Historic Houses, Castles and Gardens

Historic Houses,Castles and Gardens 2024

Historic Hous es, Castles and Garde ns Supple me nt 2024

e 2024 edition of the Historic Houses, Castles, and Gardens Supplement presents an indispensable resource for groups eager to immerse themselves in the abundant and varied heritage of the British Isles Bursting with an impressive array of treasures awaiting exploration, this supplement serves as a wellspring of inspiration for those keen on delving into our nation's histor y and cultural tapestr y.

e British Isles renowned for its rich histor y so it comes as no sur prise that this compact region is renowned for its remarkable edifices, castles, and botanical wonders. From the grandest manors to the most unassuming yet historically significant structures, there's something here to captivate ever y visitor.

Whether your group harbors an interest in regal histories or delights in tracing the footste ps of opulence and extravagance om bygone eras, this supplement furnishes all the essential information to cra your next escapade. From majestic ancestral homes to ancient castles stee ped in legend , and meticulously manicured gardens, the heritage and culture of the British Isles stand as a testament to centuries of human endeavor.

Within these pages, a rich of heritage and culture awaits exploration, making 2024 an ideal time to revel in all that the British Isles have to offer. Your patronage of these venerable structures, gardens, and landmarks not only ensures their preservation for posterit y but also extends the opportunit y for others to partake in the rich and diverse histor y of these remarkable islands.

E x ploring the Grandeur of Historical Houses, Castles, and Garde ns in the UK and Irel and

e United King dom and Ireland are steeped in histor y, offering an extensive array of historical houses, castles, and g ardens that narrate tales of byg one eras, illustrious families, and transformative events Each of these estates provides a unique g limpse into the architectural, cultural, and social tapestr y that has been woven over centuries. Among these, R aby Castle, Picton Castle, Glamis Castle, and Russboroug h House stand out as exemplar y embodiments of heritag e and beaut y.

R aby Ca stle, County Durham, England

Nestled in the heart of Count y Durham, R aby Castle is a magnificent example of medieval architecture. With its orig ins tracing back to the 11th centur y, it has been a witness to many significant historical moments e castle's imposing towers and robust walls encapsulate the power and prestig e of the Nevill family, who were once among the most influential noble families in Eng land V isitors are treated to opulently furnished rooms, vast tapestries, and an impressive collection of artworks. e surrounding g ardens and parkland, home to herds of deer, offer a serene escape, with wellcurated walking trails that

Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wa les

Picton Castle, situated in the beautiful count y of Pembrokeshire, Wales, is a unique blend of a medieval castle and a stately home. Dating back to the 13th centur y, it was orig inally built as a fortress but has evolved over the centuries into an eleg ant residence e castle's interiors are adorned with exquisite furniture, painting s, and artefacts that reflect its rich histor y e surrounding 40 acres of g ardens are a horticultural delig ht, featuring walled g ardens, exotic plant species, and a tranquil woodland walk . Picton Castle's charm lies not only in its historical significance but also in its commitment to preser ving biodiversit y

Glamis Castle, Ang us, Scotland

Glamis Castle, located in the scenic Scottish count y of Ang us, is oen hailed as one of Scotland's most beautiful castles It is famously known as the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth e Queen Mother and the birthplace of Princess Marg aret With its roots stretching back to the 14th

and myster y of Scotland's past. e castle's striking architecture, with its turrets and spires, creates an unforg ettable silhouette ag ainst the Scottish landscape e

Wicklow Mountains, is a testament to Ireland's Palladian architectural heritag e. Built in the 18th centur y, it is renowned for its refined eleg ance and

superb crasmanship e house's interior boasts some of the finest

meander throug h this picturesque estate

centur y, Glamis Castle embodies the romance

impressive, featuring a labyrinth, a walled g arden, and several walking paths that allow visitors to explore the natural beaut y of the estate. It is a place where art, histor y, and landscape intertwine to create a captivating experience

e historical houses, castles, and g ardens of the UK and Ireland offer more than just a journey into the past ; they provide a living connection to the stories, people, and events that have shaped these nations. From the imposing fortifications of R aby Castle to the Palladian eleg ance of Russboroug h House, each site invites visitors to immerse themselves in the richness of British and Irish heritag e. ese landmarks are not only treasures of architectural and historical significance but are also custodians of the natural beaut y that surrounds them Whether you are a histor y enthusiast, a lover of nature, or simply in search of beaut y, the historical estates of the UK and Ireland are destinations that promise to enchant and in

Russboroug h ourtesy of Picton

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E A ST OF EN G L A ND

Based around the ancient kingdom of E ast Anglia , the E ast of England covers the six counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex , Hertfordshire, Nor folk and Suffolk - a region where tradition is a way of life.

Anglese y Abbe y Gardens & Lode Mill, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridg eshire, CB25 9EJ tel : 01223 810080

Ashridg e Ring s ha ll

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT tel : 01442 851227 www nationaltrust org uk/ashridg e

Belchamp Ha ll

Belchamp Walter, Sudbur y, Suffolk, CO10 7AT tel : 01787 881961 www belchamphall com

Bening ton Lordship Gardens

Stevenag e, Hertfordshire, SG2 7BS tel : 01438 869668 www.bening tonlordship.co.uk

Berkha msted Ca stle

Berkhamsted, St Albans, Hertfordshire, tel : 01223 582700 www berkhamsted-castle org uk

Blickling Ha ll

Blickling , Nor wich, Norfolk, NR11 6NF tel : 01263 738030 www nationaltrust org uk/blickling

Brad en ham Hall Ga rdens

Bradenham, etford, Norfolk, IP25 7QP tel : 01362 687279 www bradenhamhall co uk

Cambrid g e Un iversity Botanic Garden 1 Brookside, Cambridg e, CB2 1JE tel : 01223 336265

Ca stle Acre Prior y Stocks Green, Castle Acre, King 'S Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2XD tel : 01760 755394

Doc wra ' s Manor Gard en Shepreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6PS tel : 01763 261473 www doc wrasmanorg arden co uk

Elton Ha ll

Nr Peterboroug h, PE8 6SH

Tel : 01832 280468 www eltonha ll com

Felbrig g Ha ll

Felbrig g , Nor wich, Norfolk, NR11 8PR tel : 01263 837444

Flatford Bridg e Cottag e Flatford, East Berg holt, Colchester, Essex , CO7 6UL tel : 01206 298260 www nationaltrust org uk/flatford-bridg e-cottag e

Fram ling ham Castle

Framling ham, Suffolk, IP13 9BP tel : 01728 724189

Gainsboroug h's House

46 Gainsboroug h St, Sudbur y, Suffolk, CO10 2EU tel : 01787 372958

Gorhambur y St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6AH tel : 01727 854051 www eng lisheritag e org uk/visit/places/old-g orhambur y-house/

Had leig h Guildhall

Hadleig h, Suffolk, IP7 5DT tel : 01473 822544 www hadleig htownhall co uk

Hatfield House

Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ Tel : 01707 287010 www hatfield-house co uk

Haug hle y Park

Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3JY tel : 01359 24070 www haug hleyparkbarn co uk

Helm ing ham Ha ll Gard ens

Helming ham, Suffolk, IP14 6EF tel : 01473 890799

Hindring ham Hall Gardens

Hindring ham Hall, Hindring ham, Fakenham Norfolk , NR21 0QA

Opening dates for 2024 are from 19th Marchl to Oct ober 9th or by arrang ement

Tel : 01328 878226 www hindring hamhall org

Holkham Ha ll

Wells-next-the-Sea , Norfolk, NR23 1AB tel : 01328 710227

Houg hton Ha ll

Houg hton, King ' s Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6UE tel : 01485 528569

Hoveton Ha ll Gardens

Wroxham, Nor wich, Norfolk, NR12 8R J tel : 01603 782798 www hovetonhallg ardens co uk

Hylands House & Estate

Hylands Park, London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 8WQ tel : 01245 605500

Ickwor th House

Parkland, Woodland & Gardens Horring er, Bur y St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE tel : 01284 735270

Kentwell Ha ll

Long Melf ord, Sudbur y, Suffolk, CO10 9BA Te l:01787 310 207 e vents@kentwell co uk www kentwell co uk

Knebworth Hous e e Estate Office, Knebworth House, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6PY tel : 01438 812661

