Come Here!

Liz Drury

Come Here! — A Heritage Podcast with Liz Drury Looking for inspiring places to visit — and the stories behind them? Come Here! is the podcast that takes you inside the UK’s most fascinating heritage sites, museums, galleries, historic houses, parks and cultural spaces — in the company of the people who know them best. Hosted by voiceover artist and archaeology PhD Liz Drury, each weekly episode features a friendly, in-depth conversation with curators, site managers, rangers and heritage professionals from across the sector. Together, we explore the history of their sites, the hidden details visitors might otherwise miss, what makes each place special — and, of course, all the practical information you need to plan a visit. Whether you’re a heritage enthusiast, a day-trip planner, or simply curious about the stories behind Britain’s cultural spaces, Come Here! will introduce you to somewhere new. And if you work in the heritage sector yourself, this podcast is your invitation too — a chance to share your site, your passion, and your visitor experience with a wider audience. New episodes every week. Come and discover somewhere worth visiting.

  1. 5d ago

    The Sheffield Blitz Walking Tour

    Join author and social historian Neil Anderson as he explores Sheffield's remarkable Blitz story through two major new heritage experiences. Discover the immersive Sheffield Blitz exhibition at the National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield, featuring the moving first-hand testimonies of survivors, rare artefacts and newly uncovered stories from World War Two. Neil also discusses the Sheffield Blitz Walking Tour, a location-based app that guides visitors around the city centre, revealing the places, people and events that shaped two of the darkest nights in Sheffield's history. The conversation also explores the wider work of the National Emergency Services Museum and how innovative storytelling, digital technology and community heritage are bringing Sheffield's wartime past to life for new generations. neilandersonmedia.com https://visitnesm.org.uk https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.llamadigital.sheffieldblitz&pli=1

  2. Oct 8

    Chatsworth House, Derbyshire

    This week on the Come Here! podcast, we're off to Derbyshire to visit one of England's best loved stately homes. Chatsworth is an iconic country estate, renowned for its rich history, creativity and collections spanning more than 4,000 years. Home to the Devonshire family for seventeen generations, the estate features over 25 rooms to explore, including the Painted Hall, State Rooms and Sculpture Gallery. Set within 105 acres of beautifully cultivated gardens, visitors can discover historic and contemporary water features, sculptures, an arboretum, a rock garden and countless hidden gems. Chatsworth is cared for by Chatsworth House Trust, a registered charity established in 1981. www.chatsworth.org

  3. Oct 1

    Poole's Cavern, Buxton

    Poole’s Cavern is one of Derbyshire’s finest natural limestone caves, offering visitors the opportunity to explore a remarkable geological landscape shaped over millions of years. Surrounding the cavern, Buxton Country Park provides more than 160 acres of mature woodland, diverse wildlife and scenic walking trails just minutes from Buxton town centre. The sites are managed by Buxton Civic Association, a charitable trust working to protect the area’s natural environment and heritage while providing opportunities for visitors to enjoy and learn about this unique landscape. https://buxtoncivicassociation.org.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/BCABuxtonCivicAssociation https://www.instagram.com/pooles_cavern/

  4. Sep 24

    Captain Cook Museum, Whitby

    Step into the only surviving building certainly linked to James Cook — a Grade I listed 17th-century house on Whitby's historic harbourside. Built in 1688, this was home to Captain John Walker, who took on a seventeen-year-old apprentice named James Cook in 1746. The rest is history. Inside, you'll walk the same floorboards Cook once did. True to Quaker principles, there's no grandeur here — just an authentic, atmospheric glimpse into a master-mariner's world, its original colours restored to create a calm, evocative feel. Ground floor rooms are furnished exactly as they were in the 1750s. Look closely in the Blue Room: the original floorboards, and a door cleverly bent to match the panelling — a nod to Whitby's shipwrights and craftsmen. Climb higher and follow Cook's journey from Whitby to Canada, and on to the far "Ends of the Earth." At the top, the attic where young Cook once slept now hosts a special exhibition that changes every year — with the harbour view getting better with every step up. Outside, our Courtyard Garden blooms with 18th-century planting, including exotic South Seas species like flax and bottlebrush. And don't miss our collection of over 700 stunning botanical prints from the Joseph Banks Florilegium, drawn by Sydney Parkinson on Cook's first voyage. There's always something happening: • Tuesdays — Free guided Tours at 11am & 12pm (included with entry) • Wednesdays — Storytime and Workshops for families • Thursdays — Talks exploring Cook's life and legacy • Every August — The Historical Maritime Society sails in! Meet Nelson-era sailors and Royal Marines in full uniform, bringing the Age of Sail to life every Saturday and Sunday Open 7 days a week, February to November. Come walk in the footsteps of a legend https://www.cookmuseumwhitby.co.uk

