton Triangular Lodge

Running total of costs we should have incurred: £138.05

Number of Properties Visited: 20

Be sure to check back soon for the next instalment of our challenge and let us know if you have any favourites you think we should check out! Looking for more? Click that lovely button below for more of my adventures.