Historic Houses and Gardens Supplement by Beau Media

Hist oric Houses,Castles and Gardens 2025

A Grand Tour Through Time:

The UK’s Historic Houses,

Castles & Gardens

History, if le unsupervised, has a habit of accumulating In Britain, it has done so with enthusiasm It piles up in grand stately homes, lurks in the damp stone of castle walls, and blooms, triumphantly, in gardens that have seen more drama than a royal divorce. From the rugged fortresses of Scotland to the honeyed manors of the Cotswolds, every inch of the UK has a story to tell oen involving betrayal, excessive curtain tassels, and at least one ghost

is supplement takes you on a region-by-region tour of the country ’ s most remarkable historic properties, sorting the merely old from the truly magniﬁcent. Whether you fancy storming the battlements of a Norman keep, strolling through Capability Brown’s greatest hits, or just pretending to be a minor aristocrat for an aernoon, we ’ ve got you covered And for those who like their history with a side of storytelling, we ’ ve also delved into the best history podcasts currently keeping Britain’s past alive in audio form from Dan Snow ’ s History Hit* to e National Trust Podcast

e Heart of England is precisely as it sounds brimming with castles, stately homes, andgardens so immaculate they make your own lawn look like an act of horticultural vandalism. Warwick Castle stands as the region’s medieval showstopper, its ramparts still bristling with a kind of cheerful menace, while Chatsworth House*continues to do what it does best: looking like the natural habitat of a brooding period drama protagonist

e South of England is where history gets its sun hat on. Here, palatial estates like Blenheim Palace ﬂex their Baroque muscles, and the gardens of Sissinghurst remindyou that some people are simply better at growing things than you ere’s also Highclere Castle, which, thanks to Downton Abbey, has spent the last decade being more famous than some members of the royal family

e North of England is where castles still look like they mean business Alnwick Castle has played Hogwarts on screen, but in reality, it has been fending oﬀ invaders for centuries. And ifyou like your history with a side of coastline, Bamburgh Castle sits atop its cliﬀ like something out of Arthurian legend, daring you not to take a dramatic windswept photo.

Scotland and Wales are a masterclass in how to do castles properly Edinburgh Castle looms over its city like a stern schoolmaster, while Caernarfon Castle in Wales is the medieval equivalent of an architecturalpower move. In between, there are grand country houses, wild landscapes, and enough history to keep even the most determined enthusiast occupied for a lifetime.

And ifyou think these places look oddly familiar, there’s a good reason Britain’s most spectacular historic houses and castles moonlight as ﬁlm stars In our Heritage Hollywood feature, we uncover the famous locations behind Brideshead Revisited, e Crown, Harry Potter, and more It turns out that some of these grand old buildings have spent more time in front of the camera than certain actors (and with considerably fewer scandalous tabloid appearances).

e past is still very muchpresent in Britain So, ifyou’re ready to wander through corridors lined with ancestralportraits that may or may not be watching you, or you just want to marvel at a garden designed by someone with far too much time and topiary on their hands, then step inside…

Herit age Hollywood: The

UK’s Grand Old Movie St ars

I have always harboure d a va g ue suspicion that Britain’s stately homes and castles spend their idle days t widdling their stone thumbs, waiting for a ﬁlm crew to lurch up the driveway in a convoy of white vans.

ere’s something about the National Trust’s g randest properties that sug g ests the y long to be drape d in fog , lit by candelabra , and pe ople d by men in starche d collars g azing moodily into the middle distance. And, inde e d, many of them have enjoye d more on-scre en time than some Holly wood actors, displaying a professionalism rarely se en in show business : the y ne ver complain, the y ne ver demand a big g er trailer, and crucially the y are far too old to be embroile d in scandal.

S o, in a celebration of Britain’s most oblig ing herita g e sites, here is a tour of some of the nation’s best-love d ﬁlm locations along with a few tales from behind the velvet ropes.

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Alnwick Castle : Hog warts '

Northumberland Campus

Alnwick Castle, grand seat of the Dukes of Northumberland, has many fine claims to fame, but let’s be honest most visitors come because they want to see Harr y Potter ’ s first broomstick wobbles. is was the ver y spot where Daniel R adcliffe was hoisted onto a harness and told to “lean in” to his first-ever flying lesson. e Outer Bailey doubled as Hog warts ’ grounds in the first two films, leading to the extraordinar y situation where g enerations of Mug g le children have trudg ed solemnly across the lawn, hoping that their school PE teacher will turn out to be Professor Mc Gonag all in disg uise

Before it was famous for wizardr y, Alnwick had a long histor y of starring in period dramas, including Elizabeth and Robin Hood : Prince of ieves, proving that when it comes to looking imposing and full of secrets, it has rang e Also, if you visit, do be aware that the castle’s grounds include the delig htfully named ‘Poison Garden’, where ever y plant is deadly An absolute must for anyone who’s ever been emotionally wounded by a box hedg e.

