The 2006 BBC series Battlefield Britain told the story of eight key battles fought on and over British soil. Follow the Culture24Trails below to find key locations, museums and heritage sites you can visit to find out more.
From Boudicca's destructive rebellion against the Romans to the incredible feats of 'The Few' who saw off the Luftwaffe, these battles all had wide-reaching consequences and implications for the future of these isles.
In conjunction with the BBC, the 24 Hour Museum has created eight trails that are designed to show you the best places to visit around the country to get a real idea of what happened.
Click on one of the links below to see the spoils of war and discover the story behind these violent clashes at a museum or historic site near you.
The 24 Hour Museum follows in the footsteps of that greatest of rebels, Boudicca to see where you can go to find out what really happened when she stood up against the mighty Roman Empire.
Heralding the beginning of the Norman Conquest, the Battle of Hastings, when William faced Harold on the south coast, was one of the bloodiest and most important battles ever fought on British soil.
While the BBC series took a look at a decisive battle of the Welsh rebellion, the 24 Hour Museum goes off in search of its great leader, Owain Glyn Dwr.
Britain’s defeat of the Spanish Armada was a victory against one of the great sea-going nations. Our trail follows the dramatic events helped seal the British reputation as a seafaring people.
The battle of Naseby saw Oliver Cromwell's New Model Army win the decisive battle of the English Civil War, effectively bringing an end to the absolute power of the monarchy.
Looking across the Irish Sea, this 24 Hour Museum trail tells the story of the Battle of the Boyne - the effects of which are still having consequences in everyday life in Ireland today.
Culloden was the last pitched battle on British soil and brought an end to Bonnie Prince Charlie's rebellion, securing the crown of Britain for the House of Hanover.
The final instalment looks to the skies and the RAF's struggle to prevent a Nazi invasion in the darkest days of WWII when Britain stood alone.
