Historic Houses,Ca stl es and Gard e ns 2023
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e 2023 edition of the Historic Houses, Castles and Gardens
Supplement is a must-have for those looking to explore the rich and diverse heritage of the British Isles With a fantastic collection of treasures waiting to be discovered , this supplement is packed full of inspiration for those looking to delve into our histor y and culture
e British Isles has a long and rich histor y, and it is no sur prise that this small geographical area is famous for its extraordinar y buildings, castles, and gardens From the most opulent of houses, to the most humble and important buildings of national significance, there is something here for ever yone
Whether your group is interested in royal histor y, or in exploring the opulence and extravagance of the past, this supplement will provide you with the information you need to plan your next adventure. From grand and stately homes to historic castles and beautifully landscaped gardens, the heritage and culture of the British Isles is truly something to behold.
In these pages, you will find a veritable mix of heritage and culture to explore, making 2023 the per fect time to celebrate all that the British Isles has to offer. Your support of these historic buildings, gardens, and places will help ensure that the y are preserved for generations to come and will allow others to experience the rich and diverse histor y of these incredible islands.
So why not plan a visit today and discover the rich heritage that Britain has to offer?
At times, it can be overwhelming to discern the ownership of heritage organisations in the UK due to their sheer number. We present a g uide to help you navigate the world of Britain’s heritage.
Cadw / Historic Environment Scotl and / Love Heritage
NI Government
ag encies which run and promote historic building s and monuments on behalf of the de volved administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively Cadw means ‘ protect ’ in Welsh and that is just what the y do, opening and looking aer 121
historic sites in Wales, which has the thickest densit y of castles in Europe HES and Love Heritag e NI do the same job for sites in Scotland and in Northern Ireland from castles to heng es. www.cadw.gov.wales /www.historicenvironment.scot / www.communities-ni.gov.uk
English Heritage
ing s are different in Eng land where Eng lish Heritag e is a stand alone national charit y which has been independent of g overnment since 1983. With a real focus on families, EH helps us all “Step into Eng land’s Stor y ” at over 400 historic places. www.english-heritage.org.uk
Heritage O pen Days / Doors O pen Days
Charities that encourag e public access to historic places, which are not normally open over a special festival period each September or October and including e ver y thing from townhouses, factories and mills to wartime bunkers. Look out for the pink bunting on 9 to 18 September 2022 in Eng land, and September weekends in Scotland www.heritageopendays.org.uk / www.doorsopendays.org.uk
Historic Houses
A not-for-profit org anisation which represents over 1500 owners of historic houses and their associated estates, g ardens and parks
Independently owned and sometimes idiosyncratic, members include many of the g reatest houses in the land O ver 320 are open reg ularly to the public, you can stay in some, g et married in many and others offer tours on specific dates. www.historichouses.org
Historic Royal Pal aces
e org anisation that runs and looks aer the six castles and palaces which belong to the nation and are not the private propert y of the Royal Family. www.hrp.org.uk
The L andmark Trust
A charit y that has rescued and restored over 200 neg lected historic building s, oen hig hly eccentric ones, so the y can be used for holiday lets Weekend in e Pig st y, anyone ? www.landmarktr ust.org.uk
Local authorities
Your local authorit y probably owns at least some historic building s and, of course, museums Many also own extraordinar y sites that rang e from ships to archaeolog y.
National Gardens Scheme / Scotl and’s Gardens
Charities set up aer World War 1 to raise mone y for nursing by donating fees g enerated by opening private g ardens to visitors. Now expanded to include g roups of villag e g ardens, providing g arden inspiration for all www.ngs.org.uk / www.scotlandsgardens.org
National Trust / National Trust for Scotl and National charities which have been caring for historic building s, countr yside and coastline “for e ver yone, for e ver ” since 1895 and 1931 respectively NT Eng land and Wales now has 5 million members and looks aer 300 historic building s, hundreds of miles of coastline and thousands of acres of countr yside. NT Scotland is smaller, with around 129 building s. www.nationaltr ust.org.uk / www.nts.org.uk
Other Organizations
Look be yond historic building s and there are plent y of org anisations whate ver your passion : the Association of Eng lish Cathedrals ; Association for Industrial Archaeolog y ; Battlefields Trust ; British Association of Friends of Museums ; Canal and River Trust ; Churches Conser vation Trust ; Council for British Archaeolog y ; Maritime Trust ; National Piers Societ y ; R ailway Heritag e Trust ; eatres Trust and many more e y variously own and run heritag e sites or org anise lectures, online study, visits and social e vents. It’s really just up to you to decide how you want to g et involved.
Bamburgh Ca stle in Northumberl and , Engl and , is over 1,400 years old and has been home to kings, saints, and warriors. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the region.
Location, location, location... Great Britain's stunning collection of ma jestic castles and stately homes has made it the top destination for filmmakers and movie location scouts. These photogenic locations offer an authentic snapshot of a certain period , making them the per fect choice for cinematic productions.
From the g randeur of Highclere Castle in Hampshire, Engl and , which served as the iconic filming location for Downton Abbe y, to the impressive Chatsworth House in Derbyshire, Engl and , which has been featured in Pride and Pre judice and The Duchess, these locations provide a picturesque backdrop for any film.
Other popul ar choices include Alnwick Castle in Northumberl and , Engl and , which pl ayed a starring role in the Harr y Potter films, and Culzean Castle in Ayrshire, Scotl and , which has appeared in Outl ander and The Wicker Man.
W hether it's a period drama or a fantasy adventure, these stunning locations have become a staple in the film industr y and continue to inspire filmmakers and moviegoers alike.
TOWE r OF LONDON - has been used in numerous films and T V series, including The Crown, Eliz abeth: The Golden Age, and Pirates of the Caribbean : On Stranger Tides
One interesting anecdote about the Tower of London is that the ravens that live on the grounds are considered to be the guardians of the tower Legend has it that if the ravens ever leave, the tower will fall and the kingdom will crumble Visitors can save up to 30% on tickets if the y book for a group of 15 or more people www.hr p.org.uk/tower-of-london/#gs.r4qpus
WESTMiNSTE r ABBEy - has appeared in several films and T V series, including Four Weddings and a Funeral and The Da Vinci Code. An interesting anecdote about Westminster Abbe y is that it is home to a number of famous tombs, including those of Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Geoffre y Chaucer. Visitors can save 10% on tickets if the y book for a group of 20 or more people. www.westminster-abbe y.org/visit-us
H AMPTON COurT PAL ACE - has been featured in several T V series and films, including The Other Bole yn Girl and The Tudors. One interesting anecdote about Hampton Court Palace is that it is said to be haunted by the ghost of Catherine Howard , the fifth wife of King Henr y VIII Visitors can save up to 15% on tickets if the y book for a group of 15 or more people www.hr p.org.uk/hampton-court-palace
OxFOrD uNi vE r SiT y - has been used as a filming location for several films and T V series, including Harr y Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, The Theor y of Ever ything , and Inspector Morse. An interesting anecdote about Oxford Universit y is that it has produced more British prime ministers than any other institution, including David Cameron and Theresa May. Visitors can save up to 15% on tickets if the y book for a group of 15 or more people.
www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/visiting/visiting-ox ford
DINBURGH C ASTL E - Edinburgh Castle has been used as a filming location for several movies, including Mar y, Queen of Scots and Outlaw King. One interesting anecdote about Edinburgh Castle is that it was once used as a prison, and many prisoners were executed within its walls. Visitors can save up to 20% on tickets if the y book for a group of 15 or more people.
www.edinburghcastle.scot/visit/tickets-prices
BATH - The cit y of Bath has been used as a filming location for several movies and T V series, including Jane Austen's Persuasion and The Duchess One interesting anecdote about Bath is that Jane Austen lived in the cit y for a number of years and set two of her novels, Northanger Abbe y and Persuasion, there Visitors can save up to 20% on tickets if the y book for a group of 10 or more people Visit www visitbath co uk/ for more information .
HIGHCL E RE C ASTL E - the setting for the T V series Downton Abbe y, has become a popular tourist attraction in the UK One interesting anecdote about Highclere Castle is that it has been owned by the same family, the Carnarvons, for over 300 years. Visitors can save up to 10% on tickets if the y book for a group of 15 or more people.
www.highclerecastle.co.uk/visit-us
CH ATSWORTH HOUSE - has been used as a filming location for several movies and T V series, including Pride and Pre judice and The Crown. One interesting anecdote about Chatsworth House is that it was used as a filming location for the movie The Duchess, which tells the stor y of Georgiana Cavendish, the Duchess of Devonshire, who lived at Chatsworth in the 18th centur y. Visitors can save up to 20% on tickets if the y book for a group of 15 or more people.
www.chatsworth.org/visit/plan- your-visit/
THE ROYAL PAVIL ION - The Royal Pavilion in Brighton has been used as a filming location for several movies and T V series, including The Young Victoria and Poirot One interesting anecdote about the Royal Pavilion is that it was used as a militar y hospital during World War I Visitors can save up to 20% on tickets if the y book for a group of 10 or more people
www brightonmuseums org uk/royalpavilion/
THE GLOBE THE ATRE - in London has been used as a filming location for several movies and T V series, including Shakespeare in Love and The Hollow Crown. An interesting anecdote about the Globe Theatre is that it is a replica of the original theatre, which was built in 1599 and burned down in 1613 during a per formance of Shakespeare's Henr y VIII. Visitors can save up to 20% on tickets if the y book for a group of 15 or more people.
www.shakespearesglobe.com/
So there you have it, some of the most iconic historical attractions in the UK , along with some interesting anecdotes and group discount information
Whether you ' re a histor y buff or a film fan, these attractions are well worth a visit
FXQuadro shutterstockHampton Court Pal ace is a sumptuous architectural master piece situated on the banks of the Thames in southwest London. Built in the early 16th centur y, it was once the residence of King Henr y VIII, who l avishly expanded and furnished the pal ace with priceless artwork and ornate furnishings.