Castle Howard :

e House at Launche d a ousand Cravats

definitive Brideshead, and when a 2008 film remake was proposed, some optimistic soul sug g ested using a different house. e idea was quickly abandoned when it was revealed that no other stately home in Eng land had quite the rig ht balance of grandeur, melancholy, and the abilit y to frame Jeremy Irons in a way that made him look permanently thoug htful.

e house itself, a baroque masterpiece in Yorkshire, was built by the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, who presumably had no idea that he was setting up the perfect backdrop for g enerations of men in ﬂounc y shirts to g aze wistfully at each other. Fans of Brideshead can take a tour of the house and grounds, presumably while wondering why their own youth was not ﬁlled with epic betrayals, poetic sunsets, and an endless supply of champagne

Hig hclere Castle :

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l Downton

Abbe y

If ever a house looked like it had spent its entire existence preparing for a life on screen, it’s Hig hclere Castle. Before Downton Abbey arrived and turned it into a household name, it was already well used to strutting its stuﬀ for the cameras, appearing in ever ything from Jeeves and Wooster to Eyes Wide Shut But it was Julian Fellowes’ epic soap opera about posh people and their beleag uered ser vants that made it one of the most recognisable houses in the world.

about mysterious deaths You can ’ t buy that kind of PR

Gloucester Cathe dra l : Harr y Potter ’ s Cloistere d

Companion

Another site thoroug hly bewitched by the Potter franchise, Gloucester Cathedral’s cloisters became the corridors of Hog warts in the first two films, leading to a wave of delig hted fans visiting to whisper “ You’re a wizard, Harr y ” at the ancient stone walls. is 11th-centur y masterpiece of g othic architecture has been a favourite with filmmakers for years, featuring in e Hollow Crown and Wolf Hall, thoug h it’s fair to say nothing has le as deep an impression as the sig ht of Moaning Myrtle throwing a tantrum in the cathedral’s lavatories

Fun fact : Gloucester Cathedral’s fan-vaulted ceiling is considered one of the ﬁnest in Eng land, and the monks who orig inally designed it would presumably be horriﬁed to know that its chief contribution to histor y is now as the backdrop for enchanted bathroom plumbing .

Revolutionar y France, appearing in Les Misérables, Pirates of the Caribbean, e Dark Knig ht Rises, and e Crown. One wonders if the building ever g ets tired of putting on a diﬀerent accent

Orig inally built by Sir Christopher Wren, it was designed as a hospital for retired sailors, who presumably would have been rather bemused to see their old haunt taken over by ﬁlm crews dressed as 19th-centur y revolutionaries. Today, it remains one of the most visited heritag e sites in London, and if you want to test how eag le-eyed your ﬁlm knowledg e is, tr y spotting it in the background of practically ever y period drama ever made

Puzzlewood

: e Forest at Launche d a ousand

Fantasies

Tucked away in the Forest of Dean, Puzzlewood is one of the most other worldly places in the UK , a tang led mass of ancient trees, gnarled roots, and mosscovered pathways It looks like the sort of place where you mig ht stumble across a fair y ring or, at the ver y least, a wandering hobbit

Old R oya l Nava l Colleg e, Gre enwich : e Most Hardworking Film

Location in Brita in

It is a truth universally acknowledg ed that any ﬁlm adaptation of Brideshead Revisited must take place at Castle Howard. e 1981 television series installed it as the

Fans of the series mig ht be interested to know that Hig hclere is also the home of the Carnar von family one of whom, the 5th Earl, was the man who ﬁnanced the discover y of Tutankhamun’s tomb When he died shortly aer, it kicked oﬀ the whole ‘ curse of the mummy ’ thing , leading to wild speculation

If you ’ ve watched a ﬁlm in the last twent y years that required a sweeping shot of a grand 18thcentur y building , chances are you ’ ve already seen the Old Royal Naval Colleg e in Greenwich Its credentials are astonishing : it has doubled as Bucking ham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and even

Unsurprising ly, it has proved irresistible to ﬁlmmakers in need of a mystical, slig htly eerie backdrop. Star Wars : e Force Awakens shot key scenes here, and it has also appeared in Doctor Who, Merlin, and e Secret Garden. J.R .R . Tolkien himself is rumoured to have been inspired by it when imag ining Middle-earth

e only real drawback is that if you visit in hig h season, you may ﬁnd yourself sharing your enchanted adventure with several hundred people brandishing selﬁe sticks

“e UK is teeming with heritage sites that have moonlighted as ﬁlm stars, their ancient stones and sweeping lawns proving irresistible to directors with a good eye for drama. From castles that have doubled as wizarding schools to palaces that have played the part of several diﬀerent monarchies, these grand old buildings continue to prove that when it comes to stealing the scene, no one does it quite like Britain’s