Manning ton Estate

Manning ton Ha ll, Nor wich, NR11 7B B

Tel : 01263 584175 www manning tonestat e co uk

Melford Ha ll, Long Melford, Sudbur y, Suffolk, CO10 9AA tel : 01787 379228 www melfordhall co uk

Mog g erhanger Park, Park Road, Mog g erhang er, Bedfordshire, MK44 3RW www mog g erhang erpark .com

Oliver Cromwell's House

29 St Mar y'S Street, Ely, Cambridg eshire, CB7 4HF tel : 01353 662062 visitely eastcambs g ov uk/cromwell/oliver-cromwells-house

Otley Ha ll

Hall Lane, Otley, Suffolk, IP6 9PA tel : 01473 890264 www otleyhall co uk

Oxbur gh Hall

Oxboroug h, King ' s Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9PS tel : 01366 328258

Sandring ham

Sandring ham, Norfolk , PE 35 6EN

Sandring ham is the much-loved countr y retreat of the Bri ti sh Royal Fami ly in Norfolk

Sandring ham House is nestled in historic Gardens, surrounded by 243 Hectares of dog friendly Roy al Parkland, with nature trails and an adventure play area D elicious local Estate produce can be found in the restaurant , café and shop at the Cour ty ard

Tel : 01485 545400 www sandring hamestate co uk

E A S T M IDL A N DS

Make for historic E ast Midlands for magnificent castles and stately homes that provide a unique glimpse into the past.

1620s House

Manor R oad , Donning ton le Heath

Coalville, LE67 2F W w ww 1620shouse org u k

Althorp

Northampton, NN7 4HQ tel : 01604 770107

www althorp com

Aubourn Ha ll

L incoln, LN5 9DZ tel : 01522 788224 www aubournhall co uk

Belvoir Castle

Woolsthorp e Road , Grantham NG32 1PE

Belvoir Cas tle is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland e family have lived at Belvoir in an unbroken line for almost a thous and years

www belvoircastle com

Boug hton House

Boug hton House, Kettering , NN14 1BJ

Tel : 01536 515731 www boug htonhouse org uk

Burg hley Hous e

Stamford, L incolnshire, PE9 3JY tel : 01780 752451 www burg hley 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

Park

D eene Park , Deene, Northamptonshire, NN173EG

Home of the Brudenell family since 1514, D eene Park is a larg ely Tudor and G eorg ian mansi on with link s t o the Crimean War

Tel : 01780 450278 admin@deenepark com

Eas ton Wa lle d Gardens

Easton Walled Gardens, Easton, Grantham, L incolnshire, NG33 5AP tel : 01476 530063 www eastonwalledg ardens co uk

Els ham Hall Gardens & Countr y Park

Els ham, Nor th L incolnshire, DN20 0QZ

Tel 01652 688698 www els hamhall co uk

Fulbe ck Manor

Fulbeck, Grantham, L incolnshire, NG32 3JN tel : 01400 272231 www stately-homes com/fulbeck-manor

Ga insboroug h Old Ha ll

Parnell Street, Gainsboroug h, L incolnshire, DN21 2NB tel : 01427 612669

www g ainsboroug holdhall co uk

Haddon Ha ll

Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1L A tel :01629 812855 www haddonhall co uk

Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens

Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens, Kelmarsh, Nor thamptonshire, NN6 9LY

Tel : 01604686543

Kelmarsh Hall is a Palladian sty le countr y house located in the Nor thamptonshire countr yside, with beautiful Grade II* listed g ardens , ser vants quarters, tearoom and g i shop

www kelmarsh com

King Richard III Vis itor Centre 4A St Martins Old Town,Leicester LE1 5D B

e King Ri chard III V isitor Centre have been celebrating the 10th Anni versar y of the red iscover y of King Ri chard III, can you believe it has been over ten y ears ?

Tel : 0300 300 0900 www kriii com

Lampor t Hall & Gardens

Lampor t Ha ll, Northamptonshire, NN6 9HD

Tel: 01604 686272 www lamportha ll co uk

Leadenham House

Leadenham House, L incolnshire, LN5 0PU tel : 01400 273256

D eene

Marst ons Hall

Mars ton, Grantham, NG32 2H Q tel : 07812 356237

www stately-homes com/marston-hall

Ne wstead Abbe y Historic House & Gardens

Newstead Abbey Park, Notting hamshire, NG15 8NA

tel : 01623 455900

Renishaw Ha ll and Gardens

Renishaw, Nr Sheffield, Derbyshire, S21 3WB tel : 01246 432310

www renishaw-hall co uk

R ockingham Castle

Rockingham, Market Harborough, Leicesters hire, L E16 8TH

Tel : 01536 770240 www rocking hamcastle com

Sta nf ord Ha ll

Stanford Hall, Lutter worth, Leicestershire, www stanfordhall co uk Tel : 01788 860250

rumpton Hall

rumpton, Notting ham, NG11 0AX

tel : 07590818045

www thrumptonhall com

Wakefield Lodg e Potterspur y, Northamptonshire, NN12 7QX

tel : 01327 811395

Walcot Ha ll

Nr Alkboroug h, North L incolnshire, DN15 9JT

www walcothallestate co uk

Wollaton Hall & De er Park

Wollaton, Notting ham, Notting hamshire, NG8 2AE

tel : 0115 915 3900

Woolsthorp e Manor

Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colster worth, Grantham, NG33 5PD

tel : 01476 862820

www nationaltrust org uk/ woolsthorpe-manor/

Hear t o f Eng land

e Heart of England is charmingly individual you can

find fine gardens, historic buildings and don’t forget Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon.

Abbe y D ore Court Garden

Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, HR2 0AD tel : 01981 240419 www abbeydorecourt co uk

Acton Burnell Ca stle

Acton Burnell, Shrewsbur y, Shropshire, tel : 01926 852078 www eng lish-heritag e org uk/daysout/properties/acton-burnell-castle

Arbur y Hall

Heritag e Propert y, Arbur y Hall, Nuneaton, War wickshire, CV10 7PT www.arbur yestate.co.uk

Atting ham Park

Atting ham Park, Atcham, Shrewsbur y, Shropshire, SY4 4TP tel : 01743 708170 / 162 www nationaltrust org uk/atting ham-park

Bad desley Clinton

Baddesley Clinton, War wickshire, B93 0DQ tel : 01564 783294 www nationaltrust org uk

Bentha ll Ha ll

Benthall, Nr Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5RX tel : 01952 882159 www nationaltrust org uk/benthall-hall

Berring ton Ha ll

Berring ton Hall, Nr Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DW tel : 01568 615721 www nationaltrust org uk/berring ton-hall

Birm ing ham Bota nica l Gard ens And Gla sshous e Westbourne Road, Edg baston, Birming ham, B15 3TR tel : 0121 454 1860

Casterne Ha ll

Ilam, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BA tel : 01335 310489 www casterne co uk

Castle Bromwich Ha ll Gardens

Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birming ham, B36 9BT tel : 0121 749 4100 www cbhg t org uk

Charle cote Park

War wick, CV35 9ER tel : 01789 470277 www nationaltrust org uk

Compton Verne y Compton Verney, War wickshire, CV35 9HZ www comptonverney org uk

Coug hton Cour t Alcester, War wickshire, B49 5JA tel : 01789 400777 www nationaltrust org uk

Coventr y Cathedral

Prior y St, Coventr y, CV1 5FB

Tel : (0)24 7652 1234

www coventr ycathedral org uk

Croom e Garden

Near Hig h Green, Worcestershire, WR8 9DW www nationaltrust org uk/croome

Eastnor Cas tle

Eastnor Castle, Nr Ledbur y, Herefordshire, HR8 1RL www eastnorcastle com

Fa rnboroug h Ha ll

Banbur y, Oxfordshire, OX17 1DU tel : 01295 690002 ( information line) www nationaltrust org uk/farnboroug h-hall

Goodrich Castle

Ross- On-Wye, HR9 6HY tel : 01600 890538 www eng lish-heritag e org uk/daysout/properties/g oodrich-castle

Ha g le y Park and V isitor Centre

Birm ing ham R oad , Ha g le y,Stourbrid g e, DY9 9LR

Tel : 01562 307308

Email : info@hag leypa rk co uk ww w ha g le ypark co u k

Hampton Court Castle, Gardens & Parkland

Hope under Dinmore Leominster Herefordshire HR6 0PN Tel : 01568 797 777 www hamptoncourt org uk

Hanbur y Ha ll

Droitwich, Worcestershire, WR9 7E A tel : 01527 821214 www nationaltrust org uk

Hawk stone Hall & Gardens

Marchamley, Hodnet SY4 5UZ

Tel : 01630 685242

www hawk stonehall co uk

Hellens Manor

Much Marcle, Ledbur y HR8 2LY www hellensmanor com

Herg es t Cro Gardens

King ton HR5 3EG

70 acre stunning g ardens hold ing Nati onal collections of Maple and Birch trees Open dai ly from - 29th March 31s t October 2024.