One of the most intrig uing aspects of Hampton Court Pal ace is its famous hedge maze, which covers over half an acre of l and and dates back to the 17th centur y. Legend has it that a young l ady once became so lost in the maze that she had to be rescued by a g roup of gardeners.
Another interesting feature of the pal ace is its impressive astronomical clock, which is said to have been built by a 16th centur y clockmaker named Nichol as Kratzer. The clock is not only stunning to behold , but also boasts a number of astronomical functions, such as tracking the phases of the moon.
Finally, it's worth noting that Hampton Court Pal ace has pl ayed host to many important events throughout its histor y, including the christening of Prince Edward (son of Queen Elizabeth II) in 1964. With its rich histor y, stunning architecture, and fascinating features, Hampton Court Pal ace is truly a British treasure that continues to captivate visitors from around the world .
1620s House and Garden
e house is a sur viving example of a family home built in the 13th centur y and then modernised in 1618 Surrounding the house are period g ardens and woodland planted as part of the National Forest.
Address- e 1620s House and Garden, Leicestershire, UK , Manor Road, Coalville, United King dom, LE67 2F W
Email address1620shouse@leics g ov uk Phone number- 01455 290429
Admission details- ere is an admission charg e to the site, which allows unlimited repeat visits on non-event open days for a 12-month period. Family tickets available See website for details Free parking
Facilites- toilets and wheelchair accessible toilets on site. Assisted wheelchair users are welcome but there is restricted access to the upper floors of the house Staff assistance available Hearing loop/equipment available.
‘Architecture as theatre’ in the hear t of Devon
Recently described by Simon Jenkins in e Guardian as “architecture as theatre,”* Exeter Cathedral has stood at the heart
of Devon for nearly a thousand years Awe-inspiring beaut y and a fascinating histor y makes it a popular group travel destination, and Trip Advisor ’ s top -ranked ‘thing to do in Devon ’**
V isitors can explore the building and learn more about Exeter Cathedral’s histor y with a choice of entertaining tours ( including roof tours), and audio g uides in Eng lish, French, Italian and German ey can discover a unique g i collection in the Cathedral Shop, and enjoy locally-produced drinks and refreshments at the Ten Fi y café
For a truly unique experience, the cathedral hosts a vibrant calendar of events, performances, exhibitions and inclusive ser vices to suit all tastes Groups can also make an appointment to visit the L ibrar y & Archives and see treasures dating back over a thousand years
Special admission rates for groups of ten or more start at £5.50 per person for an ung uided visit, or £6 to include a standard tour Special tours are available from £8 per person
To find out more visit www.exetercathedral.org.uk/ plan-your-visit or email visit@exeter- cathedral.org.uk
Fur ther information about coach parking near Exeter Cathedral can be found at bit.ly/exeter- coaches
R aby Castle
R aby Castle is a landmark location in Count y Durham. V isit one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of Eng land, with a powerful exterior and superb collections. e castle is steeped in histor y, built by the powerful Nevilles in the 14th centur y, it has been the family home of the Vanes for nearly 400 years. Explore the picturesque parkland and meet the herds of red and fallow deer Join us for a delicious lunch at the Yurt Cafe and complete your day by heading over to the Hunters Yard to browse the beautiful Stables Shop.
www.raby.co.uk/raby-
1464 during the Wars of the Roses It has been the birthplace for a philanthropic foundation and favourite of V ictorian inventor and eng ineer, William Georg e Armstrong who restored Bamburg h Castle into his vision of the quintessential castle that stands today.
e Castle is still privately owned and manag ed by the Armstrong family.
Today, g uests can experience the mag ic, leg ends, folklore and rich histor y of the Castle and explore its State Rooms crammed with incredible artefacts like the Bamburg h Beast, a 7th centur y g old plaque, and explore nine acres of grounds with jawdropping sea views.
e fair y-tale like structure of Bamburg h Castle stands tall above the spectacular Northumberland shoreline, making this one of the most famous castles in the world
A natural fortress forg ed by volcanic rock, crashing waves and shiing sands, archaeolog ists believe people have lived here since the Bronze Ag e
e Castle’s royal ties date back to the 6th centur y King s of Northumbria who chose Bamburg h as their capital – a cosmopolitan citadel which drew people from across Europe.
Reimag ined by monarchs over the centuries as a Royal Palace and militar y fortress during wrests for power between Eng land and Scotland, the Castle has been an impenetrable Norman strong hold, the first castle to fall to cannon fire in
New immersive and interactive interpretations g ive a window into the Castle’s past and the people who have shaped its journey, while fans of hit Netflix series e Last King dom can g et up close to costumes and props worn by actors in an exclusive exhibition at the Castle which was the orig inal fortress of Bebbanburg that inspired both the series and Bernard Cornwell’s epic Sa xon Stories.
A hidden g em inside Bamburg h Castle is the newly refurbished Armstrong & Aviation museum New interpretations tell the stor y of William Armstrong and his mar vellous inventions that led to leg acies including the famous Spitfire aircra, Tower Bridg e and ever yday electric lig hting in our homes Connect with pioneering aviation histor y and Armstrong ' s brilliant innovations in the air, land and sea . Entr y is included with g eneral admission tickets
Bamburgh Castle is open daily with tickets available to buy online at www.bamburghcastle.com or at the gate. The Castle grounds are dog friendly
Without a doubt, one of the most impressive intact castles in the Nor th of England.
Built by the mighty Nevill in the 14th Century, Raby has been home to Lord Barnard’s family since 1626 You’ll be fascinated as knowledgeable and friendly guides help bring histor y to life with a guided tour with our knowledgeable guides of the halls and chambers, which house fabulous interiors, art collections and dramatic architecture.
Enjoy a stroll outdoors and spot wildlife in the deer park A visit to the café and browse around the shop all combine for a memorable day out.
To find out more and book , visit: www.raby.co.uk
Raby Castle, Staindrop, County Durham, DL2 3AH
01833 660202 admin@raby.co.uk
e King Richard III V isitor Centre is celebrating the 10th Anniversar y of Richard III ’ s rediscover y and reinterment, can you believe it has been 10 years since the greatest archaeolog ical detective stor y ever told, happened ? is year they are celebrating the 8th Anniversar y of the Reinterment of K RIII and of course all thing s CRIII Royal coronations are a piece of living medieval histor y, this is the first for almost 70 years and many aspects will be as they were during the ceremony that Richard III would have witnessed over 500 years ag o,
but not all coronations are the same Richard III and his Queen, Anne Neville, had a dual coronation on the 6th July 1483 Dual coronations are when the King and the Queen are coronated at the same time, something of a rarit y, having only occurred three times prior to Richard & Anne’s ceremony, and here we are 540 years later and Charles III and Queen Camilla will also be having a dual coronation, the King being coronated with all the reg alia of the medieval ceremony while Camilla will be crowned Queen Consort in a shorter and simpler ceremony both at Westminster Abbey on the 6th May 2023 Celebrate with us, come and see the grave site of Richard III and the multi-award-winning exhibition about his life, death, and re-discover y, on the ver y site where the incredible stor y of the King under the car park, last to die in battle, first to be DNA
tested, occurred As part of the 10th Anniversar y Celebrations the King Richard III V isitor Centre have an Annual Pass offer, valid for a year from purchase, £10 for Adults, £5 for Children (5-15), £25 for
Families (2 Adults, 2 Children under 16), £9 for O ver 60’s and Students, Children under 5 and official carers are free of charg e
www.kriii.com
Based around the ancient kingdom of East Anglia , the East of Engl and covers the six counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Nor folk and Suffolk
Anglesey Abbey
Gardens & Lode Mill, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ tel: 01223 810080
Ashridge Ringshall
Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT tel: 01442 851227 www nationaltrust org uk/ashridge
Belchamp Hall
Belchamp Walter Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7AT tel: 01787 881961 www belchamphall com
Benington Lordship Gardens
Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7BS tel: 01438 869668 www beningtonlordship co uk
Berkhamsted Castle
Berkhamsted St Albans Hertfordshire tel: 01223 582700 www berkhamsted-castle org uk
Blickling Hall
Blickling Norwich Norfolk NR11 6NF tel: 01263 738030 www nationaltrust org uk/blickling
Bradenham Hall Gardens
Bradenham Thetford Norfolk IP25 7QP tel: 01362 687279 www bradenhamhall co uk
Cambridge University Botanic Garden
1 Brookside Cambridge CB2 1JE tel: 01223 336265
Castle Acre Priory
Stocks Green Castle Acre King'S Lynn Norfolk PE32 2XD tel: 01760 755394
Docwra's Manor Garden
Shepreth Royston Hertfordshire SG8 6PS tel: 01763 261473 www docwrasmanorgarden co uk
Elton Hall
Nr Peterborough, PE8 6SH tel: 01832 280468 www eltonhall com
Felbrigg Hall
Felbrigg, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 8PR tel: 01263 837444
Flatford Bridge Cottage
Flatford, East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6UL tel: 01206 298260 www nationaltrust org uk/flatford-bridge-cottage
Framlingham Castle
Framlingham Suffolk IP13 9BP tel: 01728 724189
Gainsborough's House
46 Gainsborough St Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2EU tel: 01787 372958
Gorhambury
St Albans Hertfordshire AL3 6AH tel: 01727 854051 www englisheritage org uk/visit/places/old-gorhambury-house/
Hadleigh Guildhall
Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 5DT tel: 01473 822544 www hadleightownhall co uk
Hatfield House
Hatfield House Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5NQ Tel: 01707 287010 www hatfield-house co uk
Hindringham Hall Gardens
Hindringham Hall, Hindringham, Fakenham Norfolk, NR21 0QA
Opening dates for 2023 are from 29th Marchl to September 27th or by arrangement
Contact : Charles Tucker Tel: 01328
878226 www hindringhamhall org
Haughley Park
Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3JY tel: 01359 24070
www haughleyparkbarn co uk
Helmingham Hall Gardens
Helmingham Suffolk IP14 6EF tel: 01473 890799
Holkham Hall
Wells-next-the-Sea Norfolk NR23 1AB tel: 01328 710227
Houghton Hall
Houghton King's Lynn Norfolk PE31 6UE tel: 01485 528569
Hoveton Hall Gardens
Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RJ tel: 01603 782798 www hovetonhallgardens co uk
Hylands House & Estate
Hylands Park London Road Chelmsford CM2 8WQ tel: 01245 605500
Ickworth House
Parkland Woodland & Gardens Horringer Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 5QE tel: 01284 735270
Kentwell Hall
Long Melford, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9BA tel:01787 310 207 www kentwell co uk
Knebworth House
The Estate Office Knebworth House Knebworth Hertfordshire SG3 6PY tel: 01438 812661
Mannington Estate
Mannington Hall, Norwich, NR11 7BB
Tel : 01263 584175 www manningtonestate co uk
Melford Hall Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9AA tel: 01787 379228 www melfordhall co uk
Moggerhanger Park, Park Road Moggerhanger Bedfordshire MK44 3RW www moggerhangerpark com
Oliver Cromwell's House
29 St Mary'S Street Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4HF tel: 01353 662062 visitely eastcambs gov uk/cromwell/oliver-cromwells-house
Otley Hall
Hall Lane Otley Suffolk IP6 9PA tel: 01473 890264 www otleyhall co uk
Oxburgh Hall
Oxborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9PS tel: 01366 328258
Raveningham Gardens
Raveningham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6NS tel: 01508 548152 www raveningham com
Sandringham
Sandringham, Norfolk, PE35 6EN
Sandringham is the much-loved country retreat of the British Royal Family in Norfolk Sandringham House is nestled in historic Gardens, surrounded by 243 Hectares of dog friendly Royal Parkland, with nature trails and an adventure play area. Delicious local Estate produce can be found in the restaurant, café and shop at the Courtyard
Tel: 01485 545400 www sandringhamestate co uk
Shaw's Corner
Ayot St Lawrence Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9BX tel: 01438 820307 www nationaltrust org uk/shaws-corner
Shuttleworth
Old Warden Bedfordshire SG18 9EP tel: 01767 627927 www shuttleworth org
Somerleyton Hall & Gardens
Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5QQ tel: 08712 224244 www somerleyton co uk
Make for historic East Midlands for magnificent castles and stately homes that provide a unique glimpse into the past.
