English Heritage

Description

Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.

Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.

That’s why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it’s why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to play, learn and create.

Our Places

We care for bridges and bronzes, gardens and gargoyles, stone circles and secret bunkers and everything in between.

It’s our job to conserve these places and objects, to open them up and to share their stories with as many people as possible.

Our People

We’re a team of over 5,000 volunteers and 2,500 employees.

If you’d like to join us, you can find out more about what it’s like to work or volunteer at English Heritage.

As a charity, we’re governed by our board of trustees. Dr Chris Michaels is acting chair of the board. The trustees delegate the day-to-day running of the charity to the senior management team, which is led by our interim chief executive, Geoff Parkin.