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Lewes
Firle Place has been the home of the Gage family for over 500 years. Set at the foot of the Sussex Downs within its own parkland, this unique house, originally Tudor, is built of Caen stone and was substantially remodelled in the 18th century.
Alnwick
Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum have been owned by the Grey family since 1319.
Market Harborough
Rockingham Castle was built on the instructions of William The Conqueror, following his invasion of Britain in 1066. Rockingham Castle has been home to the Saunders Watson family for the past 450 years, and prior to that was held by the Crown.
Sussex
1066 is the year the Normans defeated the English at the Battle of Hastings. Visit the site of this momentous event and Battle Abbey, which was founded by William the Conqueror as penance for the bloodshed and as a memorial for the dead.
Towcester
The most striking feature of Wakefield Walk was the large expanse of Wakefield Lawn.
Merthyr Tydfil
Cyfarthfa Castle is widely regarded as the best-preserved and grandest Ironmaster’s house in Wales. The building, which is Grade 1 listed, is of national, historical, and architectural significance and was built in 1825 for the Ironmaster, William…
Brecon
Abercamlais is a splendid Grade 1 listed mansion set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. Come and explore the beautiful walled garden and the unique suspension bridge in the historic grounds.
No photography in house. Guided Tours: Obligatory.…
Richmond
Since their creation in 1759, the Royal Botanic Gardens have made a significant contribution to the study of plant diversity and economic botany and formed a unique testimony to developments in garden art that were subsequently diffused around the…
Salisbury
Salisbury Cathedral is a medieval masterpiece, standing for over 800 years. Stepping into this spectacular living church you will find stunning ancient architecture and colourful stained-glass treasures, along with breath-taking modern art and…
Pulborough
Set within an ancient deer park below the South Downs, Parham is one of the country's finest Elizabethan Houses, complete with a Great Hall and Long Gallery. The award-winning gardens consist of beautiful Pleasure Grounds and Walled Garden.
Sible Hedingham
One of the most complete historic watermills in Essex with most of the original machinery. Restored working water wheel. Open weekends in spring and summer.
Lancashire
Award-winning Leighton Hall is the lived-in house of the famous furniture-making Gillow dynasty. Unravel the fascinating past of this ancient, Lancashire family, wander through the spectacular grounds and pretty gardens and displays.
Caerphilly
The four castles of Beaumaris, Conwy, Caernarfon, Harlech and the attendant fortified towns at Conwy and Caernarfon in Gwynedd, North Wales, are the finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe, as…
Shropshire
A red brick Georgian house in an idyllic 18th century parkland setting situated on the Welsh side of the Shropshire/Welsh border.
Oxfordshire
Blenheim Palace is only 8 miles from Oxford, and boasts more than 300 years of history to discover and over 2000 acres of beautiful parkland to explore.
Ingatestone
Tudor manor house and grounds containing furniture, pictures and memorabilia accumulated by the resident family over the centuries.
TOTNES
Tucked away in a deep wooded valley Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin with a colourful history of intrigue.
Sudbury
Gainsborough’s House is the childhood home of Thomas Gainsborough RA, now a museum with an outstanding collection of his work.
Cobham
Painshill is an award-winning 18th century landscape garden where you are invited to walk around a work of art. Winding paths will take you on a journey to discover a living canvas with beautiful vistas and dramatically placed garden buildings.…
Ross-shire
Just 17 miles north of Inverness, the architecturally unique country house hotel, centred on two octagons and with 'lying-pane' glazed windows, is an ideal base for touring the Scottish Highlands.