Althorp
Northampton, NN7 4HQ tel: 01604 770107 www althorp com
Aubourn Hall
Lincoln LN5 9DZ tel: 01522 788224 www aubournhall co uk
Bolsover Castle
Castle Street, Bolsover
Derbyshire S44 6PR
Tel: 01246 822844
www englishheritage org uk/bolsovercastle
Walk in the footsteps of master horseman William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle and learn about his extraordinar y life and its influence on this 17thcentur y fair ytale castle he created for pleasure Explore the exquisite Little Castle with replica tapestries and furnishing s and stroll around the wall walk which offers panoramic countr yside views and an over view of the Venus Garden below The impressive Riding House features an introductor y exhibition and summer weekend displays of costumed horsemanship (small charg e applies), which celebrate Cavendish’s passion for training horses Pre-booked g uided tours are available at an additional cost
Boughton House
Boughton House, Kettering, NN14 1BJ Tel: 01536 515731 www boughtonhouse org uk
Burghley House
Stamford Lincolnshire PE9 3JY tel: 01780 752451 www burghley co uk
Catton Hall
Catton Walton-On-Trent South Derbyshire DE12 8LN tel: 01283 716311 www catton-hall com
Chatsworth Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP tel: 01246 565300 www chatsworth org
Deene Park
Deene Park Deene Northamptonshire NN173EG
Home of the Brudenell family since 1514, Deene Park is a largely Tudor and Georgian mansion with links to the Crimean War
Tel: 01780 450278
Email: admin@deenepark.com
Easton Walled Gardens
Easton Walled Gardens, Easton, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG33 5AP tel: 01476 530063 www eastonwalledgardens co uk
Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park
Elsham, North Lincolnshire, DN20 0QZ
Tel 01652 688698 www elshamhall co uk
Fulbeck Manor
Fulbeck Grantham Lincolnshire NG32 3JN tel: 01400 272231 www stately-homes com/fulbeck-manor
Gainsborough Old Hall
Parnell Street Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2NB tel: 01427 612669 www gainsborougholdhall co uk
Haddon Hall
Bakewell Derbyshire DE45 1LA tel:01629 812855 www haddonhall co uk
Lamport Hall & Gardens
Lamport Hall Northamptonshire NN6 9HD tel: 01604 686272 www lamporthall co uk
Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens, Kelmarsh, Northamptonshire, NN6 9LY
Tel: 01604686543
Kelmarsh Hall is a Palladian style country house located in the Northamptonshire countryside, with beautiful Grade II* listed gardens, servants quarters, tearoom and gift shop
www kelmarsh com
King Richard III Visitor Centre
4A St Martins
Old Town Leicester LE1 5DB
The King Richard III Visitor Centre have been celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the rediscovery of King Richard III, can you believe it has been ten years?
Tel: 0300 300 0900
www kriii com
Leadenham House
Leadenham House Lincolnshire LN5 0PU tel: 01400 273256
Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens
Newstead Abbey Park Nottinghamshire NG15 8NA tel: 01623 455900
Marstons Hall
Marston, Grantham, NG32 2HQ tel: 07812 356237 www.stately-homes.com/marston-hall
Renishaw Hall and Gardens
Renishaw Nr Sheffield Derbyshire S21 3WB tel: 01246 432310 www renishaw-hall co uk
Rockingham Castle
Rockingham, Market Harborough Leicestershire, LE16 8TH
Tel: 01536 770240 www rockinghamcastle com
Sulgrave Manor
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Banbury, OX17 2SD
Tel:01295 760205 enquiries@sulgravemanor org uk
www sulgravemanor org uk
Stanford Hall
Stanford Hall Lutterworth Leicestershire www stanfordhall co uk Tel: 01788 860250
Thrumpton Hall
Thrumpton Nottingham NG11 0AX tel: 07590818045 www thrumptonhall com
Wakefield Lodge
Potterspury Northamptonshire NN12 7QX tel: 01327 811395
Walcot Hall
Nr Alkborough North Lincolnshire DN15 9JT www walcothallestate co uk
Wollaton Hall & Deer Park
Wollaton Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 2AE
tel: 0115 915 3900
Woolsthorpe Manor
Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5PD tel: 01476 862820 www nationaltrust org uk/ woolsthorpe-manor/
e Gardens at Renishaw Hall are open Online
Acres of Award Winning Gardens
Take a step into the past and visit the Museum of “The Sitwells” Courtyard Café with seasonal menu
Renishaw Hall Farm Shop selling locally sourced produce Hall and Garden Guided Tours available, but must be booked in advance
Vineyard Tours and wine tasting of National GB “Gold Award” Winning Wines
Book online renishaw-hall.co.uk/garden-entry (walk ins will be accepted)
BELVOIR CASTLE
One of the UK's most historic family homes, featuring stunning landscaped gardens, opulent interiors, exhilarating events and much more.
THE ENGINE YARD SHOPPING VILLAGE
Open Wednesday
Sunday 10 30pm – 4.30pm
Open March to October
Home to authentic artisan foods, local crafts, gardening goodies and boutique brasserie, cafe & gin bar. Email groups@belvoircastle.com for exclusive discounts visit or call
Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, NG32 1PA www.belvoircastle.com
The Heart of England is charmingly individual you can find fine gardens, historic buildings and don’t forget Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon.