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History, in the right hands, is less a dusty shelf of dates and more a raucous, sprawling conversation one that drags you, willingly or otherwise, through the centuries, past plagues andpalaces, revolutions and rebellions, all while reminding you that people, in every era, were just as hopeless and brilliant as they are today Fortunately, for those who like their history neatly packaged in digestible, entertaining episodes (and without the risk of dysentery), there ’ s an excellent crop ofpodcasts ready to do the heavy liing From the grand sweep of English heritage to the surprisingly fascinating history of sewage systems, these shows bring the past to life, no Latin required

Dan Snow ’ s Histor y Hit

Dan Snow's Histor y Hit remains a prominent histor y podcast, featuring a wide array of topics and expert g uests e platform has expanded to include multiple series, such as "Not Just the Tudors" with Dr Suzannah L ipscomb and " e Ancients" with Dr. Tristan Hug hes. Episodes continue to rang e from 20 minutes to an hour, covering both UK-speciﬁc and g lobal historical subjects.

e Tudor Hi stor y & Travel Show

e Q ue en ’ s House in Greenwich is home to one of the UK’s most famous g host stories e Tulip Staircase, an eleg ant spiral staircase, was the setting for a mysterious photograph taken in 1966, which appears to show a spectral ﬁg ure ascending the stairs Paranormal enthusiasts and sceptics alike have debated the imag e, as no log ical explanation has ever been found. It remains one of the most talked-about g host sig hting s in a British historic house

Capabilit y Brown It remains the only non-royal house in Eng land to be called a palace

Irreplaceab le : A Histor y of Eng land in 1 00 Places

is podcast, produced by Historic Eng land and sponsored by Ecclesiastical, continues to be available for listeners It oﬀers episodes that explore various signiﬁcant locations across Eng land, hig hlig hting their historical importance historiceng land org uk

e Eng lish Heritag e Po dcast

Eng lish Heritag e maintains its weekly podcast series, delving into the rich histor y of its sites with expert inter views and eng ag ing narratives Recent episodes have covered topics such as the histor y of Eng land's sewag e systems and other intrig uing subjects eng lish-heritag e.org .uk

National Trust Po dcast

e National Trust continues to produce its podcast, exploring various themes related to its properties and the broader historical and cultural context of the UK L isteners can enjoy episodes on topics rang ing from g ardens and literar y histor y to contemporar y issues

Dr. Sarah Morris continues to lead listeners throug h Tudor histor y, exploring signiﬁcant sites and providing travel advice related to Tudor heritag e. Episodes oen exceed an hour, oﬀering in-depth insig hts into both well-known and lesserknown locations.

Historic Royal Palaces Podcast

is podcast oﬀers recording s of live events and discussions related to the six royal palaces under its care While the sound qualit y varies due to live recording s, the content remains rich and informative, covering a broad spectrum of topics connected to royal histor y

Here are some fascinating and fun facts about the UK’s historic houses and gardens

Chatsworth House in Derbyshire is known for its grandeur, but not ever ything is as it appears Inside, the Painted Hall features an illusion designed by artist Louis Lag uerre, where some of the windows aren ’ t real at all Instead, they are cleverly painted onto the walls to create the impression of additional natural lig ht

Highclere Ca stle, better known to millions as Downton Abbey, has a fascinating histor y beyond its T V fame. During the First World War, it was converted into a hospital by Lady Almina , the 5th Countess of Carnar von e grand rooms that once hosted aristocratic g athering s were transformed into hospital wards for wounded soldiers More recently, the castle played a key role in the discover y of Tutankhamun’s tomb, as the 5th Earl of Carnar von was one of the key funders of the excavation in 1922

Cornwa ll’s Lost Gardens o f Heligan were forg otten for decades Once part of a grand estate, the g ardens were abandoned aer the First World War, when many of the g ardeners who tended them never returned from battle By the late 20th centur y, the g ardens had become overgrown and hidden beneath thick layers of ivy and brambles In the 1990s, a restoration team uncovered paths, water features, and plant collections, bring ing Helig an back to life Today, it is one of the most spectacular and atmospheric g ardens in Britain.

Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Winston Churchill, has a unique method for measuring its rooms. e 9th Duke of Marlboroug h was used as an informal unit of measurement, with certain spaces described as being “ two Dukes long ” or “three Dukes across ” e palace is one of the grandest in the UK , with more than 180 rooms, a collection of priceless tapestries, and g ardens designed by

e astronomical clock at Hampton Co urt Palace has been keeping time since 1540, long before Galileo’s discoveries chang ed our understanding of the universe It doesn’t just tell the time ; it tracks the movement of the sun, the phases of the moon, and even the tide levels of the River ames e clock was installed for Henr y VIII, reﬂecting his fascination with science and astrolog y It remains one of the oldest working astronomical clocks in the world

Alnwick Garden in Northumberland is home to one of the most dang erous collections of plants in Britain. e Poison Garden is ﬁlled with deadly species, including belladonna , hemlock, and foxg love. V isitors are forbidden from touching or even smelling the plants, as some can be toxic just from close contact e g arden was created to educate people about the dang ers of poisonous plants, and it continues to attract curious visitors who want to see its deadly collection up close

