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English Heritage 5 THINGS TO DO // ENGLISH HERITAGE 1 Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire Kenilworth Castle has been a major military stronghold, a royal palace and an inspiration to writers and artists for 900 years. Give your students deeper knowledge of Kenilworth on one of English Heritage's GCSE tours, and use the free GCSE guide to support a study of the historic environment. 2 Stonehenge, Wiltshire Study this iconic monument, including the early significance of the landscape to the first builders of Stonehenge and the three phases of its construction. Explore the changing beliefs surrounding the site as a sacred place, and how different people used Stonehenge throughout history. 3 Dover Castle, Kent Guarding the shortest crossing between England and Europe, Dover Castle became known as the ‘Key to England’ for its crucial defence of the coastline for 2,000 years. Its rich history makes Dover ideal for studying changing attitudes towards defence and the evolving psychology of war. 4 Battle Abbey and battlefield, East Sussex Re-enact a decisive moment in the Norman conquest of England with an interactive, expert-led walking tour of the battlefield and wider site. Explore events leading up to the Battle of Hastings and discover how the Normans established control after their victory. 5 Carlisle Castle, Cumbria Dominating the landscape around it for 900 years, the castle was the focus of territorial wars between the monarchs of Scotland and England throughout much of medieval history. It remained in military use until 1959, so makes an ideal study of siege warfare and the changing use of castles in England. www.english-heritage.org.uk/schools E: bookeducation@english-heritage.org.uk Looking for a memorable history trip for your GCSE class? These five great options will bring learning to life... ENQUIRE NOW! Get free entry to over 400 properties when you book in advance, or take part in curriculum-aligned GCSE workshops supporting both OCR and AQA. PARTNER CONT ENT 56 | www.teachwire.net/school-trips