Gi S hop, Plant Sales, Tearoom D og s on leads welcome Persona lised tours –individual/g roups booked in advance Coaches by appt Tel :01544230160 www herg est co uk

Lang stone Cour t

L lang arron, Ross On Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 6NR tel : 01989 770254 www stately-homes com/lang stone-court

Long ner Ha ll

Uffing ton, Shrewsbur y, Shropshire, SY4 4TG tel : 01743 709215 www stately-homes com/longner-hall

Long town Castle

Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, tel : 01299 896636 www eng lish-heritag e org uk/daysout/properties/long town-castle

Lud low Castle

Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AY tel : 01584 873355 / 874465 www ludlowcastle com

Madresfield Court

Madresfield, Malvern, WR13 5A J tel : 01684 579947 www elmley org uk/pag es/ madresfield court asp

Moreton Cor bet Ca stle

Moreton Corbet, Shrewsbur y, Shropshire, tel : 01926 852078

Nationa l Memoria l Arboretum

Croxall Road, Alrewas, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR

Tel : 01283 245 100 www thenma org uk

Oakley Hall

Oakley Hall, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4AG

tel : 07799 114802 www oakleyhallwedding s com

Old Suon

Mordiford, Hereford, HR1 4EJ tel : 01432 870268

www stately-homes com/old-suon

Packwood House

Packwood House, Lapworth, Solihull, B94 6AT www nationaltrust org uk/packwood-house

R a g le y Hall & Gard ens

Alcester, War wickshire, B49 5NJ Tell : 01789 762090 www rag leyhall com

Sa ndon Hall

Sandon, Staffordshire, ST18 OBZ tel : 01889 508004 www sandonhall co uk

S elly Manor

Maple Road, Bournville, West Midlands, B30 2AE Tel : 0121 472 0199 www sellymanormuseum org uk

Stanway House & Fountain

Stanway Cheltenham, Gloucestershire,GL54 5P Q, Tel :01386 584 469

Stanway welcomes g roup visi ts at any time of year, has ample parking for coaches and can provide refreshments

office@stanwayhouse co u k

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e S hakespeare Houses

Henley Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 6QW tel : 01789 204016 (General enquiries) www shakespeare org uk/visit-the-houses

 e Trentham Estate

Stone Road, Trentham, Staffordshire, ST4 8AX www trentham co uk/the-trentham-estate

War wick Ca stle

War wick Castle,CV34 4QU tel : 0870 442 2000

www war wick-castle com

Weston Park

Weston Park, Weston-Under-L izard, Nr Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8LE tel : 01952 852100 www weston-park com

Wollerton Old Hall Garden

Wollerton, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3NA tel : 01630 685760

www wollertonoldhallg arden com

Discover and Explore at Hagley Park and Visitor Centre

Known as one of the Midlands’ best kept secrets, Hagley Park and Visitor Centre is set in 350 acres of tranquil Worcestershire countryside and is owned by the 12th Viscount Cobham.

The Park has something for everyone to enjoy, and after years of restoration, we are now able to offer a family friendly nature trail and visitor centre, in the heart of the Hagley Hall Estate. Whether you are interested in history, passionate about Georgian Parks, or just want a memorable walk with family, you are sure to create great memories at Hagley Park.

We have developed and designed a series of peaceful woodland paths in which visitors can meander their way around at leisure, spotting interesting flora and wildlife, as well as discovering centuries of remarkable history with follies to view. As well as our historical Garde 1 listed Park, our café sells barista style coffees and cream teas as well as delicious homemade cakes, cookies, light breakfasts and lunches. The Park and café are dog friendly with puppucinos, doggy ice cream and treats readily available. Our newly opened, dog park is a recent addition and an enjoyable way to exercise your dog in a secure environment. The Park is beautiful throughout the seasons, and we are looking forward to sharing it with all our visitors.

For further information please visit www.hagleypark.co.uk or call:

L O N D O N

See the Tower of London or wander at the Tudor master piece that is Hampton Court Palace and admire the Regenc y façade of Buckingham Palace

Benjamin Fra nklin House

36 Craven Street, London WC2N 5NF tel : 020 7839 2006 www benjaminfranklinhouse org

Boston Manor House

Boston Manor Road, Brentford T W8 9JX tel : 0845 456 2824 www hounslow info/arts/bostonmanorhouse

Bucking ham Palace

London SW1A 1AA Tel : 020 7766 7300 www.royalcollection.org .uk/visit/ bucking hampalace

Burg h House

New End Square, Hampstead, London N W3 1LT tel : 020 7431 0144 www burg hhouse org

Chis wick House and Gardens Tr ust

Chiswick House and Gardens, Burling ton Lane, Chiswick , L ondon, W4 2QN Tel : 0203 141 3350 groups@chg t org uk www chiswickhouseandg ardens org uk

Fitzroy House

Fitzroy Street London, Greater London W1T 6DX 020 7255 2422 www fitzroyhouse org/

Forty Hall

Fort y Hill, Enfield, Middlesex EN2 9HA tel : 020 8363 8196 www enfield g ov uk/fort yhall

Fu lham Pa lac e & Muse um

Bishop's Avenue, Fulham, London SW6 6E A tel : 020 7736 3233 www.fulhampalace.org

Ham House & Garden

Ham St, Richmond-upon-ames, Surrey T W10 7R S tel : 020 8940 1950 www nationaltrust org uk/ham-house

Hampton Court Pa lace

Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU tel : 0844 482 7777 www hrp org uk/HamptonCourtPalace

Keats House

Keats Grove, Hampstead, London N W3 2RR tel : 020 7332 3868 www keatshouse cit yoflondon g ov uk

Kens ing ton Pa lac e London W8 4PX tel : 0844 482 7777 www hrp org uk/Kensing tonPalace

Kenwood Hous e Hampstead Lane, London N W3 7JR tel : 020 8348 1286 www eng lish-heritag e org uk/daysout/ properties/kenwood-house

Old Royal Naval Colleg e

Old Royal Naval Colleg e, Greenwi ch, L ondon SE10 9NN

Tel : 020 8269 4799

Explore the historic bu ild ing s and extensive grounds of the Old Royal Naval Colleg e, desig ned by Sir Christopher Wren, including the mag nificent Pa inted Hall

www ornc org

Osterle y Park and House

Jersey Road, Isleworth, Middlesex T W7 4RB tel : 020 8232 5050

www.nationaltrust.org .uk/osterley-park

Pa lac e Of We stm inster

Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AA tel : 0844 847 1672

www parliament uk/visiting

Somer set House

Strand, London WC2R 1L A tel : 020 7845 8686

www somersethouse org uk

Southside Hous e 3 Woodhayes Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 4R J tel : 020 8946 7643

www southsidehouse com

Strawberr y Hi ll House & Gardens 268 Wa ldeg rave R oad, Twickenham, T W1 4ST

Telephone : +44 (0)20 8744 1241

Strawberr y Hi ll House & Garden is int ernationally famous as Britain’s finest example of Georg ian G othic Revival architecture It has been meticulous ly rest ored to ensure visitors enjoy the theatrical experience Horace Walpole int ended

www strawberr yhi llhouse org uk

Syon Park

Syon House, Syon Park, Brentford T W8 8JF tel : 020 8560 0882

www syonpark co uk

e Charterhous e

Chart erhouse S quare, Barbican, London EC1M 6AN Tel : 020 3818 8873

A seven- acre s ite which has been a Carthusian monaster y, a g rand Tudor mansi on, a boys’ school, and an almshouse which it remains to this day

Contact : tours@thechar terhouse org www thechartehous e org

e Octa gon, Orleans House Ga ller y Riverside, Twickenham, Middlesex T W1 3DJ tel : 020 8831 6000 www stately-homes com/ the-octag on-orleans-house-g aller y

Tower of London

St Katharine's & Wapping , London EC3N 4AB tel :0844 482 7777

www hrp org uk/tower-of-london

Westm inster Abbe y  e Chapter Office 20 D ean ’ s Yard

London SW1P 3PA Tel : 0207 654 8587 ww w westm inster-abbe y or g

Winchester Pa lace

Pickfords Lane, Winchester Palace, Southwark SE1 9DN tel :0370 333 1181

N O RT H E A S T

Has been home to pioneers across the centuries erefore there is no shortage of Historic Houses and Sites for your group to visit.

