The National Heritage List for England
Search the National Heritage List for England to find listed buildings, battlefields, monuments, parks, gardens, shipwrecks and more.
National Blue Plaque Scheme
The national blue plaque scheme has awarded its third blue plaque to George Harrison, lead guitarist of The Beatles and one of the most talented and influential musicians and songwriters of the 20th century.
Historic England is also launching the public nomination process, offering you the opportunity to tell us who you think should be awarded a national blue plaque.
Heritage is for everyone
Welcome to your Historic England. Home to stories about incredible people.
Find new routes into careers in the heritage sector with traditional skills programmes
Find new routes into careers in the heritage sector with traditional skills programmes
Explore a range of training schemes that develop the understanding and practical skills needed to work on traditional (pre-1919) and historic buildings and gardens.
Find out how to take partMeet our Young Advisers
Meet our Young Advisers
Our Young Advisers are a group of 11 young people from across the country. They’re at the heart of our efforts to engage more young people with England’s heritage.
Discover moreDevelop skills for a career in heritage, at a pace that suits you
Develop skills for a career in heritage, at a pace that suits you
Access training when and where suits you best, with our courses delivered primarily through e-learning.
Develop your skillsWomen's History
Women's History
Women's achievements and experiences have left a deep impression on the historic environment. Now they've been highlighted to reveal a host of fascinating and inspirational stories.
Read about incredible womenDeveloping an Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Strategy
Developing an Inclusion, Diversity and Equality Strategy
Find out more about Historic England's approach and get advice on developing an inclusive strategy for your organisation.
Learn moreThe Story of LGBTQ+ Activism in Lancaster and Morecambe
The Story of LGBTQ+ Activism in Lancaster and Morecambe
The towns of Lancaster and Morecambe have been forerunners in LGBTQ+ activism and recreation in the North of England since the 1970s.
Learn moreUnlocking the potential of high streets
Historic England is helping to deliver schemes at more than 60 high streets across England that will transform and restore disused and dilapidated buildings into new homes, shops, work places and community spaces, restoring local historic character and improving public realm.
Tackling climate change
We’re facing a global climate crisis. Historic England recognises the need for urgent action and is committed to achieving net zero. We are researching and advising how the historic environment can positively contribute to overall global sustainability.
Latest News
Sue Wilkinson has been reappointed Commissioner of Historic England for a second term of 4 years by Lucy Frazer, Secretary of State at DCMS.
13th Cabmen's Shelter in London Listed
The cabmen's shelter on Wellington Place, St John’s Wood, has been listed at Grade II – all 13 historic green huts in London are now protected.
Her Majesty The Queen Visits Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Queen Camilla visited Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings as part of a wider visit to Shrewsbury.
New Research Shows Heritage Boosts Your Wellbeing
New research shows that, on average, life satisfaction improves to the value of £515 a year from living near heritage.