In Scotland, the Dunmore Pineapple is one of the most unusual g arden building s in the UK Built in the 18th centur y, this stone structure was designed in the shape of a g iant pineapple, which was a symbol of wealth and hospitalit y at the time Pineapples were an exotic luxur y, diﬃcult to grow in Britain’s climate, so displaying one in architectural form was a bold statement. Today, the Dunmore Pineapple is one of the quirkiest and most photographed landmarks in Scotland

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Stonehenge that enigmatic crown of Salisbury Plain, where time itself seems to kneel in reverence. Picture it: monolithic sentinels, each hewn from the stubborn bones of the earth, standing in quiet communion with the sky.

Who placed them?

Why? eories abound -Druids, celestial calendars, ancient rituals, but the stones, silent as they are, refuse to yield their secrets

ere ’ s an eerie precision to it all ose sarsens, each a leviathan of limestone, dragged across impossible distances. e bluestones, whispering of their origins in the faraway Preseli Hills.

is was no mere folly ofprimitive hands; this was purpose, grandeur, a communion between man, cosmos, and eternity.

Step closer, and the weight of centuries presses down. e wind hums through the trilithons like an echo of forgotten prayers.

Was it a temple? A clock? Agateway? Or simply a monument to something we no longer have the words to name? Whatever it was, Stonehenge endures It waits, as it always has, watching the march of history like a guardian of lost time.

Andperhaps, ifyou listen closely enough, it whispers back.

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Mapperton is the family home of the Earl of Sandwich Located in West Dorset in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beaut y and just a short drive from the Jurassic Coast, Mapperton House is a magniﬁcent Jacobean Manor House with an award-winning Italianate Garden

Described by Countr y L ife mag azine as ‘the Nation’s ﬁnest manor house’, 16th, 17th and 18th centuries meet each other at ever y turn, creating a rich visual harmony With an important collection of art, furniture and ceramics, the House reﬂects the family’s contribution to British naval histor y over the past four hundred years, weaving a tapestr y of stories throug h the ag es

e exquisite Italianate Garden orig inally laid out in the 1920s, boasts orang er y, topiar y and borders, descending ponds and arboretum. A small chapel dating back to the 12th centur y sits within the grounds, and the Coach House café provides refreshments for visitors.

e House and Gardens form

the centre of a working rural estate of around 1,800 acres of grassland, ancient woodland and Mapperton’s Wildlands, Dorset’s most spectacular rewilding project. Promoting reg enerative agriculture across Mapperton Estate, the Wildlands support more than 3,200 plant and animal species, including the green-wing ed orchid, an indicator of old pastures

R efresh, Rewi ld and Rewind at Mapperton –www mapperto n com 01308 862645

Exp erience a Spectacular Spring at Hever Castle

Step into histor y and beaut y at Hever Castle this spring

Exciting new events, dazzling g ardens, and fascinating exhibits await visitors to this iconic double-moated castle in Edenbridg e, Kent

On Sunday 23th March, Hever Castle & Gardens will host their ﬁrst-ever Plant Fair in partnership with Plant Fairs Roadshow. Browse the best spring plants from expert growers at the multi-awardwinning g ardens

Don’t miss the return of Dazzling Daﬀodils from 17th to 23rd March Wander the grounds as nearly 250,000 daﬀodils burst into bloom. Midweek tours with renowned horticulturist Johnny Walkers and Head Gardener Neil Miller hig hlig ht heritag e bulbs and new varieties

Hever Castle also invites visitors to see the recently refurbished Boleyn Apartment, the only sur viving suite of rooms once inhabited by Anne Boleyn. Larg ely unchang ed since Tudor times, these rooms provide a rare g limpse into Anne’s life at Hever, where she spent more time than previously thoug ht during her courtship with Henr y VIII

Adding further intrig ue, a rare portrait of omas Cromwell is now on display in the Long Galler y is important work joins the castle’s impressive collection of 16th-centur y portraiture, bring ing the dramatic stories of the Tudor dynast y to life.

Whether you ’ re passionate about histor y, g ardens, or simply looking for a memorable day out, Hever Castle promises something special for ever yone this spring www he verca stle co uk

Bolto n Castle

Immerse yourself in histor y, nature and views that remain unchang ed since the 15th centur y ! Step away from the ever yday and indulg e yourself in a day out with fresh air and fun combined Just what makes a g ood day out ?

