While major exhibition tickets can be expensive, Britain offers an abundance of stunning medieval art and architecture that can be enjoyed year-round without any entry fee.
Here are five incredible treasures from the Middle Ages that you can visit for free.
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Durham Cathedral
This magnificent cathedral features massive geometric columns and houses historic relics. Its main spaces are open to the public free of charge.
The Lewis Chessmen
These Scandinavian-carved ivory chess pieces portray feudal society in all its ranks. They are on display in the British Museum's free permanent galleries.
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Northumberland Castle Keep
The towering keep of this historic castle once guarded the border country. It famously inspired a painting by JMW Turner and is free to explore.
Trinity Chapel Altarpiece
Painted by the Flemish artist Hugo van der Goes, this Gothic masterpiece features an organ-playing angel. It is free to view at the National Galleries of Scotland.
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North Wales Seaside Ruin
This historic coastal site is where King Richard II famously waited before being deposed. The atmospheric ruins have no entry fee.