  5. Sep 17

    Thornton Abbey & St Peter's Church, North Lincs

    Thornton Abbey and St Peter's Church are both in the care of English Heritage and are located a few miles apart. Both sites are only open once a month, but on the same day, so you can visit both together. Use the links below to find the dates. https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/thornton-abbey-and-gatehouse/# https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/st-peters-church-barton-upon-humber/

  6. Sep 10

    Whitby Museum

    Here at Whitby Museum, we are surrounded by cabinets filled with curiosities. As you wander through, footsteps echo on the creaky floorboards, the magic seeps, history pours and discoveries are made; revealing the life of our historic coastal town from the Jurassic era to the present day, our collections are fascinating – even quirky. Come and see our fossils, our costumes, our model ships and our curiosities for yourself. Whatever your age, whatever your interests, Whitby Museum is a precious treasure trove. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCky-laXLuVwI1mGjzY6KP0g https://www.instagram.com/whitbymuseum/ https://www.facebook.com/WhitbyMuseum/ https://whitbymuseum.org.uk/category/library-archives-blog/ https://redcircle.com/shows/24175188-fab1-4f63-91e1-e144e3064573

  7. Sep 3

    Louth Museum, Lincolnshire

    Louth Naturalists' Antiquarian and Literary Society was established in Louth almost 140 years ago, later becoming a charity and a company running our local independent museum. Louth Museum is an award winning visitor attraction in the historic market town of Louth, nestling at the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds. There are four galleries, a library and a gift shop. Discover: The back-lit panoramic bird’s-eye view of Victorian Louth Rocks and fossils of the Lincolnshire Wolds 200,000 years of local archaeology Brickmaking and printing The disastrous Louth Flood of May 1920 The story of the Ghost of the Green Lady Carpets made in Louth The largest national collection of Victorian woodcarvings by Thomas Wilkinson Wallis Whilst the museum is closed - why not take a virtual tour. https://www.louthmuseum.org.uk

  8. Aug 27

    The Walks of Life Museum, Tuxford, Nottinghamshire

    The Walks of Life is UK's only museum dedicated to the collection of handcarts, and was established in the 1990s by the late Dorothy Harrison. The collection includes wheeled mobility throughout life - from birth, through childcare, work and old age, and in addition to carts the museum also has a comprehensive social history collection. The site encompasses, a historic farmhouse, three exhibition halls, Tuxford's last telephone box, a pick-your-own fruit orchard, and a special wartime exhibition. Website: https://walksoflifemuseum.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walksoflifemuseum mail address: admin@walksoflifemuseum.org

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Come Here! — A Heritage Podcast with Liz Drury Looking for inspiring places to visit — and the stories behind them? Come Here! is the podcast that takes you inside the UK’s most fascinating heritage sites, museums, galleries, historic houses, parks and cultural spaces — in the company of the people who know them best. Hosted by voiceover artist and archaeology PhD Liz Drury, each weekly episode features a friendly, in-depth conversation with curators, site managers, rangers and heritage professionals from across the sector. Together, we explore the history of their sites, the hidden details visitors might otherwise miss, what makes each place special — and, of course, all the practical information you need to plan a visit. Whether you’re a heritage enthusiast, a day-trip planner, or simply curious about the stories behind Britain’s cultural spaces, Come Here! will introduce you to somewhere new. And if you work in the heritage sector yourself, this podcast is your invitation too — a chance to share your site, your passion, and your visitor experience with a wider audience. New episodes every week. Come and discover somewhere worth visiting.

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  • Creator
    Liz Drury
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Liz Drury
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