A beautifully situated medieval castle, one of the best preser ved in the countr y ? Family owned with a fascinating histor y broug ht alive by a committed team or a programme of events and activities ? A peaceful day enjoying uninterrupted views across the valley as you take in this rural idyll ? eir castle is surrounded by stunning g ardens including a maze, walled vineyard and recently refreshed medieval herb g arden Much of their g ardens are easily accessible, plus there’s a tea room oﬀering local produce and homemade treats made fresh daily in their own kitchens. It’s

Mapp erto n House, Gardens and Wildlands

the perfect day out ! ey open 1st March 2025 and look for ward to welcoming you to a day out with something for ever yone. Pop them in your diar y ! w ww bo ltonca stle co uk

Nunning ton Ha ll : A Timeless Treasure for Groups

Tucked beside the River Rye in North Yorkshire, Nunning ton Hall is a picture-perfect manor steeped in histor y, charm, and a touch of eccentricit y. is intimate, beautifully preser ved house invites groups to explore its panelled rooms, discover its fascinating collection of art and antique furniture, and peek into the quirky Carlisle Collection of miniature rooms

e walled g arden, bursting with colour and buzzing with wildlife, is a delig ht in ever y season, oﬀering a tranquil spot for a leisurely stroll. Groups can also enjoy g uided tours, uncovering stories of the families who shaped this enchanting home. With a welcoming tea room ser ving locally sourced treats, Nunning ton Hall is a must-visit for histor y lovers and g arden enthusiasts alike a hidden g em waiting to be discovered

Perfect for group visits. Prebooking recommended. w ww nationa ltrust org uk/ visit/ york shire/nunning ton-ha ll

Athelhampton Ha ll : A Tudor Gem for Groups

Deep in the Dorset countr yside, Athelhampton Hall is a

magniﬁcent Tudor manor

oﬀering groups a captivating journey throug h centuries of histor y With its striking hamstone façade, grand Great Hall, and richly furnished rooms, this privately owned treasure provides an immersive g limpse into Eng land’s past.

Beyond the house, the awardwinning Grade I-listed g ardens are a hig hlig ht, famed for their striking pyramid-shaped yew trees, tranquil water features, and beautifully designed borders. Athelhampton’s knowledg eable g uides bring the estate ’ s stories to life, from medieval beg inning s to its literar y and artistic connections.

Groups can enjoy tailored tours, a welcoming café ser ving locally sourced refreshments, and a wellstocked g i shop With its mix of histor y, horticulture, and hospitalit y, Athelhampton Hall makes for an unforg ettable group visit

Coach parking available. Pre-booking recommended. www athelhampton com

Coombe Abbe y Hotel : Stay in Historic Splendo ur

Once a medieval abbey, now a grand countr y house hotel, Coombe Abbey oﬀers groups the chance to step into histor y while enjoying modern comforts. Set within 500 acres of stunning War wickshire parkland, this former Cistercian monaster y boasts opulent interiors, from candlelit corridors to richly

decorated dining rooms that echo its reg al past

Groups can explore the Capabilit y Brown-designed g ardens, stroll beside the serene lake, or indulg e in a traditional aernoon tea in the grand Garden Room Histor y lovers will delig ht in tales of intrig ue, royal connections, and even a link to the Gunpowder Plot.

With eleg ant accommodation, group -friendly dining options, and a wealth of heritag e to uncover, Coombe Abbey oﬀers a truly immersive experience for those seeking a stay with character.

Group booking s and coach parking available www.co ombeabbey.co m

Mo unt Ephraim : A Garden R etreat for Groups

Set in the rolling Kent countr yside, Mount Ephraim is a hidden g em where histor y and horticulture combine to create a delig htful escape for groups is privately owned V ictorian manor sits amid ten acres of stunning Edwardian g ardens, featuring sculpted topiar y, a tranquil Japanese rock g arden, and vibrant herbaceous borders that chang e with the seasons.

Groups can enjoy a g uided tour of the house, still a cherished family home, with its eleg ant rooms, period furnishing s, and sweeping views over the estate

Aer exploring the g ardens, visitors can rela x in the Tea Room, ser ving homemade cakes and lig ht lunches

Perfect for horticulture

enthusiasts, histor y lovers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat, Mount Ephraim oﬀers a warm welcome and a truly memorable day out

Coach parking and group catering available. Pre-booking recommended www mountephra img ardens co uk

Cyfarthfa Castle & Museum: A Grand Welsh Heritag e Exp erience

Perched above the Merthyr Tydfil landscape, Cyfarthfa Castle is a striking 19th-centur y mansion offering groups a fascinating g limpse into Wales’s industrial and social histor y Once home to the Crawshay ironmasters, this grand Gothic Revival house now houses a museum and art g aller y, where visitors can explore an eclectic collection of fine art, ceramics, and local artefacts, including the stor y of Merthyr ’ s iron industr y

Beyond the castle walls, groups can stroll throug h the beautiful parkland, featuring a serene lake, woodlands, and manicured g ardens A visit wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the tearoom, perfect for a rela xed lunch or aernoon tea

With its rich histor y, scenic setting , and eng ag ing exhibits, Cyfarthfa Castle & Museum is an ideal group destination.