Abbey Dore Court Garden
Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, HR2 0AD tel: 01981 240419 www abbeydorecourt co uk
Acton Burnell Castle
Acton Burnell Shrewsbury Shropshire tel: 01926 852078
www english-heritage org uk/daysout/properties/acton-burnell-castle
Arbury Hall
Heritage Property Arbury Hall Nuneaton Warwickshire CV10 7PT www arburyestate co uk
Attingham Park
Attingham Park Atcham Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4TP tel: 01743 708170 / 162 www nationaltrust org uk/attingham-park
Baddesley Clinton
Baddesley Clinton Warwickshire B93 0DQ tel: 01564 783294 www nationaltrust org uk
Benthall Hall
Benthall Nr Broseley Shropshire TF12 5RX tel: 01952 882159 www nationaltrust org uk/benthall-hall
Berrington Hall
Berrington Hall, Nr Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW tel: 01568 615721 www nationaltrust org uk/berrington-hall
Birmingham Botanical Gardens And Glasshouse
Westbourne Road Edgbaston Birmingham
B15 3TR tel: 0121 454 1860
Casterne Hall
Ilam, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BA tel: 01335 310489 www casterne co uk
Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens
Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9BT
tel: 0121 749 4100
www cbhgt org uk
Charlecote Park
Warwick, CV35 9ER tel: 01789 470277
www nationaltrust org uk
Compton Verney
Compton Verney Warwickshire CV35 9HZ
www comptonverney org uk
Coughton Court
Alcester Warwickshire B49 5JA
tel: 01789 400777 www nationaltrust org uk
Coventry Cathedral
Priory St, Coventry, CV1 5FB
Tel: (0)24 7652 1234
www coventrycathedral org uk
Croome Garden
Near High Green, Worcestershire, WR8 9DW www nationaltrust org uk/croome
Eastnor Castle
Eastnor Castle Nr Ledbury Herefordshire
HR8 1RL www eastnorcastle com
Farnborough Hall
Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 1DU
tel: 01295 690002 (information line)
www nationaltrust org uk/farnborough-hall
Goodrich Castle
Ross-On-Wye, HR9 6HY tel: 01600 890538
www english-heritage org uk/daysout/properties/goodrich-castle
Hagley Hall
Hagley Park, Birmingham Road, Hagley Worcestershire DY9 9LR Tel:01562 882408
www hagleypark co uk
Hanbury Hall
Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 7EA
tel: 01527 821214 www nationaltrust org uk
Hampton Court Castle, Gardens & Parkland
Hope under Dinmore Leominster Herefordshire
HR6 0PN Tel: 01568 797 777
www hamptoncourt org uk
Hawkstone Hall & Gardens
Marchamley, Hodnet SY4 5UZ
Tel: 01630 685242
www hawkstonehall co uk
Hellens Manor
Much Marcle Ledbury HR8 2LY
www hellensmanor com
Hergest Croft Gardens
Kington
Moreton Corbet Castle
Moreton Corbet Shrewsbury Shropshire
tel: 01926 852078
National Memorial Arboretum
Croxall Road Alrewas
Staffordshire DE13 7AR Tel: 01283 245 100
Web:www thenma org uk
Oakley Hall
Oakley Hall, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 4AG
tel: 07799 114802 www oakleyhallweddings com
Old Sufton
Mordiford, Hereford, HR1 4EJ tel: 01432 870268
www stately-homes com/old-sufton
Packwood House
Packwood House Lapworth
Solihull B94 6AT www nationaltrust org uk/packwood-house
Langstone Court
HR5 3EG
Llangarron Ross On Wye Herefordshire HR9
tel: 01989 770254 www statelyhomes com/langstone-court
70 acre stunning gardens holding National collections of Maple and Birch trees Open daily –
Longner Hall
Ragley Hall & Gardens
Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5NJ Tell: 01789 762090 www ragleyhall com
Sandon Hall
Sandon Staffordshire ST18 OBZ
Uffington Shrewsbury Shropshire SY4 4TG
1st April – 29th October Gift Shop, Plant Sales, Tearoom Dogs on leads welcome Personalised tours – individual/groups booked in advance. Coaches by appt Tel:01544230160
tel: 01889 508004 www sandonhall co uk
www hergest co uk
tel: 01743 709215 www statelyhomes com/longner-hall
Longtown Castle
Abbey Dore Herefordshire
tel: 01299 896636 www english-heritage org uk/daysout/properties/longtown-castle
Ludlow Castle
Castle Square Ludlow
Shropshire, SY8 1AY
tel: 01584 873355 / 874465 www ludlowcastle com
Madresfield Court
Madresfield Malvern WR13 5AJ
tel: 01684 579947 www elmley org uk/pages/madresfield court asp
Selly Manor
Maple Road Bournville
West Midlands, B30 2AE Tel: 0121 472 0199
www sellymanormuseum org uk
The Shakespeare Houses
Henley Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6QW tel: 01789 204016 (General enquiries)
www shakespeare org uk/visit-the-houses
The Trentham Estate
Stone Road Trentham
Staffordshire, ST4 8AX
www trentham co uk/the-trentham-estate
Hagley Park and Visitor Centre is set in 350 acres of tranquil Worcestershire Countryside, and is owned by the 12th Viscount Cobham. Journey through our peaceful Georgian park and discover centuries of remarkable history with follies to view
A group day out to Hagley Park offers a lovely and unique experience We offer a guided tour, where you will uncover the history behind our beautiful follies and locations
Our guided tour package is £15.00 per person and includes a hot drink on arrival in our cafe, a short welcome talk, a tour of Hagley Park and a printed booklet We welcome organised groups who simply wish to visit the park and explore at their own leisure, without a tour. Free coach parking in our designated parking area Cafe open seven days per week, serving light lunches and delicious, homemade cakes
Please contact us via email: info@hagleypark.co.uk or call 01562 307 308 to arrange your visit. Hagley Park, Birmingham Road, Hagley, Worcestershire DY9 9LR www hagleypark co uk
Actors per forming pieces of Shakespeare's plays in his birth house in Stratford upon Avon
See the Tower of London or wander at the Tudor masterpiece that is Hampton Court Palace and admire the Regency façade of Buckingham Palace
Benjamin Franklin House
36 Craven Street London WC2N 5NF
tel: 020 7839 2006 www benjaminfranklinhouse org
Boston Manor House
Boston Manor Road Brentford TW8 9JX
tel: 0845 456 2824 www hounslow info/arts/bostonmanorhouse
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA Tel: 020 7766 7300
www royalcollection org uk/visit/ buckinghampalace
Burgh House
New End Square Hampstead London NW3 1LT
tel: 020 7431 0144
www burghhouse org
Chiswick House and Gardens Trust
Chiswick House and Gardens, Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London, W4 2QN
Tel: 0203 141 3350 groups@chgt.org.uk www.chiswickhouseandgardens.org.uk
Fitzroy House
Fitzroy Street London, Greater London
W1T 6DX 020 7255 2422 www fitzroyhouse org/
Forty Hall
Forty Hill Enfield Middlesex
EN2 9HA tel: 020 8363 8196 www enfield gov uk/fortyhall
Fulham Palace & Museum
Bishop's Avenue, Fulham, London SW6 6EA
tel: 020 7736 3233 www fulhampalace org
Ham House & Garden
Ham St Richmond-upon-Thames
Surrey TW10 7RS tel: 020 8940 1950 www nationaltrust org uk/ham-house
Hampton Court Palace
Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU tel: 0844 482 7777
www hrp org uk/HamptonCourtPalace
Keats House
Keats Grove Hampstead London
NW3 2RR tel: 020 7332 3868 www keatshouse cityoflondon gov uk
Kensington Palace
London W8 4PX tel: 0844 482 7777 www hrp org uk/KensingtonPalace
Kenwood House
Hampstead Lane, London NW3 7JR tel: 020 8348 1286 www english-heritage org uk/daysout/ properties/kenwood-house
Kew Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Richmond Surrey TW9 3AE www kew org
Tel: 020 8332 5655
Old Royal Naval College
Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, London SE10 9NN
Tel: 020 8269 4799
Explore the historic buildings and extensive grounds of the Old Royal Naval College, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, including the magnificent Painted Hall www.ornc.org
Osterley Park and House
Jersey Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 4RB tel: 020 8232 5050
www nationaltrust org uk/osterley-park
Palace Of Westminster
Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA tel: 0844 847 1672
www parliament uk/visiting
Somerset House
Strand London WC2R 1LA tel: 020 7845 8686
www somersethouse org uk
Southside House
3 Woodhayes Road Wimbledon London SW19 4RJ tel: 020 8946 7643
www southsidehouse com
Strawberry Hill House & Gardens
268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST
Telephone: +44 (0)20 8744 1241
Email: enquiry@strawberryhillhouse org uk
Strawberry Hill House & Garden is internationally famous as Britain’s finest example of Georgian Gothic Revival architecture It has been meticulously restored to ensure visitors enjoy the theatrical experience Horace Walpole intended
Open weekly, Sunday - Thursday www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk
Syon Park
Syon House, Syon Park, Brentford TW8 8JF tel: 020 8560 0882
www syonpark co uk
The Charterhouse Charterhouse Square, Barbican, London EC1M 6AN
Tel: 020 3818 8873
A seven-acre site which has been a Carthusian monastery, a grand Tudor mansion, a boys’ school, and an almshouse which it remains to this day Contact: tours@thecharterhouse org www thechartehouse org
The Octagon, Orleans House Gallery
Riverside Twickenham
Middlesex TW1 3DJ
tel: 020 8831 6000 www stately-homes com/ the-octagon-orleans-house-gallery
Tower of London
St Katharine's & Wapping, London EC3N 4AB tel:0844 482 7777
www hrp org uk/tower-of-london
Westminster Abbey
The Chapter Office
20 Dean’s Yard
London SW1P 3PA
Tel: 0207 654 8587
Winchester Palace
Pickfords Lane, Winchester Palace, Southwark SE1 9DN
tel:0370 333 1181
Has been home to pioneers across the centuries Therefore there is no shortage of Historic Houses and Sites for your group to visit.
Alnwick Castle
Estate Office Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1NQ tel: 01665 511172 www alnwickcastlecottages co uk
Alnwick Garden
Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU tel: 01665 511350 www alnwickgarden co uk
Auckland Castle Deer House
Bishop Auckland Durham DL14 7NR tel: 0191 2691200
www english-heritage org uk/daysout/auckland-castle-deer-house
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh Castle Bamburgh
Northumberland NE69 7DF tel: 01668 214515 www bamburghcastle com
Barnard Castle
Barnard Castle Castle House Durham DL12 8PR tel: 01833 638212 www barnardcastleschool org uk
Capheaton Hall
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE19 2AB tel: 01830 530159
www capheatonhall co uk
Chillingham Castle
Chillingham Castle Northumberland NE66 5NJ tel: 01668 215359 www chillingham-castle com
Chipchase Castle
Chipchase Castle, Wark-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 3NT www chipchasecastle com
Cragside
Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX tel: 01669 620333 www nationaltrust org uk/cragside
Crook Hall & Gardens
Sidegate Durham DH1 5SZ tel: 0191 3848028 www crookhallgardens co uk
Durham Castle
Palace Green Durham DH1 3RW tel: 0191 3343800
www thisisdurham com/attractions/search /durham-castle
Edlingham Castle
Edlingham Alnwick Northumberland tel: 0191 269 1200
www english-heritage org uk/daysout/properties/edlingham-castle
Eshott Hall
Eshott Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland NE65 9EN tel: (01670) 787777
www eshotthall co uk
Etal Castle
Cornhill-On-Tweed Northumberland
TD12 4TN tel: 01890 820332 www ford-and-etal co uk
Finchale Priory
Finchdale Priory Brasside Newton Hall DH1 5SH
tel: 0191 269 1200 www english-heritage org uk/daysout/properties/finchale-priory
Gibside
Nr Rowlands Gill Burnopfield Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 6BG tel: 01207 541820 www nationaltrust org uk/gibside
Herterton House Gardens
Hartington Cambo Morpeth Northumberland NE61 4BN tel: 01670 774278
Lady Waterford Hall & Gallery
Ford Berwick-Upon-Tweed TD15 2QA tel: 01890 820503
www visitnortheastengland com/what-to-see-and-do/attractions/lady-waterford-hall
Meldon Park
Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3SW tel: 01670 772341 www meldonpark co uk
Prudhoe Castle
Prudhoe Northumberland NE42 6NA tel: 01661 833459
www english-heritage org uk/daysout/properties/prudhoe-castle
Raby Castle Staindrop, Darlington County Durham, DL2 3AH
Raby Castle is a landmark location in County Durham Visit one of the most impressive intact castles in the North of England, with a powerful exterior and superb collections
admin@raby co uk Tel: 01833 660202
www raby co uk/raby-castle
Wallington Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4AR tel: 01670 773600 www nationaltrust org uk/wallington
Warkworth Castle
Warkworth Alnwick Northumberland NE65 0UJ tel: 01665 711423
www english-heritage org uk/ /warkworth-castle-and-hermitage
Washington Old Hall
The Avenue Washington Village Washington Tyne & Wear NE38 7LE tel: 0191 416 6879
www nationaltrust org uk/washington-old-hall
Please refer to our website for detailed information
Chillingham Castle is a 13th Century, Grade 1 Star-listed stronghold in Northumberland, famed for action and battles With its ne rooms, gardens, lakes, fountains and tea rooms it is a perfect day out for all the family Day visits, private functions, self-catering accommodation and ghost tours
CHILLINGHAM, ALNWICK, NORTHUMBERLAND NE66 5NJ
Tel. +44 (0)1668 215359
Email: enquiries@chillingham-castle com
www.chillingham-castle.com
This is the region for historic streets and buildings discover the landscapes and gardens of unspoilt villages.