Alnwick Cas tle

Estate Office, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1NQ tel : 01665 511172 www alnwickcastlecottag es co uk

Alnwick Gard en

Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU tel : 01665 511350 www.alnwickg arden.co.uk

Auckland Castle D eer House

Bishop Auckland, Durham, DL14 7NR tel : 0191 2691200 www eng lish-heritag e org uk/daysout/auckland-castle-deer-house

Aydon Castle

Corbridg e, Northumberland, NE45 5PJ tel : 01434 632450 www eng lish-heritag e org uk/daysout/properties/aydon-castle

Bamburg h Castle

Bamburg h, Northumberland, NE69 7D F

Tel : 01668 214515 www bamburg hcastle com

Barna rd Cas tle

Barnard Castle, Castle House, Durham, DL12 8PR tel : 01833 638212 www barnardcastleschool org uk

Brinkburn Prior y

Long Framling ton, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8AR tel : 01665 570628 www eng lish-heritag e org uk/daysout/ properties/brinkburn-prior y

Capheaton Hall

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE19 2AB tel : 01830 530159 www capheatonhall co uk

Chilling ham Ca stle

Chilling ham Castle, Northumberland, NE66 5NJ tel : 01668 215359 www chilling ham-castle com

Chipchase Ca stle

Chipchase Cas tle, Wark-on-Tyne, Hexham, Northumberland , NE48 3N T

Chipchase Castle – Grade 1 L isted castle in the North Tyne valley, open in late spring each year, for opening times and fur ther details please check www chip chasecastle com

Cra g side

Rothbur y, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7PX tel : 01669 620333 www nationaltrust org uk/crag side

Crook Hall & Gardens

Sideg ate, Durham, DH1 5S Z tel : 0191 3848028 www crookhallg ardens co uk

Dunstanburg h Castle

Grieves Garag e, Embleton, Northumberland, NE66 3TT tel : 01665 576231 www.nationaltrust.org .uk/dunstanburg h-castle

V i s i t

Built by the powerful Nevilles in the 14th centur y, it has been the family home of the Vanes for nearly 400 years. Venture inside the powerful exteriors, superb collections and unique stories of the people who lived and worked here Explore the picturesque parkland and meet the herds of red and fallow deer Discover a woodland hideaway playground at The Plotters’ Forest, built within a Christmas tree plantation, where ‘close to nature’ takes on a whole new meaning.

Spring 2024 sees an ambitious restoration project known as ‘ The Rising’ open, which completes the elegant leisure destination with remodelled walled gardens by world renowned Luciano Giubbilei, stylish shopping, exciting events and great food, sourced within the Estate ser ved in the new Viner y Restaurant. www.raby.co.uk/raby-

To find out more and book , visit: Raby Castle, Staindrop, County Durham, DL2 3AH

E xp erience the Force of Nature

High Force Waterfall is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the UK situated in a North Pennine National Landscape Make sure to take part in the new Magical Waterfall Woodlands Trail and meet woodland creatures along the way!

High Force Hotel is the perfect rural retreat which has recently been transformed with new individually designed en- suite bedrooms, combining countr y charm with fresh, modern facilities Alongside this, the hotel has a popular restaurant and ser ves delicious hot drinks and scones through to evening meals. High Force is an incredibly popular destination for a countr y walk , hearty Sunday lunch and a superb stay in the most stunning surroundings of Upper Teesdale

Durham Ca stle

Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW tel : 0191 3343800

www thisisdurham com/attractions/search /durham-castle

Ed ling ham Castle

Edling ham, Alnwick, Northumberland, tel : 0191 269 1200 www eng lish-heritag e org uk/daysout/properties/edling ham-castle

Es hott Ha ll

Eshott Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9EN tel : (01670) 787777 www eshotthall co uk

Eta l Castle

Cornhill- On-Tweed, Northumberland, TD12 4TN tel : 01890 820332 www ford-and-etal co uk

Fincha le Prior y

Finchdale Prior y, Brasside, Newton Hall, DH1 5SH tel : 0191 269 1200 www eng lish-heritag e org uk/daysout/properties/finchale-prior y

Gibside

Nr Rowlands Gill, Burnopfield, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 6B G tel : 01207 541820 www.nationaltrust.org .uk/g ibside

Herterton Hous e Gardens

Harting ton, Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4BN tel : 01670 774278

La dy Waterford Ha ll & Ga ller y Ford, Ber wick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2QA tel : 01890 820503 www visitnortheasteng land com/what-to -see-and-do/attractions/ladywaterford-hall

Meldon Park

Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3SW tel : 01670 772341 www meldonpark co uk

Prud hoe Castle

Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 6NA tel : 01661 833459

www eng lish-heritag e org uk/daysout/properties/prudhoe-castle

R aby Castle

Staindrop, Darling ton

Count y D urham, DL2 3AH

R aby Castle i s a landmark location in Count y D urham V isit one of the most impress ive intact castles in the North of Eng land, with a powerful exterior and superb collections admin@raby co uk

Tel : 01833 660202

www raby co uk /raby- castle

Walling ton

Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 4AR tel : 01670 773600 www nationaltrust org uk/walling ton

Warkwor th Cas tle

Warkworth, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE65 0UJ tel : 01665 711423

www eng lish-heritag e org uk/ /warkworth-castle-and-hermitag e

Was hing ton Old Ha ll

e Avenue, Washing ton V illag e, Washing ton, Tyne & Wear, NE38 7LE tel : 0191 416 6879

www nationaltrust org uk/washing ton-old-hall

N O RT H WE S T

is is the region for historic streets and buildings

discover the landscapes and gardens of unspoilt villages

Arley Hall & Gard ens

e Estate Office, Arley, Nr Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NA tel : 01565 777353 www arleyhallandg ardens com

Blackwell – the Arts & Cras house

Bowness-on-Winderm ere, Cumbria , L A23 3J T

Tel : 01539 446139

Fa ll in love with a stunning L ake District historic house and a ma sterpiece of 20th centur y design

With remarkable views and a tr anquil setting , Blackwell is fille d with origina l de corative features, furnitur e, and obj ects by leading Ar ts & Cras designers, and is home to an ima ginative pr og ramm e of exhibitions and cultura l exp eriences

www blackwell org uk

Brantwood

Coniston, Cumbria , L A21 8AD tel : 01539 441396 www brantwood org uk

Cap esthorne Ha ll

Sidding ton, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY tel : 01625 861221 www capesthorne com

Cholmondeley Cas tle Garden

Munca ster Ca stle Gardens & Owl Centre

Muncaster Castle, R aveng lass, Cumbria , CA18 1RQ tel : 01229 717614

www muncaster co uk

Ness Botanic Gardens

Ness, Neston, Cheshire, CH64 4AY tel : 0151 353 0123

www nessg ardens org uk

Norton Prior y Mus eum & Gardens

Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 1SX tel : 01928 569895

www nortonprior y org

Penrith Ca stle

Penrith, Cumbria , tel : 0161 242 1400

Quarr y Bank Mill & Stya l Estate

St yal, Wilmslow, SK9 4L A tel : 01625 527468

www nationaltrust org uk/quarr y-bank-mill

Sizergh Castle & Garden

Sizerg h, Nr Kendal, Cumbria , L A8 8AE tel : 01539 560951

www nationaltrust org uk/sizerg h

Sp eke Ha ll Garden & Estate

e Walk, Speke, L iverpool, L24 1XD

tel : 0151 427 7231

www nationaltrust org uk/spekehall

Swarthm oor Ha ll

Swarthmoor Hall Ln, Ulverston L A12 0J Q

Tel : 01229 583204

www swarthmoorhall co uk

Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8AH tel : 01829 720383 www cholmondeleycastle com

Dun ham Ma sse y

Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4S tel : 0161 941 1025 www.nationaltrust.org .uk/dunhammassey

Gawsworth Ha ll

Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9RN tel : 01260 223456 www g awsworthhall com

Heaton Park

Pestwich, Manchester, M25 2SW tel : 0161 773 1085 www heatonpark org uk

Hill Top

Near Sawrey, Ambleside, Cumbria , L A22 0LF tel : 01539 436269 opt 5 www.nationaltrust.org .uk/hilltop

Hog hton Tower

Hog hton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH tel : 01254 852986 www hog htontower co uk

Holker Ha ll & Gardens

Cumbria , L A11 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 , L A8 0PD

Tel : 015395 60321

www levenshall co uk

Lytham Ha ll

Ballam Road , Ly tham, FY8 4JX

Tel :(01253) 736652

lytham hall@htnw co uk www ly thamhall org u k

Spotlight on... Leighton Hall

Welcome back to new groupexclusive delights at Leighton Hall !