Coach parking available Group tours can be arrang ed www c yfarthfa co uk

Photograph : Gareth Buddo

E A ST OF E NG L A N D

Based around the ancient kingdom of East Anglia, the East of England covers the six counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suﬀolk - a region where tradition is a way of life

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

Ashridg e R ing shall

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

Belchamp Hall

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

Bening ton Lords hip Gardens

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

Berkhamste d Castle

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

Bradenham Ha ll Gardens

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

Cambridg e Univers it y Botan ic Gard en 1 Brookside, Cambridg e, CB2 1JE tel : 01223 336265

Castle Acre Prior y

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

Doc wra ' s Manor Garden

Shepreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6PS tel : 01763 261473 www doc wrasmanorg arden co uk

Elton Enterpris es LLP

Estate Oﬃce, Elton Ha ll, Elton, PE8 6SH events @eltonhall com

Telephone : 01832 280468 / 07949 495422 www eltonha ll com

Felbrig g Ha ll

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

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

Framling ham Ca stle

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

Ga insboroug h's Hous e

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

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

Hadleig h Guildha ll

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

Helming ham Hall Gardens

Helming ham Estate Oﬃce, Helming ham, Stowmarket, Suﬀolk , IP14 6EF

info@helming ham com

Tel :01473 890799

www helming ham com

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

Hyland s Hous e & Estate

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

Ickworth House

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

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

Kentwell Ha ll

Kentwell Ha ll, Long Melf ord, Suﬀolk, CO10 9DD enqu iries@kentwell.co.u k

Telephone : 01789 310 207 www kentwell co uk

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

THE MANOR, HEMINGFORD GREY

www.greenknowe.co.uk

Built about 1130 and made famous as 'Green Knowe' by author Lucy Boston. Her patchwork collection, shortlisted for the 2024 Historic Houses Award, is displayed. Garden with topiary, old roses, award winning irises and herbaceous borders.

CONTACT - Diana Boston Email: diana_boston@hotmail.com. Tel: 07984 897589

LOCATION Norman Court, High St, Hemingford Grey, PE28 9BN. OPENING TIMES DAILY 11am - 5pm ADMISSION House and Garden Adult £12 Child £5. Garden only Adult £6. House open by appointment to individuals or groups.

Mog gerhang er 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

Otle y Ha ll

Hall Lane, Otley, Suﬀolk, IP6 9PA tel : 01473 890264

www otleyhall co uk

Oxburg h Ha ll

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

R avening ham Gardens

R avening ham, Nor wich, Norfolk, NR14 6NS tel : 01508 548152 www ravening ham com

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

e Manor, Heming ford Grey

Norman Court , Heming ford Grey, Hunting don , Cambridg es hire, PE28 9BN Tel :01480 463134 / 07984 897589 www g reenknowe co uk

e Red House, Aldeburg h

e Red House G olf Lane, Aldeburg h IP15 5PZ Tel : 01728 687110

boxoﬃce@brittenpearsart org www brittenp earsar ts org

Elton Hall and Gardens

E A ST MI DL A N D S

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

1620s House and Garden

Manor R oad , Doning ton le Heath, Coa lville, LE67 2F W

www 1620s house org u k

Tel:01455 290429 Ema il :1620s@leics g ov uk

Althorp

Northampton, NN7 4HQ tel : 01604 770107 www althorp com

Aubourn Ha ll

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

Boswor th Battleﬁeld

Heritag e Centre, Sutton Cheney, CV13 0A D www.bos worthbattleﬁeld .org .uk

Tel: 01455 290429 • Ema il : bos worth@leics g ov uk

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

D eene Park

D eene Park , Deene, Nor thamptonshire, NN173EG

Home of the Brudenell fami ly since 1514, Deene Park is a larg ely Tudor and G eorg ian mansion with links to the Crimean War.

Tel : 01780 450278 admin@deenepark com

Easton Wa lled Gardens

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

Elsham Hall Gardens & Countr y Park

Elsham, North Lincolns hire, D N20 0Q Z

Tel 01652 688698 www elshamhall co u k

Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens

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

Tel : 01604686543

Kelmarsh Hall is a Pallad ian st y le countr y house locat ed in the Northamptonshire countr yside, with beauti fu l Grade II* listed g ardens , ser vants quarters , tearoom and g i shop

www kelmarsh com

Fulbeck Ma nor 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

King Ri chard III V isitor Centre

4A St Mar tins, Old Town,Leicester LE1 5DB

Tel : 0300 300 0900 www kriii com

Haddon Ha ll

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

Lamport Ha ll & Gardens

Lamport Ha ll, Nor thamptonshire, NN6 9HD

Tel : 01604 686272 ww w lamp ortha ll.co.u k

Leadenham House

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

Marstons Hall

Marston, Grantham, NG32 2HQ tel: 07812 356237 www stately-homes com/marston-hall

News tead Abbe y Historic Hous e & Gardens

Newstead Abbey Park, Notting hamshire, NG15 8NA tel : 01623 455900

Renishaw Hall and Ga rdens

Renishaw, Nr Sheﬃeld, Derbyshire, S21 3WB tel : 01246 432310 www.renishaw-hall.co.uk