Arley Hall & Gardens
The Estate Office Arley Nr Northwich Cheshire
CW9 6NA tel: 01565 777353
www arleyhallandgardens com
Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house
Bowness-on-Windermere Cumbria LA23 3JT
Tel: 01539 446139
Fall in love with a stunning Lake District historic house and a masterpiece of 20th century design
With remarkable views and a tranquil setting, Blackwell is filled with original decorative features, furniture, and objects by leading Arts & Crafts designers, and is home to an imaginative programme of exhibitions and cultural experiences
www blackwell org uk
Brantwood
Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8AD tel: 01539 441396 www brantwood org uk
Capesthorne Hall
Siddington Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 9JY tel: 01625 861221 www capesthorne com
Cholmondeley Castle Garden
Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8AH tel: 01829 720383
www cholmondeleycastle com
Dunham Massey
Altrincham Cheshire WA14 4S tel: 0161 941 1025
www nationaltrust org uk/dunhammassey
Gawsworth Hall
Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 9RN tel: 01260 223456
www gawsworthhall com
Heaton Park
Pestwich Manchester M25 2SW tel: 0161 773 1085
www heatonpark org uk
Hill Top
Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0LF tel: 01539 436269 opt 5
www nationaltrust org uk/hilltop
Hoghton Tower
Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH tel: 01254 852986 www hoghtontower co uk
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cumbria, LA11 7PL tel: 015395 58328 www holker co uk
Hutton-in-the-Forest
Penrith Cumbria CA11 9TH tel: 017684 84449
www hutton-in-the-forest co uk
Levens Hall & Gardens
Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 0PD
Tel: 015395 60321
www levenshall co uk
Muncaster Castle Gardens & Owl Centre
Muncaster Castle Ravenglass Cumbria CA18 1RQ tel: 01229 717614
www muncaster co uk
Ness Botanic Gardens
Ness Neston Cheshire CH64 4AY tel: 0151 353 0123
www nessgardens org uk
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Tudor Road Manor Park Runcorn Cheshire WA7 1SX tel: 01928 569895
www nortonpriory org
Penrith Castle
Penrith Cumbria tel: 0161 242 1400
Quarry Bank Mill & Styal Estate
Styal Wilmslow SK9 4LA tel: 01625 527468
www nationaltrust org uk/quarry-bank-mill
Sizergh Castle & Garden
Sizergh, Nr Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8AE tel: 01539 560951
www nationaltrust org uk/sizergh
Speke Hall Garden & Estate
The Walk, Speke, Liverpool, L24 1XD tel: 0151 427 7231
www nationaltrust org uk/spekehall
Swarthmoor Hall
Swarthmoor Hall Ln, Ulverston LA12 0JQ Tel: 01229 583204
www swarthmoorhall co uk
the M6
Contact Details
Leighton Hall, Carnfor th, Lancashire. L A5 9ST
10 minutes from M6 Junction 35
Tel: 01524 734474
info@leightonhall.co.uk
www.leightonhall.co.uk
Welcome
Leig hton Hall’s half, full day and evening tours showcase the ver y best of Leig hton and their specially-selected partner venues
Dual destination excursions include rip -roaring automobiles at the Lakeland Motor Museum, serene cruising with Windermere Lake Cruises, and classic movie and steam nostalg ia at Carnforth Station Heritag e Centre
Pre-booked group tours are exclusively welcome all year round, illuminating Leig hton’s chang ing charms throug h the seasons ere’s seven seasonal packag es to choose from and whichever packag e you pick, central to your day is a warm welcome at this much-loved family home.
Explore g enerations of histor y, objets d’art and stunning Gillow furniture on a famously friendly g uided tour, stroll accessible paths throug h beautiful g ardens and woodland walks, and rela x with delicious home-made treats in the traditional tearoom Weather permitting g uests are treated to a birds of prey flying display (Summer season only)
A group day out to Leig hton Hall g ives you excellent value for money, ample free coach parking and driver refreshments Tours are safely manag ed so there’s no crowding , rushing or queuing ensuring they are rela xed and comfortable
Easy to find, Leig hton Hall is just a ten-minute drive from
Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9ST
The Historic seat of the Gillow family
Welcome to Leighton Hall, which has been a much-loved family home and the centre of an agricultural estate since medieval times Come and discover the history of the hall and how it has changed in appearance and size over almost 800 years
Enjoy the famous collection of Gillow furniture and objets d’art, the gardens, woodland walk and our many special events
Tel:01524 734474 info@leightonhall co uk www.leightonhall.co.uk
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Anne Of Cleves House
52 Southover High Street Lewes Sussex BN7 1JA tel: 01273 474610
www sussexpast co uk
Arundel Castle
Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AB Tel:01903 882173
www arundelcastle org
Ascott
Wing Leighton Buzzard Buckinghamshire LU7 0PR t el: 01296 688242
www ascottestate co uk
Avington Park
Winchester Hampshire SO21 1DB tel: 01962 779260
www avingtonpark co uk
Basildon Park
Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire RG8 9NR tel: 0118 984 3040
Beaulieu
Beaulieu Hampshire SO42 7ZN tel: 01590 612345
www beaulieu co uk
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PX tel: 01993 811091 www blenheimpalace com
Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Nr Robertsbridge East Sussex TN32 5UA tel: 01580 830196 www nationaltrust org uk/bodiam-castle
Borde Hill Garden
Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP
Tel: 01444 450326
A quintessential English garden with tranquil outdoor ‘ rooms ’ , rare plants, champion trees, woodland walks and spectacular views. Events throughout the season. Delicious food Open daily 19 February – 13 November
2022
www bordehill co uk
Broughton Castle
Broughton Castle Broughton Nr Banbury Oxfordshire OX15 5EB tel: 01295 276070
www broughtoncastle com
Buscot Old Parsonage
Buscot Faringdon Oxfordshire SN7 8DQ tel: 01793 762209 www nationaltrust org uk/buscot-old-parsonage
Buscot Park
Buscot, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU
tel: 01367 240932 www buscot-park com
Canterbury Cathedral
Cathedral House 11 The Precincts Canterbury CT1 2EH
www canterbury-cathedral org
Charleston
Charleston, Firle, Nr Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6LL
www charleston org uk
Chartwell
Mapleton Road Westerham Kent TN16 1PS
tel: 01732 868381
www nationaltrust org uk/chartwell
Clandon Park
East Clandon, Guildford, Surrey GU4 7RT
tel: 01483222482
www nationaltrust org uk/clandon-park
Chiddingstone Castle
Hill Hoath Road Chiddingstone
Edenbridge Kent TN8 7AD
tel: +44 (0)1892 870347
www chiddingstonecastle org uk
Deal Castle
Victoria Road, Deal, Kent CT14 7BA
tel: 01304 372762 www english-heritage org uk/daysout/properties/deal-castle
Doddington Place Gardens
Doddington Nr Sittingbourne Kent ME9 0BB
tel: 01795 886101 www doddingtonplacegardens co uk
Dorney Court
Nr Windsor, Berkshire SL4 6QP
tel: 01628 604638 www dorneycourt co uk
Emmetts Garden
Ide Hill Sevenoaks Kent TN14 6BA
tel: 01732 750367 www nationaltrust org uk/emmetts-garden
Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway
Exbury, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1AZ
tel: 023 8089 1203 www exbury co uk
Fishbourne Roman Palace
Gunner's Way Gosport Hampshire PO12 4DS
tel: 01243 785859 www sussexpast co uk
Great Dixter House & Gardens
Northiam, Rye, East Sussex TN31 6PH tel: 01797 252878
www greatdixter co uk
Greys Court
Rotherfield Greys Henley-On-Thames Oxfordshire
RG9 4PG tel: 01494 755564
www nationaltrust org uk/greys-court
Groombridge Place Gardens
Groombridge Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 9QG tel: 01892 861444
www groombridge co uk
Hampton Court Palace
Surrey KT8 9AU tel: 0844 482 7777
www hrp org uk/HamptonCourtPalace
Hedingham Castle
Hedingham Castle, Bayley Street, Caste Hedingham, Halstead, Essex CO9 3DJ
Tel: 01787 460261 Email: mail@hedinghamcastle co uk
www hedinghamcastle co uk
Herstmonceux Castle
Hailsham E Sussex BN27 1RN tel: 01323 833816
www herstmonceux-castle com
Hever Castle & Gardens
Hever Castle Hever Edenbridge
Kent, TN8 7NG tel: 01732 865224
www hevercastle co uk
High Beeches Woodland and Water garden
High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6HQTel: 01444 400589
Hinton Ampner
Bramdean Alresford Hampshire SO24 0LA tel: 01962 771305
www nationaltrust org uk/hinton-ampner
The Historic Dockyard Chatham
Chatham Kent ME4 4TZ
tel: Infoline:01634 823800
www thedockyard co uk
Once the country home of the Rothschilds, this Renaissance-style château houses one of the finest collections of French 18th-century decorative arts in the world. Discover richly decorated interiors, fabulous treasures and landscaped grounds on a day out at Waddesdon
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Set within picturesque Sussex parkland, Hammerwood Park is a Grade 1-listed country house and the first work of architect and polymath Benjamin Latrobe (1764-1820) celebrated for his later contributions to the White House and the Capitol in Washington D.C. Since 1982, the house has been the home of the Pinnegar family, who saved the historic property from dereliction and have continued to welcome visitors for guided tours, teas and concerts in the summer season.