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

Contact Details :

Leig hton Ha ll, Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9ST 10 minutes from M6 Junction 35 Tel : 01524 734474 info@leig htonhall co uk w ww leightonha ll co uk

Leig hton Hall

Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9S T Leig hton Hall is the lived-in home of the Gillow furniture making family ere are no roped of areas and tours are entertaining and informal ere are seven individual g roup pack ag es to choose from and all vis its include a g uided house tour, a birds of prey flying display (summer seas on only, weather permit ting ) and access to the g ardens and woodland walk ere’s also time for refreshments in the charming tearooms

e hall is open all y ear round for prebooked g roups Tel :01524 734474 info@leig htonhall co uk www leig htonhall co u k

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e stunning scener y and historical attractions have provided the per fect setting for many movies and T V shows. It also has Strong royal connections, royal residences, stately homes, castles and fortresses. What more could you want?

Anne Of Cle ves House

52 Southover Hig h Street, Lewes, Sussex BN7 1JA tel : 01273 474610 www sussexpast co uk

Ar unde l Ca stle

Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AB Tel :01903 882173 www.arundelcastle.org

Beau lieu

Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7ZN tel : 01590 612345 www beaulieu co uk

Blen heim Pa lac e

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock OX20 1PX tel : 01993 811091 www blenheimpalace com

Broug hton Ca stle

Broug hton Castle, Broug hton, Nr Banbur y, Oxfordshire OX15 5EB tel : 01295 276070 www broug htoncastle com

Buscot Pa rk

Buscot, Faring don, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU tel : 01367 240932 www buscot-park com

Canterbur y Cathe dra l

Cathedral House, 11 e Precincts, Canterbur y CT1 2EH

www canterbur y-cathedral org

Cha rleston

Charleston, Firle, Nr Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6LL

www charleston org uk

Dea l Ca stle

V ictoria Road, Deal, Kent CT14 7BA tel : 01304 372762 www eng lishheritag e org uk/daysout/properties/deal-castle

Exbur y Gard ens & Steam R a ilway

Exbur y, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1A Z tel : 023 8089 1203 www exbur y co uk

Fis hbourne Roma n Pa lace

Gunner's Way, Gosport, Hampshire P O12 4DS

tel : 01243 785859 www sussexpast co uk

Groombrid ge Place Gardens

Groombridg e, Tunbridg e Wells, Kent TN3 9QG

tel : 01892 861444

www groombridg e co uk

Hampton Court Pa lace

Surrey KT8 9AU tel : 0844 482 7777

www hrp org uk/HamptonCourtPalace

Hat chlands Park National Tr ust

Hat chlands Park

East Clandon, Guildford

Surrey, GU4 7RT

Tel : 01483 222 482

www hatchlands@nationaltrust org uk

Heding ham Castle

Heding ham Castle, Bayley Street, Caste Heding ham, Ha lst ead, Essex CO9 3D J

Tel : 01787 460261 Email : mai l@heding hamcastle co uk

www heding hamcastle co uk

Herstmonceu x Ca stle

Hailsham, E Sussex BN27 1RN

tel : 01323 833816 www herstmonceux-castle com

He ver Castle & Gardens

Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridg e, Kent, TN8 7Ntel : 01732 865224 www hevercastle co uk

Ig htham Mot e

Mote R oad, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0N T

Tel ; 01732810378

www ig hthammote@nationaltr ust org uk

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 www 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 www.leeds-castle.com/groups ww.leeds-castle.com/g ww.leeds-castle.com/gr ww.leeds-castle.com/gro ww.leeds-castle.com/grou ww.leeds-castle.com/group ww.leeds-castle.com/groups

Mount Ephraim Gardens

Staplestreet R oad, Hernhill , Faversham, Kent, ME13 9TX

Tel : 01227 751496

www mountephraimg ardens co uk

Old S oar Manor

Pla xtol, Boroug h Green, Kent TN15 0QX tel : 01732 810378 www nationaltrust org uk/old-soar-manor

200 acres of spectacular spring colour and peaceful woodland set against the backdrop of the Beaulieu River

Welcome back to the great outdoors.

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Exbury Gardens

New Forest, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ

info@exbury.co.uk | 023 8089 1203

Os borne House

East Cowes Isle of Wig ht P O32 6JX Tel : 01983 200022 www eng lish-heritag e org uk/osborne

Pa ins hill Landscape Ga rden

Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey KT11 1JE tel : 01932 868113 www painshill co uk

Parham House & Gardens

Pulboroug h, West Sus sex R H20 4H R

Tel :01903 742021

www.parhaminsussex.co.uk booking s @parhamins uss ex.co.u k

Pa shley Manor Gard ens

Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 7HE tel : 01580 200888 www pashleymanorg ardens com

Penshurst Place & Gard ens

Penshurst, Nr Tonbridg e, Kent TN11 8DG www.penshurstplace.com

Pe tworth House & Park

Church Street, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0AE tel : 01798 342207 www nationaltrust org uk/petworth-house

Polesden Lacey

G reat Bookham, near Dorking , Surrey, R H5 6BD

Tel : 01372452048 p olesdenlacey@nationaltrust org uk

Rhs Garden Wisle y Nr Woking , Surrey GU23 6QB tel : 0845 260 9000 www rhs org uk

Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

Jermyns Lane, R oms ey, Hampshire, S O51 0QA

Di scover the award-winning Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey, Hampshire Renowned g lobally for its expansive arboretum and beautifu lly curated g ardens , this haven of natural beaut y beckons visitors year-round ww hants g ov uk /hillierg ardens

Stonor Park, Henley- On-ames, Oxfordshire RG9 6HF tel : 01491 638587 www stonor com

Su lg rave Manor

Manor R oad , Su lg rave, Banbur y, OX17 2S D

Tel : 01295 760205 enquiries@su lg ravemanor org u k www s ulg ravemanor org uk

Waterperr y Gardens

Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire, Eng land OX33 1JZ - Telephone : 01844 339254

Email : office@waterp err y g ardens co uk www waterperr yg ardens co u k

Winkworth Arboretum

Has combe Road, Godalming , Surrey, GU8 4AD

Tel :01483208477 winkwortharboretum@nationaltr ust org uk

Winkwor th Arboretum

a aa a a a nationaltrust org uk/Winkworth

S OU T H WE ST

South West has World Heritage Sites with centuries of histor y and culture, stately homes with glorious landscaped gardens

Arling ton Cour t

Nr Barnstaple, North Devon E X31 4LP

tel : 01271 850296

www nationaltrust org uk/arling ton-court

Athelhampton House & Gard ens Athelhampton R d, Pudd letown, Dorchester DT2 7LG tel : 01305 848363

www athelhampton com

Arling ton Cour t

Nr Barnstaple, North Devon E X31 4LP tel : 01271 850296

www nationaltrust org uk/arling ton-court

Barring ton Cour t

Barring ton, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0NQ tel : 01460 241938

www nationaltrust org uk/barring ton-court

Berkele y Ca stle

Gloucestershire, GL13 9B Q

Email : info@berkeley-castle com tel : 01453 810303 www.berkeley-castle.com

Boconnoc Estate, Cornwall Boconnoc, Lostwithiel , Cornwall, PL22 0RG Tel : 01208 872507

