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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…
The Tower of London spans over 900 years of British history. Fortress, palace, prison, arsenal and garrison, it is one of the most famous fortified buildings in the world, and houses the Crown Jewels, armouries, Yeoman Warders and ravens.
Cambridgeshire
Kimbolton Castle has a rich and fascinating history that has seen it develop from a wooden motte and bailey castle in Norman times, into the building it is today - home to Kimbolton School. The family seat of the Dukes of Manchester from 1615 to…
Sutton Park is a lovely early Georgian stately home. The beautiful gardens are renowned and have won many awards.
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…
Near Truro
Trewithen is an historic estate near Truro, Cornwall. Owned and lived in by the same family for 300 years, it is both private home and national treasure.
Southport
Meols Hall manor-house and estate have been in the Hesketh family for 27 generations and is still a privately-owned home
Epping
Copped Hall was the burnt-out shell of a fine Georgian mansion but now being restored. Superbly sited on a ridge overlooking its landscaped parkland. The mansion and gardens are situated on a site of ancient human habitation.
Ripon
Veiled in a secluded valley, this World Heritage Site promises to surprise and captivate with its vast Cistercian abbey ruins, Georgian water garden, a medieval deer park, Elizabethan Hall and Gothic church.
Devon
Late Georgian house built by the ancestors of the current owners and set in its own parkland. Family members offer tours on certain days (see www.hemerdonhouse.co.uk for details), and visitors may also explore the grounds on those days.
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.…
Grantham
Built c1580. 400 years of Fane family portraits. Open by written appointment. Guided tours by owner approximately 11/4 hours. Tearooms at The Crafty Cafe, 100 yards, for light lunches and teas.
Llanfairfechan
This Arts and Crafts house was built in 1900 by the architect H L North as his family home and contains much of the original furniture and William Morris fabrics.
Hereford
A small Palladian mansion designed by James Wyatt. Park and grounds by Humphrey Repton whose 'Red Book' along with antique china and watercolours are on display.
Knutsford
A fully-furnished, Elizabethan manor-house with Carolean stables. General Patton's 3rd Army HQ for their first 6 months stay in Britain during WW2.
Ballindalloch
Ballindalloch Castle is first and foremost the much loved family home of the Macpherson- Grants. It is one of the very few privately owned castles to have been lived in continuously by its original family.
Horringer
Ickworth House, Parkland and Gardens is a unique place created from the vision of an eccentric man – Frederick Hervey, the Earl-Bishop; commissioned to be a magnificent showcase to house his priceless treasures within the ancient deer park and…
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.
Towcester
The most striking feature of Wakefield Walk was the large expanse of Wakefield Lawn.
Macclesfield
Sculptures, paintings, furniture and family monuments. A Georgian chapel, tearooms, gardens, lakes, nature walks and a touring caravan park.