Hole Park Gardens
Rolvenden Cranbrook TN17 4JA
tel: 01580 241344
www holepark com
Houghton Lodge Gardens
Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6LQ
tel: 01264 810502/912
www houghtonlodge co uk
Jane Austen's House Museum
Chawton, Alton, Hampshire GU34 1SD
tel: 01420 83262 www jane-austens-house-museum org uk
Kathy Brown's Garden
The Manor House Church Rd Stevington Bedford MK43 7QB
www kathybrownsgarden com tel: 01234 822064
Kew Palace
Kew Gardens Kew Richmond Surrey TW9 3AB
tel: Group Bookings 020 8332 5648
www hrp org uk/KewPalace#
Leeds Cas tle in Kent offers somethi ng for groups to experience ever y da y Discover themed events, falconr y displays, themed tours of the Castle for groups to pre-book.
bookings@leeds-castle.co.uk
01622 765400
Lewes Castle
Parham House & Gardens
Parham House & Gardens Pulborough
West Susses, RH20 4HR
Tel: 01903 742021
bookings@parhaminsussex co uk www parhaminsussex co uk
Pashley Manor Gardens
Ticehurst Wadhurst East Sussex TN5 7HE
tel: 01580 200888 www pashleymanorgardens com
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst, Nr Tonbridge, Kent TN11 8DG www penshurstplace com
Petworth House & Park
Church Street Petworth West Sussex GU28 0AE
tel: 01798 342207 www nationaltrust org uk/petworth-house
Rhs Garden Wisley
Nr Woking, Surrey GU23 6QB tel: 0845 260 9000 www rhs org uk
The Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE
tel: 01273 290900 www brighton-hove-rpml org uk/royalpavilion
Savill Garden
Wick Lane Englefield Green Surrey TW20 0UU tel: 01784 435544
www theroyallandscape co uk
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
www wwww.leeds-castle.com/ www.ww.lww.leww.leeww.leed ww.leeds ww.leedsww.leeds-c ww.leeds-ca ww.leeds-cas ww.leeds-cast ww.leeds-castl ww.leeds-castle ww.leeds-castle. ww.leeds-castle.c ww.leeds-castle.co ww.leeds-castle.com
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High St Lewes BN7 1YS
t el:01273 486290
www sussexpast co uk
Loseley Park
Events Office Loseley Park Guildford
Surrey GU3 1HS tel: 01483 304440
www loseleypark co uk
Mapledurham House
Mapledurham Reading RG4 7TR tel: 0118 9723350
www mapledurham co uk
Medieval Merchant's House
58 French Street Southampton Hampshire SO1 0AT tel: 02380 221503
Michelham Priory
Upper Dicker Hailsham Sussex BN27 3QS
tel: 01323 844224 www sussexpast co uk/properties-to-discover/michelham-priory
Milton Manor House
Milton Abingdon Oxfordshire OX14 4EN
tel: 01235 831287 www miltonmanorhouse com
Morton Manor
Brading Isle Of Wight PO36 0EP tel: 01983 406168
www mortonmanor co uk
Mottistone Manor Garden
Mottistone Isle Of Wight PO30 4ED
tel: 01983 741302 www nationaltrust org uk/mottistone-manor-garden
Old Soar Manor
Plaxtol Borough Green Kent TN15 0QX
tel: 01732 810378 www nationaltrust org uk/old-soar-manor
Osborne House
East Cowes Isle of Wight PO32 6JX Tel: 01983 200022
www english-heritage org uk/osborne
Painshill Landscape Garden
Portsmouth Road Cobham
Surrey KT11 1JE
tel: 01932 868113
www painshill co uk
Jermyns Ln, Ampfield, Romsey SO51 0QA www hilliergardens org uk
Stansted Park
Rowlands Castle, Hampshire PO9 6DX www stanstedpark co uk
Stonor Park, Henley-On-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 6HF tel: 01491 638587
www stonor com
Stowe House
Stowe Buckingham MK18 5EH tel: 01280 818229
www stowe co uk/house
The Goodwood Estate
Chichester West Sussex PO18 0PX
Tel:+44 (0)1243 755055
www goodwood com
Titsey Place
Titsey Oxted
Surrey RH8 0SD tel: 01273 715359
www titsey org
Waddesdon Manor
Waddesdon, Nr Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0JH tel: 01296 653211
www waddesdon org uk
Windsor Castle
Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ tel: 020 7766 7304
www royalcollection org uk/visit/windsorcastle
Woolbeding Gardens
Brambling Ln, Woolbeding Midhurst GU29 9RR
Tel:01730 811360
www nationaltrust org uk/woolbeding-gardens
South West has World Heritage Sites with centuries of histor y and culture, stately homes with glorious landscaped gardens
Arlington Court
Nr Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 4LP tel: 01271 850296
www nationaltrust org uk/arlington-court
Athelhampton House & Gardens
Athelhampton Rd
Puddletown Dorchester DT2 7LG
tel: 01305 848363
www athelhampton com
Arlington Court
Nr Barnstaple, North Devon EX31 4LP tel: 01271 850296
www nationaltrust org uk/arlington-court
Barrington Court
Barrington Ilminster Somerset TA19 0NQ tel: 01460 241938
www nationaltrust org uk/barrington-court
Berkeley Castle
Gloucestershire, GL13 9BQ
Email: info@berkeley-castle com tel: 01453 810303 www berkeley-castle com
Bowood House & Gardens
Bowood House and Gardens Calne Wiltshire SN11 0LZ tel: 01249 812102
www bowood-house co uk
Boconnoc Estate, Cornwall
Boconnoc, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0RG Tel: 01208 872507
Among the most spectacular stately homes in Cornwall, Boconnoc is a unique destination for group stays, sleeping up to 40 Fascinating history, vibrant gardens, stunning parkland and endless woodland paths www.boconnoc.com
Bourton House Garden
Bourton-on-the-Hill Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9AE www bourtonhouse com
Buckfast Abbey
Buckfast Abbey Buckfastleigh Devon TQ11 0EE Tel: 01364 645532
www buckfast org uk
Chedworth Roman Villa
Yanworth, Nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3LJ www chedworthromanvilla com
Clevedon Court
Tickenham Road, Clevedon, North Somerset BS21 6QU tel: 01275 872257
www nationaltrust org uk/clevedon-court
Caerhays Castle and Gardens
Caerhays Estate
St Austell, PL26 6LY
Website: www visit caerhays co uk
Tel: 01872 501310
Email: enquiries@caerhays co uk
Compton Castle
Marldon Paighton TQ3 1TA
www nationaltrust org uk/compton-castle
Exeter Cathedral
1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS
Recently described by Simon Jenkins in The Guardian as “architecture as theatre,”* Exeter Cathedral has stood at the heart of Devon for nearly a thousand years
Tel: 01392 255573
www exeter-cathedral org uk
Forde Abbey & Gardens
Forde Abbey Chard Somerset TA20 4LU tel: 01460 220231
www fordeabbey-gardens-dorset co uk
Fursdon House
Fursdon House Cadbury Exeter EX5 5JS tel: 01392 860860
www fursdon co uk
Glastonbury Abbey
Magdalene St, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6 9EL tel:01458 832267 www glastonburyabbey com
Great Fulford
Dunsford Exeter EX6 7AJ www greatfulford co uk
Hestercombe Gardens
Cheddon Fitzpaine Taunton Somerset TA2 8LG tel: 01823 413923
www hestercombe com
Highcliffe Castle
Rothesay Drive Highcliffe-On-Sea Christchurch BH23 4LEtel: 01425 278807
www highcliffecastle co uk
Lacock Abbey
Lacock, near Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2LG Telephone Number: 01249730459
Country house with monastic roots once home to William Henry Fox Talbot The Abbey, located at the heart of the village within its own woodland grounds
www nationaltrust org uk/lacock
Longleat Longleat, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7NW tel:01985 844400
www longleat co uk
Lulworth Castle & Park
East Lulworth Wareham Dorset BH20 5QS Tel: 0845 4501054
www lulworth com
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• Acres of landscaped gardens & grounds
• 16th Century tapestries
• Fabulous paintings
• Historical artefacts
• Wire Sculpture Trail
• Great o ers & itineraries for groups
• Gift Shop
www berkeley-castle com
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Lydney Park Estate
Estate Office Old Park Ayleburton GL15 6BUTel: 01594 842844www lydneyparkestate co uk
Mill Dene Garden
School Ln Blockley Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9HU www milldenegarden co uk
Miserden Estate
The Estate Office Miserden Near Stroud Gloucestershire GL6 7JA
ttel: 01285821303, Email: estate office@miserden org Web:www miserden org
Mount Edgcumbe House & Country Park
Cremyll Torpoint Cornwall PL10 IHZ Tel: 01752 822236 www mountedgcumbe gov uk
Owlpen Manor Estate
Owlpen Manor Uley Dursley GL11 5BZ www owlpen com tel:01453-860261
Powderham Castle
Kenton Nr Exeter Devon EX6 8JQ tel: 01626 890243 www powderham co uk
RHS Garden Rosemoor
GREAT TORRINGTON DEVON EX38 8PH tel: 01805 624067 www rhs org uk
Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2EF www salisburycathedral org uk
Sherborne Castle
New Road Sherborne Dorset DT9 5NR Tel (01935) 812072Email:castleoffice@sherbornecastle com www sherbornecastle com
St Michael’s Mount
Marazion Cornwall TR17 OHS CALL +44 (0)1736 710265EMAIL enquiries@stmichaelsmount co uk
Sudeley Castle & Gardens
Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5JD tel: 01242 602308
Wyndham Estate
Orchard Wyndham Estate Office
Tel: 01984 632309
Office@wyndhamestate co uk
The monks welcome you to their home and hope you find peace and rest here. Explore our beautiful Abbe y and gardens Enjoy lunch with loved ones or tak e some time for yourself.