Among the most spectacular stately homes in Cornwall, Boconnoc is a uni que destination for group stays, s leeping up to 40 Fascinating histor y, vibrant g ardens, stunning parkland and end less woodland paths

www boconnoc com

Bowood Hous e & Gardens

Bowood House and Gardens, Calne, Wiltshire SN11 0L Z tel : 01249 812102

www bowood-house co uk

Bourton House Gard en Bourton-on-the-Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9AE tel :01386 700754

www bourtonhouse com

Buckf a st Abbe y Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleig h, Devon, TQ11 0EE, Tel : 01364 645532

www buckfast org uk

Caerhays Castle a nd Gardens

Caerhays Estate St Austell, PL26 6LY

Webs ite : www visit caerhays co u k

Tel: 01872 501310

Ema il : enquiries @caerhays co uk

Che dworth R oman V illa

Yanworth, Nr Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3LJ tel : 01242 890256

www chedworthromanvilla com

Cleve don Cour t Tickenham Road, Clevedon, North Somerset BS21 6QU tel : 01275 872257

www nationaltrust org uk/clevedon-court

Compton Ca stle Marldon, Paig hton, TQ3 1TA

tel : 01803 843235

www nationaltrust org uk/compton-castle

Duns ter Ca stle

Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6SL

tel : 01643 821314

www nationaltrust org uk/dunster-castle

Exeter Cathedral 1 e Cloisters, Exet er, E X1 1H S

Re cently des cribe d by Simon Jenkins in e Guard ian a s “archite cture as theatre,”* Exeter Cathe dral has stood at the heart of De von for nearly a thousand years

Tel : 01392 255573

www exeter- cathedral org uk

Forde Abbey & Gard ens

Forde Abbey, Chard, Somerset TA20 4LU t

tel : 01460 220231

www fordeabbey-g ardens-dorset co uk

Fursdon House

Fursdon House, Cadbur y, Exeter E X5 5JS

tel : 01392 860860

www fursdon co uk

Gla stonbur y Abbe y

Mag dalene St, Glastonbur y, Somerset BA6 9EL

tel :01458 832267 www g lastonbur yabbey com

G reat Chalfield Great Chalfiel d Manor and Garden, Melksham, Wiltshire, N12 8N H

Tel : 01225782239

www national trust org uk/great-chal field-manor-and-garden

Great Fulf ord

Dunsford, Exeter E X6 7A J

www greatfulford co uk

Hes tercombe Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG

tel : 01823 413923

www hestercombe com

Hig hcliffe Castle

Rothesay Drive, Hig hcliffe- On-Sea , Christchurch BH23 4LE

tel : 01425 278807

www hig hcliffecastle co uk

Lacock Abbey Lacock , near Chippenham, Wilts hire, SN15 2LG Telephone Number: 01249730459

Countr y house wi th monastic roots, once home to William Henr y Fox Talbot e Abbey, located at the heart of the villag e wi thin its own woodland g rounds

www nationaltr ust org uk /lacock

Long le at

Long leat, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7N W

tel :01985 844400

www long leat co uk

Lu lworth Castle & Park

East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5QS Tel : 0845 4501054

www lulworth com

Lydne y Park Estate

Estate Office

Old ParkAyleburton GL15 6BU Tel : 01594 842844

www lydneyparkestate co uk

Mill D ene Garden

School Ln, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9HU

www milldeneg arden co uk

Miserd en Estate

e Estate Office, Miserden, Near Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7JA

ttel : 01285821303, Email : estate office@miserden org Web : www miserden org

Mount Ed g cumbe House & Countr y Park Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 IHZ Tel : 01752 822236 www mountedg cumbe g ov uk

O wlp en Manor Estate

Owlpen Manor, Uley, Dursley GL11 5BZ www.owlpen.com tel :01453-860261

Powderham Ca stle

Kenton, Nr Exeter, Devon E X6 8J Q tel : 01626 890243 www powderham co uk

R HS Gard en R osemoor

GRE AT TORRINGTON,DEVON E X38 8PH tel : 01805 624067 www rhs org uk

Sherborne Ca stle

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

Sud ele y Ca stle & Gardens

Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire GL54 5JD tel : 01242 602308

Tapeley Pa rk & Gardens

Instow, Bideford, Devon E X39 4NT tel : 01271 860897 www tapeleyg ardens com

Wyndham Estate

Williton, Taunton, S omers et, TA4 4HH

Tel : 01984 632309

A beautiful medieval hous e and home, which has been in the same family for over 800 years

Many lay ers of fascinating hist or y and intrig uing st ories A real hidden g em

office@wyndhamestate co uk

YO R K S H I R E

Take a trip back in time at atmospheric castles, abbe ys and historic houses.

Aske Ha ll

Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 5HJ tel : 01748 822000 www aske co uk

Bolton Castle

Ley burn, Nor th Yorkshire, DL8 4ET

tel : 01969 623981 w ww boltonca stle co u k

Bur ton Constable

Skirlaug h, East Yorkshire, HU11 4LN tel : 01964 562400 www burtonconstable com

Broc kfield Ha ll

Warthill, York, YO19 5X J tel : 01904 489362 www brockfieldhall co uk

Broug hton Ha ll

Skipton, Yorkshire, BD23 3AE tel : 01756 799608 www broug htonhall com

Bur ton Agnes Ha ll & Gardens

Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 4NB tel : 01262 490324 www burtonagnes com

Cliffe Ca stle

Castle, Keig hley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH tel : 01535 618231

Castle Howard

Castle Howard, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7DA tel : 01653 648333 www castlehoward co uk

Cliffe Ca stle

Castle, Keig hley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH tel : 01535 618231

Conisbroug h Ca stle

Castle Hill, Conisbroug h, South Yorkshire, DN12 3BU tel : 01709 863329 www conisbroug hcastle org uk

Consta ble Bur ton Hall Gardens

Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5LJ tel : 01677 450428 www constableburton com

Dunc ombe Park

Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EB tel : 01439 770213 www duncombepark com

Fa irfa x House

Fairfa x House, Castleg ate, York, YO1 9RN tel : 01904 655543 www fairfa xhouse co uk

Founta ins Abbey & Studley R oyal

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY tel : 01765 608888 www fountainsabbey org uk

Harewood House

Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, L S17 9LG tel : 0113 2181010 www harewood org

Helms le y Wa lled Ga rden

Cleveland Way, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5AH Tel : 01439 771427

www helmsleywalledg arden org uk

Kiplin Ha ll

Nr Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6AT tel : 01748 818178 www kiplinhall co uk

Kirkha m Prior y Kirkham, Whitwell- On-e-Hil, North Yorkshire, YO60 7JS tel : 01653 618768

Knaresboroug h Cas tle & Mus eum

Knaresboroug h, North Yorkshire, HG5 8AS www knaresboroug h co uk/castle

Markenfield Hall

Nr Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3ADtel : 01765 692303 www.markenfield.com

Ne wby Hall & Gard ens

Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE tel : 01423 322583 www newbyhall com

Nunning ton Hall

Nunning ton, North Yorkshire,YO62 5UY tel : 01439 748283 www nationaltrust org uk/nunning ton-hall

Riple y Ca stle

Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrog ate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY tel : 01423 770152 www ripleycastle co uk

Skip ton Castle

Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AW tel : 01756 792442 www skiptoncastle co uk

Sle dmere House

Sledmere, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 3XG tel : 01377 236637 www sledmerehouse com

e Merchant Adventurers' Ha ll

Fossg ate York, North Yorkshire YO1 9XD tel : 01904 654818

Wentwor th Ca stle Gardens Lowe Lane, Stainboroug h, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 3ET tel : 01226 776040 www wentworthcastle org

WA L E S

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 Hous e

Castle Street, Conwy LL32 8AY tel : 01492 592246 www nationaltrust org uk/aberconwy-house

Aberg la sney Ga rdens

L lang athen, Carmarthenshire SA32 8QH tel : 01558 668998 www.aberg lasney.org

Beaumaris Ca stle

Beaumaris, Ang lesey LL58 8AP tel : 01248 810361 www.beaumaris.com

Bod rhydda n Ha ll

D yserth Rd, Rhuddlan LL18 5SB www bodrhyddan co uk tel :01745 590155

Bod nant Garden

Tal-Y- Cafn, Colwyn Bay LL28 5RE tel : 01492 650460 www bodnantg arden co uk

Br yng wyn Hall

Br yng wyn Hall, Bwlch-y- Cibau, L lanfy llin, Powys, S Y22 5L J Tel :01691 648647 / 07967 821191 enquiries@br yng wyn.com www.br yng wyn.com

Br ynkinalt

Chirk , Wrexham LL14 5NS tel : 01691 774159 www br ynkinalt co u k

Caer philly Castle

Caerphilly CF83 1JD tel : 029 2088 3143 www castlewales com/caerphil html

Caldicot Ca stle & Countr y Pa rk

Church Road, Caldicot, Monmouthshire NP26 4HU tel : 01291 420241 www.caldicotcastle.co.uk

