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From the ruins of country estates to manor houses that are still lived in today, the UK is full of incredible historic houses with fascinating stories to tell. There are thousands of historically important houses across Britain, each offering something different.

Many of the UK’s heritage houses are managed by a charity or organisation that arranges the tours and looks after the upkeep of these impressive dwellings. The National Trust in England looks after over 300 historic buildings, while their sister organisation in Scotland is one of the largest heritage organisations in the country.

Another 400 historic monuments and buildings are under the care of English Heritage, while Historic Houses works with heritage attractions and homes to make them accessible to the public and further build the world’s interest in Britain’s heritage.

Houses in all shapes and sizes

When it comes to heritage properties, there isn’t a one size fits all. From the National Trust property Ala Ronde in Devon, the county’s only 16 sided house, to some of the most magnificent manors and historical homes, there are plenty of stories to be told. There is everything from Royal romances to political scandals, incredible art collections and some fascinating architecture.

Famous residence

From lords and ladies to princes, politicians, authors and film stars, some of the most well-known names have lived in Britain’s heritage homes. Agatha Christie’s holiday home in the English Riviera is open to visitors, as are Sylvia Plath and Ted Hugh’s former Devon home and T E Lawrence and Thomas Hardy’s residents in Dorset.
If you visit Shakespeare’s county, you can stop by his childhood home and there are even a number of surviving Tudor homes in Pembroke, some of which are the oldest houses left standing in the UK, all available for you to tour.

A spooktastic time

In the UK, we love a good ghost story and if you are spiritually inclined, you’ll want to visit some of the region’s heritage homes. Some of them have some very spooky stories, particularly of former residents who have never quite moved on.

Find a whole host of heritage houses across the UK here.

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Muncaster Castle

Address

Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1RQ

Telephone
01229 717614

info@muncaster.co.uk

Cumbria

Muncaster Castle is not just a historic landmark. It is a living, breathing treasure that radiates charm, history and a sense of adventure.

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Peover Hall and Gardens

Address

Peover Hall and Gardens, Over Peover, Knutsford, WA16 9HW

Telephone
01565 724220

bookings@peoverhall.com

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.

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Ironbridge Gorge

Address

Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF8 7DQ

Telford

Ironbridge is known throughout the world as the symbol of the Industrial Revolution.

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Hylands Estate

Address

Hylands House, Hylands Estate, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8WQ

Telephone
01245 605500

hylands@chelmsford.gov.uk

Chelmsford

Hylands Estate is a prestigious Grade II* listed public park set within 574 acres of historic parkland. At its heart stands the beautifully renovated Neo-Classical Hylands House open to the public on select days.

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Blenheim Palace

Address

Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP

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.

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Wilton House

Address

Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0BJ

Telephone
01722 746728

tourism@wiltonhouse.com

Salisbury

Whether you come to stroll in the grounds, watch your children let off steam in the adventure playground, or enjoy the art collection in the House, come and enjoy Wilton House.

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1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey and

Address

1066 Battle Of Hastings, Abbey and, Battle, Sussex, TN33 0AD

Telephone
01424 775705

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

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.

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The Manor, Hemingford Grey

Address

Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BN

Telephone
07984 897589

diana_boston@hotmail.com

Huntingdon

One of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Britain, The Manor was Lucy M. Boston's home from 1939 and was the setting for her Green Knowe children's books.

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Whittington Court

Address

Whittington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4HF

Telephone
01242 820556

lucy@whittingtoncourt.co.uk

Cheltenham

Whittington Court is a small Tudor manor house with Jacobean and later additions, set in beautiful Cotswold countryside five miles east of Cheltenham.

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Cadhay

Address

Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1QT

Telephone
01404 813511

Rupert.th@googlemail.com

Devon

Cadhay is approached by an avenue of lime-trees, and stands in an extensive garden, with herbaceous borders and yew hedges, with excellent views over the original medieval fish ponds.

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Glynde Place

Address

Glynde Place, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6SX

Telephone
+44 (0)1273 858224

info@glynde.co.uk

Lewes

Glynde Place is situated at the top of the village of Glynde and has commanding views over the Weald and Sussex Downs.

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