R ocking ham Castle

R ockingham, Market Harboroug h, Leicesters hire, LE 16 8TH

Tel : 01536 770240 www rockinghamcastle com

Stanford Ha ll

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

r umpton Ha ll rumpton, Notting ham, NG11 0AX

tel : 07590818045

www thrumptonhall com

Wa keﬁeld Lod ge

Potterspur y, Northamptonshire, NN12 7QX tel : 01327 811395

Wa lc ot Ha ll

Nr Alkboroug h, North L incolnshire, DN15 9JT

www walcothallestate co uk

Wollaton Ha ll & De er Park

Wollaton, Notting ham, Notting hamshire, NG8 2AE tel : 0115 915 3900

Woolsthorpe Manor

Water Lane, Woolsthorpe by Colster worth, Grantham, NG33 5PD tel : 01476 862820

www nationaltrust org uk/ woolsthorpe-manor/

Heart of Eng land

e Heart of England is charmingly individualyou can ﬁnd ﬁne gardens, historic buildings and don’t forget Shakespeare ’ s Stratford-upon-Avon

Abbe y Dore Court Gard en

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

Acton Burnell Cas tle

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

Arbur y Ha ll

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

Badd esle y Clinton

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

Benthall Ha ll

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

Berkele y Cas tle

1 Hig h Street, Berkeley GL13 9B Q

Tel : 01453 810303 info@berkeley-castle com

www berkele y- castle com

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 Botan ica l Gardens And Gla sshouse Westbourne Road, Edg baston, Birming ham, B15 3TR tel : 0121 454 1860

Ca sterne Ha ll

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

Ca stle Bromwich Ha ll Gard ens 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

Coombe Abbe y Hotel

Brinklow Road , Binley, War wicks hire, CV3 2AB

Tel : +44 (0) 2476 450 450

A 12th Centur y, hist oric hot el in the UK surrounded by 500 acres of War wicks hire

www coombeabbey com

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

Croome Ga rden

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

Ea stnor Ca stle

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

Farnboroug h Ha ll

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

G oodrich Ca stle

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 is itor Centre

Birming ham R oad, Ha g le y, Stourbridg e, DY9 9LR

Tel : 01562 307308

Ema il : info@ha g le ypark co u k www hag leypark c o uk

Hampton Court Ca stle, Gardens & Pa rkla nd

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

Hawkstone Hall & Gardens

Marchamley, Hodnet SY4 5UZ

Tel : 01630 685242

www hawkstonehall co uk

Hellens Manor

Much Marcle, Ledbur y HR8 2LY www hellensmanor com

Herg es t Cro Gardens

Ridg ebourne R oad, King ton H R5 3EG

Tel :01544 230160 g ardens @herg est co uk www herg est co uk

Lang stone Court

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 Ca stle

Abbey Dore, Herefordshire, tel : 01299 896636

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

Lu dlow Ca stle

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

www ludlowcastle com

Ma dresﬁeld Cour t Madresﬁeld, Malvern, WR13 5A J tel : 01684 579947

www elmley org uk/pag es/ madresﬁeld court asp

Moreton Corbet Cas tle

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

Nationa l Memorial 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

a g le y Ha ll & Gardens

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

Sandon Ha ll

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

e Sha kesp eare 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 Castle

War wick Castle,CV34 4QU tel : 0870 442 2000 www war wick-castle com

Step Into Worcestershire’s Best Kept Secret

Discover and explore Hagley Park and Visitor Centre, set in 350 acres of tranquil countryside and owned by 12th Viscount Cobham

Our Georgian Park is the per fect place to relax and admire the serene landscape, which has something for everyone to enjoy After years of restoring the Grade 1 listed Parkland, we now 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 historical Parks, or just want a memorable day out, you are sure to create picture per fect 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 Park, our small café sells barista style coffees and cream teas, as well as delicious homemade cakes, pastries and light lunches The Park and café are dog friendly with free nearby parking and has a patio area, along with picnic tables We offer a concession for senior citizens for entry into the Park - booking in advance is not required, just turn up and enjoy!

For further information visit www.hagleypark.co.uk or call: 01562 307308 / email: info@hagleypark co uk HagleyParkUK hagleyparkuk

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

Woller ton Old Ha ll Garden Wollerton, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3NA tel : 01630 685760 www wollertonoldhallg arden com

L O N D O N

See the Tower of London or wander at the Tudor masterpiece that is Hampton Court Palace and admire the Regency façade of Buckingham Palace

Benjam in Franklin House

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

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

Bucking ham Pa lace London SW1A 1AA Tel : 020 7766 7300 www royalcollection org uk/visit/ bucking hampalace

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

Chelsea Physi c Garden 66 R oyal Hospital R oad, London, SW3 4H S enqu iries@chels eaphy sicg arden.co.uk Telephone: 020 7352 5646 www chelseaphys icg arden co uk/vis it/g roup-visits /