Card iff Ca stle

Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 3RB tel : 029 2087 8100 www cardiffcastle com

Carmar then Ca stle

Carmarthen, South Wales tel : 0126 7224923 www castlewales com/carmarth html

Conwy Castle

Conwy LL32 8AY tel : 01492 592358 www conwy com

Dy

ffr yn Gardens And Arboretum St Nicholas, Nr Cardiff CF5 6SU tel : 029 2059 3328 www dyffr yng ardens org uk

Fonmon Castle

Fonmon, Barr y, Vale Of Glamorg an CF62 3ZN tel : 01446 710206 www fonmoncastle com

Gwyd ir Castle

L lanr wst, Gwynedd LL26 0PN tel : 01492 641687 www g wydircastle co uk

e Hall At Abbe y- c wm-hir

Nr L landrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6PH tel : 01597 851727 www abbeyc wmhir com

Llanca iach Fawr Manor Gellig aer Rd, Nelson, Treharris CF46 6ER

Tel :01443 412248

www llancaiachfawr co uk

Llanvihangel Court

L lanvihang el Court, L lanvihang el Crucorney, Aberg avenny NP7 8DH tel : 07806 768788

www llanvihang elcourt com

Nanteos Mansion Nr Rhydyfelin, Aber ys twy th Ceredig ion Wales S Y23 4LU T: +44 (0) 1970 600522 www nanteos com

Nationa l Bota nic Gard en Of Wales

L lanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG tel : 01558 667149 www g ardenof wales org uk

Pem broke Ca stle

Pembroke SA71 4L A tel : 01646 681510

www pembroke-castle co uk

Picton Ca stle & Woodland Gardens

e Rhos, Near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4AS tel : 01437 751326 www.pictoncastle.co.uk

Plas Mawr

Hig h Street, Conwy LL32 8DE tel : 01492 580167 www plas-mawr co uk

Plas Newydd Countr y Hous e an d Gardens

L lanfairpwll, Ang lesey 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

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Merthyr

Just off the A470 at Merthyr

Powis Ca stle & Garden

Nr Welshpool SY21 8RF tel : 01938 551929 www.nationaltrust.org .uk/powis-castle

R a glan Ca stle

R ag lan, Monmouthshire NP15 2BT tel : 01291 690228 www castlewales com/rag lan html

St Davids Cathe dral

St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6QWtel : 01437 720202 www stdavidscathedral org uk

Tre deg ar Hous e & Park

Newport, South Wales NP10 8Y W tel : 01633 815880 www nationaltrust org uk/tredeg ar-house

Tre owen Wonastow, Nr Monmouth NP25 4DL tel : 01600 712031 www.treowen.co.uk

Us k Castle

Castle Hous e,Monmouth Road , Us k, Monmouthshire, NP15, Tel : 01291 672563 www uskcastle com

'Nanteos is a Grade 1 listed country house hotel and wedding venue situated in over 30 acres of woodland in Ceredigion, mid Wales.

Explore the historical mansion setting with 22 bedrooms, just three miles from the coast and Cambrian Mountains.

A four-bedroom Mews House with self-catering facilities is also available. '

www.nanteos.c om

Nant eos M Mansion, N Nr R Rhy dyfelin, Abery stwy th. C Ceredigion. S SY23 4 4LU

T: + +44 ( (0) 1 1970 6 600522 E: r reception@nanteos com

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SCOT L A N D

Its diverse and exciting histor y is reflected in many of its Castles Historic Houses and Gardens

Abbotsford

e Abbotsford Trust, Abbotsford, Melrose, Roxburg hshire, TD6 9B Q tel : 01896 752043 www scottsabbotsford co uk

Aberdour Castle and Gard ens

Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0SL Tel : 01383 860519

Altyre Es tate

Alt yre Estate, Forres, Moray, IV36 2SH tel : 01309 672265 www historic-scotland g ov uk

Ba lfour Cas tle

Shapinsay, Orkney Islands, KW17 2DY tel : 01856 711282 www balfourcastle co uk

Ba llindalloch Castle and Gardens

Ba llindalloch, Banffs hire, S cotland AB37 9AX Tel :(+44) 01807 500205

Discover the ‘Pearl of the North’

Explore 450 years of Hig hland hist or y, a mag nificent mi d- 16th cent ur y Castle, acres of formal g ardens , woodlands and riverside walk s, Tearoom, Gi Shop and some awardwinning loos ! www ballindallochcastle co u k

Ba lm oral Ca stle

Balmoral, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB tel : 013397 42534 www balmoralcastle com

Blair Ca stle

Blair Ca stle, Bla ir Atholl, Pitlochr y, Per thshire, PH 18 5TL

Tel : 01796 481207

Blair Ca stle ha s been the home of the Atholl fa mily for over se ven centuries  e ca stle ha s had a diverse his tor y, witness ing both turbulent & pea cef ul tim es, enlarg ed and adapte d over 750 years

www bla ir- cas tle co uk

Castle Kenne dy & Gardens

Castle Kennedy, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 8SJ tel : 01776 702024/01581 400225 www castlekennedyg ardens co uk

Castle Of Me y

urso, Caithness, KW14 8XH tel : 01847 851473 www castleofmey org uk

Castle Stalker

Appin, Scotland

PA38 4BLTel :01631 730354 www.castlestalker.com

Cawdor Ca stle

David Broadfoot MBE, Cawdor Castle, Nairn, Scotland, IV12 5RD tel : 01667 404401 www cawdorcastle com

Cra ig ieburn Garden

Craig ieburn House, Nr Moffat, Dumfriesshire, DG10 9LF tel : 01683 221250 / 221758 www craig ieburng arden com

Da lmeny House

Dalmeny House, South Queensferr y, Edinburg h, 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

Dunveg an Ca stle & Gard ens

Dunveg an Castle, Isle Of Skye, Scotland, IV55 8WF tel : 01470 521206 www dunveg ancastle com

Edinburg h Castle

Castle Hill, Edinburg h, EH1 2NG tel : 0131 225 9846 www edinburg hcastle g ov uk

Ferniehirst Cas tle

Roxburg hshire,S cotland

Bui lt in the 15th centur y and steeped in a dramati c histor y, the castle is surrounded by fores t and overlook s the river Jed in the ancient Jed Valle y is s eat of the Clan Kerr, lies two mi les south of Jedburg h in the picturesque S cottish Borders www ferniehirst com

Floors Cas tle

Roxburg he Estates Office, Kelso, Roxburg hshire, Scotland, TD5 7SF tel : 01573 223333 www roxburg he net/floorscastle html

Ge org ian Hous e

7 Charlotte Square, Edinburg h, EH2 4DR tel : 0131 243 9300 www nts org uk/Propert y/Georg ian-House

Glam is Ca stle

Es tates Offic e, Glam is By For far, Ang us, D D8 1R J

Tel : 01307 84393

Open March - October 10am - 5pm Monday - Sunday

Open November -December 10 00am - 5pm

urs day - Sunday

Enquiries@g lamis - castle co uk www glamis- cas tle co u k

Gosford House

Longniddr y, East Lothian, EH32 0PX tel : 01875 870201 www g osfordhouse co uk

Hill House

Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburg h, G84 9A J tel : 0844 493 2210 www.nts.org .uk/Propert y/e-Hill-House

Hopetoun House

Hopetoun House, South Queensferr y, Edinburg h, West Lothian, EH30 9SL

tel : 0131 331 2451 www hopetoun co uk

House Of e Binns

L inlithg ow, West Lothian, EH49 7NA tel : 0844 493 2127 www nts org uk/Propert y/House-of-the-Binns

Huntly Ca stle

Huntly, AB54 4SH tel : 01466 793191 www undiscoveredscotland co uk/ huntly/huntlycastle/index html

Inveraray Castle & Garden

Inveraray Castle, Inveraray, Arg yll, PA32 8XE tel : 01499 302203 www inveraray-castle com/g ardens

Kelburn Ca stle & Countr y Centre

Fairlie, By Larg s, Ayrshire, KA29 0BE tel : 01475 568685 www kelburnestate com

Leith Ha ll

Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 4NQ tel : 0131 243 9300 www nts org uk/Propert y/Leith-Hall- Garden-Estate