Groups: 01364 645532 Accommodation: 01364 645630 Quote: HHGG23
Take a trip back in time at atmospheric castles, abbe ys and historic houses
Aske Hall
Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 5HJ tel: 01748 822000 www aske co uk
Burton Constable
Skirlaugh East Yorkshire HU11 4LN tel: 01964 562400 www burtonconstable com
Bolton Castle
Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4ET tel: 01969 623981 www boltoncastle co uk
Brockfield Hall
Warthill York YO19 5XJ tel: 01904 489362 www brockfieldhall co uk
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
Brodsworth, Doncaster
South Yorkshire DN5 7XJ
Tel: 01302 722598
www.english-heritage.org.uk/brodsworth
Not the usual historical showpiece displayed with grandeur, Brodsworth Hall was ‘frozen in time’ and conser ved as it was found by Eng lish Heritag e during the 1980s Reflecting its orig inal opulence, but well-worn and full of surprises, thousands of items of family clutter – from biscuit tins, to beds and electric fires and mag azines – are placed in their exact position Outside, the 15 acres of restored g ardens, planted as they would have been during the 1890s offer all-year interest, with a fern dell featuring unusual specimens and an alpine g arden, inspired by the travels of the estate ’ s wealthy V ictorian owners Pre-booked group ‘ Taster Tours’ allow access to the house before it opens Tearoom seats 70 inside and 80 outside
Broughton Hall
Skipton Yorkshire BD23 3AE tel: 01756 799608 www broughtonhall com
Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens
Driffield East Yorkshire YO25 4NB tel: 01262 49 www burtonagnes com
Cliffe Castle
Castle Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 6LH tel: 01535 618231
Castle Howard
Castle Howard, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA tel: 01653 648333 www castlehoward
Cliffe Castle
Castle Keighley West Yorkshire BD20 6LH tel: 01535 618231
Conisbrough Castle
Castle Hill, Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, DN12 3 tel: 01709 863329 www conisbroughcastle org u
Constable Burton Hall Gardens
Leyburn North Yorkshire DL8 5LJ tel: 01677 450428 www constableburton com
Duncombe Park
Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EB tel: 01439 770213 www duncombepark com
Fairfax House
Fairfax House Castlegate York YO1 9RN
tel: 01904 655543
www fairfaxhouse co uk
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Ripon North Yorkshire HG4 3DY tel: 01765 608888
www fountainsabbey org uk
Harewood House
Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9LG tel: 0113 2181010
www harewood org
Helmsley Walled Garden
Cleveland Way Helmsley North Yorkshire YO62 5AH
Tel: 01439 771427
www helmsleywalledgarden org uk
Kiplin Hall
Nr Scorton Richmond North Yorkshire
DL10 6AT tel: 01748 818178 www kiplinhall co uk
Kirkham Priory
Kirkham Whitwell-On-The-Hil North Yorkshire
YO60 7JS tel: 01653 618768
Kirkstall Abbey Abbey Road, Leeds LS5 3EH museumsandgalleries leeds gov uk
Knaresborough Castle & Museum
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8AS
www knaresborough co uk/castle
Lotherton
Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB
Tel: 0113 378 2959
Lotherton is a beautiful country estate, historic hall and wildlife park located on the outskirts of Leeds with regularly changing events and exhibitions
lotherton leeds gov uk lotherton@leeds gov uk
Markenfield Hall
Nr Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3ADtel: 01765 692303
www markenfield com
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See two new exhibitions in the historic hall and discover the rich history of the estate.
Wander the gardens and grounds as we continue to restore them to their former glory.
Enjoy a spot of lunch at our scenic cour tyard café and visit Wildlife World zoo.
Book at lother ton.leeds.gov.uk
Newby Hall & Gardens
Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE tel: 01423 322583 www newbyhall com
Nunnington Hall
Nunnington North Yorkshire YO62 5UY tel: 01439 748283 www nationaltrust org uk/nunnington-hall
Rievaulx Abbey
Rievaulx , Hemlsley
North Yorkshire YO62 5LB
Tel: 01439 798228
www.english-heritage.org.uk/rievaulx abbey
Recent renovations at ruined Rievaulx Abbey now allow the chance to enjoy more of the special tranquillity of what was one of the most powerful monasteries in Europe in its beautiful wooded setting Get a remarkable insig ht into the lives of those who lived and worked here throug h a wealth of previously unseen objects on display in the museum and exhibition
An audio tour takes visitors on a journey throug h 900 years of the site’s rich histor y Delicious Yorkshire fare is on the menu in the self-ser vice tearoom Prebooked g uided tours are also available Combine with a visit to Mount Grace Prior y, House and Gardens
Ripley Castle
Ripley Castle Ripley Harrogate North Yorkshire HG3 3AY tel: 01423 770152 www ripleycastle co uk
Skipton Castle
Skipton Castle Skipton North Yorkshire
BD23 1AW tel: 01756 792442 www skiptoncastle co uk
Sledmere House
Sledmere Driffield East Yorkshire YO25 3XG tel: 01377 236637 www sledmerehouse com
Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam Road, Leeds LS15 0AE www templenewsam leeds gov uk
The Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Fossgate York North Yorkshire YO1 9XD tel: 01904 654818
Wentworth Castle Gardens Lowe Lane, Stainborough Barnsley South Yorkshire S75 3ET tel: 01226 776040 www wentworthcastle org
Wentworth House
Wentworth Rotherham
South Yorkshire, S62 7TQ
Telephone Number 01226 351161
The most exciting regeneration project of our generation 2021 is the perfect time to visit supporting the vital work to regenerate this internationally significant site www wentworthwoodhouse org uk
e landscape is speckled with ancient castles which ever way you look, you’ll find something uniquely interesting in Wales’s brilliant bev y of baronial bricks and mortar
Abercamlais House
Abercamlais, Brecon, Powys LD3 8EY tel: 01874 636206 www abercamlais co uk
Aberconwy House
Castle Street Conwy LL32 8AY tel: 01492 592246
www nationaltrust org uk/aberconwy-house
Aberglasney Gardens
Llangathen, Carmarthenshire SA32 8QH tel: 01558 668998 www aberglasney org
Beaumaris Castle
Beaumaris Anglesey LL58 8AP tel: 01248 810361 www beaumaris com
Bodrhyddan Hall
Dyserth Rd Rhuddlan LL18 5SB
www bodrhyddan co uk tel:01745 590155
Bodnant Garden
Tal-Y-Cafn, Colwyn Bay LL28 5RE tel: 01492 650460 www bodnantgarden co uk
Brynkinalt
Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5NS tel: 01691 774159
www brynkinalt co uk
Bryngwyn Hall
Bryngwyn Hall Bwlch-y-Cibau Llanfyllin Powys SY22 5LJ Tel:01691 648647 / 07967 821191
enquiries@bryngwyn com
Caerphilly Castle
www bryngwyn com
Caerphilly CF83 1JD tel: 029 2088 3143
www castlewales com/caerphil html
Caldicot Castle & Country Park
Church Road Caldicot Monmouthshire
NP26 4HU tel: 01291 420241 www caldicotcastle co uk
Cardiff Castle
Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 3RB tel: 029 2087 8100 www cardiffcastle com
Carmarthen Castle
Carmarthen South Wales tel: 0126 7224923 www castlewales com/carmarth html
Chepstow Castle
Chepstow Monmouthshire NP16 5EY tel: 01291 624065
www castlewales com/chepstow html
Conwy Castle
Conwy LL32 8AY tel: 01492 592358 www conwy com
Denbigh Castle
Denbigh, Denbighshire LL16 3NB tel: 01745 813385
www castlewales com/denbigh html
Dyffryn Gardens And Arboretum
St Nicholas Nr Cardiff CF5 6SU tel: 029 2059 3328
www dyffryngardens org uk
Fonmon Castle
Fonmon, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan CF62 3ZN tel: 01446 710206 www fonmoncastle com
Gwydir Castle
Llanrwst Gwynedd LL26 0PN tel: 01492 641687 www gwydircastle co uk
The Hall At Abbey-cwm-hir
Nr Llandrindod Wells Powys LD1 6PH tel: 01597 851727
www abbeycwmhir com
The Judge's Lodging
Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys LD8 2AD tel: 01544 260650
www judgeslodging org uk
Llancaiach Fawr Manor
Gelligaer Rd, Nelson, Treharris CF46 6ER
Tel:01443 412248 www llancaiachfawr co uk
Llanvihangel Court
Llanvihangel Court Llanvihangel Crucorney
Abergavenny NP7 8DH tel: 07806 768788
www llanvihangelcourt com
National Botanic Garden Of Wales
Llanarthne Carmarthenshire SA32 8HG
tel: 01558 667149 www gardenofwales org uk
Pembroke Castle
Pembroke SA71 4LA tel: 01646 681510
www pembroke-castle co uk
Picton Castle & Woodland Gardens
The Rhos, Near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4AS tel: 01437 751326 www pictoncastle co uk
Plas Mawr
High Street Conwy LL32 8DE tel: 01492 580167 www plas-mawr co uk
Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens
Llanfairpwll, Anglesey LL61 6DQ tel: 01248 714795
www nationaltrust org uk/plas-newydd
Plas Yn Rhiw
Rhiw, Pwllheli LL53 8AB tel: 01758 780219
www nationaltrust org uk/plas-yn-rhiw
Portmeirion
Portmeirion Minffordd Penrhyndeudraeth Gwynedd LL48 6ER tel: 01766 772311 www portmeirion co uk
Powis Castle & Garden
Nr Welshpool SY21 8RF tel: 01938 551929
www nationaltrust org uk/powis-castle
Raglan Castle
Raglan Monmouthshire NP15 2BT tel: 01291 690228
www castlewales com/raglan html
St Davids Cathedral
St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6QWtel: 01437 720202
www stdavidscathedral org uk
Tredegar House & Park
Newport South Wales NP10 8YW tel: 01633 815880 www nationaltrust org uk/tredegar-house
Treowen
Wonastow Nr Monmouth NP25 4DL tel: 01600 712031
www treowen co uk
Usk Castle Castle House,Monmouth Road, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15, Tel: 01291 672563
www uskcastle com
www.uskcastle.com
Usk Castle, picturesque ruins set in
gardens of e Castle House, open Sunday, Monday and ursday April to the end of September, and Sunday only October to end of March. Entry £4 adults, children no charge
e Castle House, open : May (excluding Mondays) and Bank Holidays; entry £12 children £5. 2-5pm guided tours only, max group 7 adults.
Its diverse and exciting histor y is reflected in many of its Castles
Historic Houses and Gardens
Abbotsford
The Abbotsford Trust, Abbotsford, Melrose, Roxburghshire, TD6 9BQ tel: 01896 752043 www scottsabbotsford co uk
Aberdour Castle and Gardens
Aberdour Fife KY3 0SL Tel: 01383 860519
Altyre Estate
Altyre Estate Forres Moray IV36 2SH tel: 01309 672265 www historic-scotland gov uk
Balfour Castle
Shapinsay, Orkney Islands, KW17 2DY tel: 01856 711282 www balfourcastle co uk
Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens
Ballindalloch, Banffshire, Scotland
AB37 9AX Tel:(+44) 01807 500205
Discover the ‘Pearl of the North’
Explore 450 years of Highland history, a magnificent mid-16th century Castle, acres of formal gardens, woodlands and riverside walks, Tearoom Gift Shop and some award-winning loos!
www ballindallochcastle co uk
Balmoral Castle
Balmoral Ballater Aberdeenshire
AB35 5TB tel: 013397 42534
www balmoralcastle com
Blair Castle
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH18 5TL tel: 01796 481207 www blair-castle co uk
Castle Kennedy & Gardens
Castle Kennedy Stranraer Dumfries and Galloway DG9 8SJ tel: 01776 702024/01581 400225
www castlekennedygardens co uk
Castle Of Mey
Thurso Caithness KW14 8XH tel: 01847 851473 www castleofmey org uk
Cawdor Castle
David Broadfoot MBE, Cawdor Castle, Nairn, Scotland, IV12 5RD tel: 01667 404401 www cawdorcastle com
Craigieburn Garden
Craigieburn House Nr Moffat Dumfriesshire DG10 9LF tel: 01683 221250 / 221758
www craigieburngarden com
Dalmeny House
Dalmeny House South Queensferry
Edinburgh EH30 9TQ tel: 0131 331 1888
www dalmeny co uk
Dumfries House
Dumfries House, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, KA18 2NJ tel: 01290 425959 www dumfries-house org uk
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
Dunvegan Castle Isle Of Skye
Scotland, IV55 8WF tel: 01470 521206
www dunvegancastle com
Edinburgh Castle
Castle Hill Edinburgh EH1 2NG
tel: 0131 225 9846
www edinburghcastle gov uk
Ferniehirst Castle
Roxburghshire,Scotland
Built in the 15th century and steeped in a dramatic history, the castle is surrounded by forest and overlooks the river Jed in the ancient Jed Valley This seat of the Clan Kerr, lies two miles south of Jedburgh in the picturesque Scottish Borders
www ferniehirst com
Floors Castle
Roxburghe Estates Office Kelso Roxburghshire Scotland TD5 7SF tel: 01573 223333 www roxburghe net/floorscastle html
Georgian House
7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4DR
tel: 0131 243 9300 www nts org uk/Property/Georgian-House
Glamis Castle
General Manager Estates Office Glamis By Forfar Angus DD8 1RJ tel: 01307 840393 www glamis-castle co uk
Gosford House
Longniddry, East Lothian, EH32 0PX tel: 01875 870201 www gosfordhouse co uk
Hill House
Upper Colquhoun Street Helensburgh G84 9AJ tel: 0844 493 2210 www nts org uk/Property/The-Hill-House
Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, West Lothian, EH30 9SL tel: 0131 331 2451 www hopetoun co uk
House Of The Binns
Linlithgow West Lothian EH49 7NA tel: 0844 493 2127 www nts org uk/Property/House-of-the-Binns
Huntly Castle Huntly AB54 4SH tel: 01466 793191 www undiscoveredscotland co uk/ huntly/huntlycastle/index html
Inveraray Castle & Garden
Inveraray Castle Inveraray Argyll PA32 8XE tel: 01499 302203 www inveraray-castle com/gardens
Kelburn Castle & Country Centre
Fairlie By Largs Ayrshire
KA29 0BE tel: 01475 568685 www kelburnestate com
Leith Hall
Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 4NQ tel: 0131 243 9300 www nts org uk/Property/Leith-Hall-Garden-Estate
Lennoxlove House
Haddington East Lothian
EH41 4NZ tel: 01620 828614 www lennoxlove com
Manderston
Manderston Duns Berwickshire Scotland TD11 3PP tel: 01361 883450 www manderston co uk
Mellerstain House
Mellerstain Gordon Berwickshire
TD3 6LG tel: 01573 410225 www mellerstain com
Mount Stuart
Isle Of Bute PA20 9LR tel: 01700 503877 www mountstuart com
Newark Castle
Port Glasgow Strathclyde PA14 5NH tel: 01475 741858 www newark-sherwooddc gov uk
Palace Of Holyroodhouse
Edinburgh EH8 8DX tel: 0131 556 5100 www royalcollection org uk/visit/ palaceofholyroodhouse
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
0A Inverleith Row Edinburgh EH3 5LR tel: 0131 552 7171 www rbge org uk
Located in Highland Perthshire, 90 minutes from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, Atholl Estates provides the perfect stop when exploring Scotland.
Enjoy a self-guided tour around Blair Castle’s 30 rooms, and watch as history unfolds right before your eyes Our knowledgable guides are on hand to enhance your experience. No visit is complete without a browse in the gift shop and a feast from Tullibardine Restaurant Wander around our enchanting gardens, there’s over nineacres to explore right on our doorstep
Looking for the perfect venue for your next event or dreaming of a castle wedding? Our ballroom is grand and spacious
There’s more to the estate than the castle and gardens, bring the whole family along for a break at Blair Castle Caravan Park, there’s pitches to suit all needs Live like a Duke or Duchess in our luxurious Highland Lodges With a range of self-catering accommodation and some of the best views in Highland Perthshire, reconnect with loved ones with a stay on Atholl Estates.
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Ireland’s houses castles and gardens includes architectural treasures and fantastic examples of great Georgian buildings which it is famous for
Ardgillan Castle & Gardens
Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co Dublin Tel: 01 849 2212 www ardgillancastle ie
Blarney Castle & Gardens
Blarney, Cork, Ireland Tel: 00 353 21 438 5252 www blarneycastle ie
Cashel House Hotel & Gardens
Cashel, Connemara, Co Galway, Ireland Tel: +353 95 31001
www cashelhouse ie
Castle Coole
tel: +442866322690 castlecoole@nationaltrust org uk
www nationaltrust org uk/castlecoole
Castle Durrow Hotel & Gardens
Durrow, County Laois Ireland R32 EA02
tel: +353 57 8736555 www castledurrow com
Castle Ward & Gardens
Strangford Downpatrick County Down BT30 7BA
www nationaltrust org uk/castleward
Downhill Demesne & Hezlett House
Tel: +442870848728 Email:downhilldemesne@nationaltrust org uk
www nationaltrust org uk/downhilldemesne
Florence Court
Tel: +442866348249 www nationaltrust org uk/florencecourt
Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
The Square Hillsborough
BT26 6GT
Tel: 0333 320 6000
www hrp org uk/hillsborough-castle
Kilfane Glen & Waterfall
Tel: +353 56 7727105 www kilfane com
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore Abbey, Pollacappul, Connemara, Co Galway, Ireland
Tel : + 353 95 52001 www kylemoreabbey com
Mount Stewart House & Gardens
tel: +442842788387 Email:mountstewart@nationaltrust org uk
www nationaltrust org uk/mountstewart
Mount Usher Gardens
Tel: +353 404 40205 www mountushergardens ie
Newbridge House & Traditional Farm
Newbridge House & Farm Hearse Road Donabate
Co Dublin Tel: (01) 843 6534 www newbridgehouseandfarm com
Powerscourt House Gardens & Waterfall
Enniskerry Co Wicklow Ireland www powerscourt com
Ross Castle
Rosscahill County Galway Ireland H91 K25N
Tel 353 (0) 91 550183 www rosscastle com
Rowallane Garden
Tel: +442897510131 www nationaltrust org uk/rowallane-garden
Russborough House & Parklands
Blessington Co Wicklow Ireland W91 C640
Tel: +353 (0)45 865239 www russboroughhouse ie
Springhill House & Costume Collection
Tel: +442886748210 www nationaltrust org uk/springhill
Tullynally Castle & Gardens
Tullynally, Castlepollard, County Westmeath, Tel:00353 (0)449661159 www tullynallycastle com
Wells House and Gardens
Wells House, Wells, Ballyedmund, Gorey Co Wexford
Tel:00353539186737 www.wellshouse.ie
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