Lennoxlove House

Hadding ton, East Lothian, EH41 4NZ tel : 01620 828614 www lennoxlove com

Manderston

Manderston, Duns, Ber wickshire, Scotland, TD11 3PP tel : 01361 883450

www manderston co uk

Mellersta in Hous e

Mellerstain, Gordon, Ber wickshire, TD3 6LG tel : 01573 410225 www mellerstain com

Mount Stuar t Isle Of Bute, PA20 9LR tel : 01700 503877 www mountstuart com

Ne wark Ca stle

Port Glasg ow, Strathclyde, PA14 5NH tel : 01475 741858 www newark-sher wooddc g ov uk

Pa la ce Of Holyroodhous e Edinburg h, EH8 8DX tel : 0131 556 5100 www royalcollection org uk/visit/ palaceoolyroodhouse

S con e Pa lace & Grounds

S con e Pa lace, Per th, P H2 6BD Tel : 01738 552300

S con e Pa lace is a p lace that breathes histor y like nowhere els e in Scotland Today, in the 21s t centur y, it is the hom e of the Earls of Mans field, most f amous as e Crowning Plac e of S cottis h King s and a maj or attra ction to vis itors from a ll over the world

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R oyal Botanic Garden Edinburg h

0A Inverleith Row, Edinburg h, EH3 5LR tel : 0131 552 7171

www rbg e org uk

St Andre ws Castle

e Scores, St Andrews, KY16 9AR tel : 01334 477196 www historic-scotland g ov uk

irlestane Castle

Lauder, Ber wickshire, TD2 6RU tel : 01578 722430 www thirlestanecastle co uk

Blair Castle & Gardens

Located in Highland Perthshire, 90 minutes from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness, Blair Castle provides the perfect stop when exploring Scotland.

Take a self-guided tour around Blair Castle & Gardens, and watch as history unfolds right before your very eyes Explore our 30 rooms with historical xtures and furnishings before taking a walk in the 9-acre walled garden

New for 2024, discover a brand new exhibition featuring the world’s oldest Scotch Whisky, found in the cellar at Blair Castle Exhibition entry is included with standard admission to the castle There will also be the opportunity to discover more about the whisky & illicit distilling with our whisky tours

Please see our website for opening times and to book tickets

IRE L A N D

Ireland’s houses castles and gardens includes architectural treasures and fantastic examples of great Georgian buildings which it is famous for.

Ard gillan Castle & Gardens

Ardg illan Castle, Balbrig g an, Co Dublin Tel : 01 849 2212 www ardgillancastle ie

Benvarden Estate

36 Benvardin R oad, Ballymoney BT53 6NN

Tel: 02820741955

Contact : Annabel Montgomer y info@benvarden c o uk ww w benvard en c o uk

Bantr y House & Gardens

Bantr y House, Bantr y,Co Cork, Ireland tel : + 353 27 50047 www bantr yhouse com

Bla rne y Ca stle & Ga rdens

Blarney, Cork, Ireland Tel : 00 353 21 438 5252 www blarneycastle ie

Cashel House Hotel & Gard ens

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, Count y Laois Ireland R32 E A02

tel : +353 57 8736555 www castledurrow com

Castletown House & Parklands

Celbridg e, Co. Kildare, W23 V9H3 tel : + 353 1 628 8252www.castletownhouse ie

Castle Ward & Gardens

Strang ford, Downpatrick, Count y Down, BT30 7BA www.nationaltrust.org .uk/castleward

Downhill D em esne & Hez lett House

Tel : +442870848728 Email : downhilldemesne@nationaltrust org uk www nationaltrust org uk/downhilldemesne

Florence Court

Tel : +442866348249 www nationaltrust org uk/florencecourt

Hills boroug h Ca stle & Gardens

e Square, Hillsboroug h

BT26 6GT

Tel : 0333 320 6000

www hrp org uk/hillsboroug h-castle

Kilf ane Glen & Waterfa ll

Tel : +353 56 7727105 www kilfane com

Kylemore Abbey & V ictorian Wa lled Garden

Kylemore Abbey, Pollacappul, Connemara , Co Galway, Ireland

Tel : + 353 95 52001

www kylemoreabbey com

Mount Stewart House & Gard ens

tel : +442842788387 Email :mountstewart@nationaltrust org uk www nationaltrust org uk/mountstewart

Monta lto Estate

Monta lto Estate, Spa R oa d, Ba llyna hinch, Co Down BT24 8PT Tel :028 97566100

A trip to Montalto Estate is the perfe ct way to re connect with nature, in a natura l, historical, and truly rela xing s etting V isit the newly op ene d red is covered Los t Garden

info@m ontaltoe state c om www m ontaltoes tate c om

Mount Usher Gardens

Tel : +353 404 40205 www mountusherg ardens ie

Ne wbridg e Hous e & Trad itiona l Farm

Ne wbridg e Hous e & Farm, Hearse Road , D onabate, Co Dublin

Tel : (01) 843 6534 www ne wbridg ehous eandfarm com

Powers court House Gard ens & Waterfa ll Enniskerr y, Co Wicklow, Ireland www powerscourt com

BENVARDEN ESTATE

Benvarden is an historic estate near the North Antrim Coast consisting of a wonderfully preserved period house, a mature walled garden and beautiful landscaped grounds on the bank of the River Bush with a unique Victorian cast-iron bridge. It is a mustsee location for visitors to the area.

Benvardenn, Balllyyboogeey B Ballllyymoney, B BT53 6NNN T: 028-2074--11955

Open agaiin n Daiilly y frrom 1st Juune 12 2 n ooon - 5pm m

Adults £7 50, Family £20 ( 2 adults + 2 child ren), £15 (1 a dult + 2 c hildren) C hildren under 12 fr ee Tear oom open 1pm www.benvarden.co.uk

Ross Castle

Rosscahill Count y Galway, Ireland H91 K25N

Tel 353 (0) 91 550183 www rosscastle com

Rowa llane Garden

Tel : +442897510131 www nationaltrust org uk/rowallane-g arden

Russboroug h House & Parklands

Blessing ton Co Wicklow, Ireland , W91 C640

Tel : +353 (0) 45 865239

Ireland’s most beautif ul G eor gian house

Boasting an abundanc e of natural beauty and grandeur, the 200 acre estate at R ussboroug h is a majestic setting with breathta king vie ws of the Blessing ton La ke and Wicklow Mountains beyond www russboroughhouse ie

Spring hill House & Costume Colle ction

Tel : +442886748210 www nationaltrust org uk/spring hill

Tullynally Castle & Gardens

Tullynally, Castlepollard, Count y Westmeath, Tel :00353 (0)449661159 www tullynallycastle com

Vande leur Wa lle d Garden

Vandeleur Demesne, Killimer Road, Kilrush , Co Clare

Tel : +353 65 905 1760 www vandeleur walledg arden ie

V is it Antrim &Ne wtowna bbe y Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stile s Way, Antrim BT41 2UB T: 0300 123 4568 www antrimandnewtownabbe y g ov u k

Wells House and Gardens

Wells House, Wells, Bally edmund, Gorey Co Wexford

Tel :00353539186737 www wellshouse ie

and come to a more relaxed

As a family day out you can’t get muc h better t han Newbridge House and Farm Step into an 18t h centur y rambling Georgian mansion that has been impeccably restored Experience t he opulence and grandeur of t he rooms, then t hrough ambient audio and interpretative graphics learn about life in t he Ser vants Quar ters Explore t he 35 acre working farm, engage with t he animals, traverse t he woodland parklands, c hec k out the playground and café and grab an ice cream, sit bac k and take it all in so many memories waiting to be made! Visit www.newbridgehouseandgardens.com Only 10 mins from

Come to the picturesque village of Malahide for your next family day out and visit one of Ireland’s oldest castles, its beautiful botanical gardens and let t he kids explore 250 acres of lush parkland. Malahide is bursting with t hings to do for the whole family. Go visit t he exotic Butter y House, meander through the magical Fair y Trail and lose yourself in the West Lawn. Pac k a picnic from the Avoca Foodhall. Let ’ s star t making memories again.

If you fancy a shor t detour from the castle take a stroll to Ireland’s only model railway Step bac k in time and explore one of the world’s most unique model railway collections Housed in a beautifully restored Casino cottage and located in the village you will be blown away by t he workmanship and exquisite collection If you have time indulge in one of the many award winning bars and restaurants in Malahide Dar t and bus routes to Dublin city centre