Fitzroy Hous e 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 lace & Museum

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 Cour t Pala ce 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

Kensing 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

Osterle y Park and Hous e Jersey Road, Isleworth, Middlesex T W7 4RB tel : 020 8232 5050 www nationaltrust.org .uk/osterley-park

Palace Of Westmins ter Parliament Square, London SW1A 0AAtel : 0844 847 1672 www parliament uk/visiting

Explore Horace Walpole’s 18th century ‘little Gothic castle’

Pre-booked groups of 15+ are welcome yearround for Guided Tours of the world’s first Gothic Revival house. Running Monday-Friday and tailored to your needs, the visit includes complimentary admission for your guide. Contact: tours@strawberryhillhouse.org.uk

Old Roy al Naval Colleg e

Old Roy al Naval Colleg e, G reenwich, L ondon SE10 9NN Tel : 020 8269 4799

Explore the hi storic building s and extensive grounds of the Old Roy al Naval Colleg e, desig ned by Sir Christopher Wren, including the mag niﬁcent Painted Hall

www.ornc.org

Strawberr y Hill House & Gardens

268 Waldeg rave R oad, Twickenham, T W1 4S T Telephone : +44 (0)20 8744 1241

Strawberr y Hill House & Garden is int ernationally famous as Britain’s ﬁnest example of G eorg ian G othic R evival architecture It has been meticulous ly res tored to ens ure visitors enjoy the theatrical experience Horace Walpole int ended

www strawberr yhillhouse org uk

Syon Park

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

Profoundly historic , Syon House holds a wea lth of art within its grand cla ssical interiors, while the ‘Cap ability’ Brown Park and Gardens f eel like de ep countr ys ide , a lthoug h barely nine m iles from Charing Cross Built on the s ite of a former a bbe y, Syon ha s incredible historical connections from the m ed ie val and Tu dor pa st to today info@s yonpark co u k www s yonpark co uk

Somerset 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

e Octa g on, Orlea ns 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 Dean’s Ya rd London S W1P 3PA

e Abbe y is a place that's touched the lives of king s, queens, statesmen and soldiers, poets, pries ts, heroes a nd villa ins since 960AD Westm inster Abbe y ha s be en the coronation church since 1066 and is the resting pla ce of more than 3,000 g reat Britons www westmins ter- abbey org

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

Has been home to pioneers across the centuries erefore 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 alnwickcastlecottag es co uk

Alnwick Garden

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

Auckland Ca stle De er House

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

Ay don Castle

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

Bamburg h Cas tle

Bamburg h, Northumberland, NE69 7DF

Tel : 01668 214515

www bamburg hcastle com

Barnard Ca stle

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 Ha ll

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

Chilling ham Castle

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

Chipchase Ca stle

Chipchase Castle, Wark-on-Tyne, Hexham, Nor thumberland , NE48 3NT

Chipchas e Castle – Grade 1 L isted castle in the North Tyne valley, for opening times and further details

pleas e check

www chip chasecastle com

Cra g side

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

Crook Ha ll & Gardens

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

D unstanburg h Castle

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

D urham Castle

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

www thisisdurham com/attractions/search /durham-castle

Edling ham Ca stle

Edling ham, Alnwick, Northumberland, tel : 0191 269 1200

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

Eshott Ha ll

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

Etal Ca stle

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 lishheritag e org uk/daysout/properties/ﬁnchale-prior y

Gibs id e

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

Her ter ton House Gardens

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

Lady Waterf ord 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

Pr udhoe Ca stle

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 Durham, D L2 3AH

R aby Castle is a landmark location in Count y Durham V is it one of the most impressive intact castles in the Nor th of Eng land, with a p owerful exterior and superb collections admin@raby co u k

Tel : 01833 660202 www.raby.co.uk/raby-castle

Wa lling ton

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

Warkworth Ca stle

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

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

Wa shing ton Old Hall

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

Raby Castle, Park and Gardens

S et within acres of unexpected elegance, complete with heritage buildings, remodelled gardens, stylish shopping and local food that’s as fresh as it gets sourced or inspired from the Estate.

Imagine a backdrop of unspoilt rural landscapes and one of the ﬁnest medieval castles in England. A destination with a diﬀerence, where visitors of ever y generation can discover County Durham’s thrilling past and promising future.

Prepare for a place where heritage is celebrated, where the beauty lies in its simplicity, and where the welcome is always genuine.

N O RT H WE S T

is is the region for historic streets and buildings

discover the landscapes andgardens 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 Ar ts & Cras house

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria , L A23 3JT

Tel: 01539 446139

Fall in love with a stunning Lake District historic house and a masterp ie ce of 20th centur y design.

With remarkable vie ws and a tranqu il setting , Blackwell is ﬁlle d with origina l decorative features, furniture, and obj ects by leading Ar ts & Cras designer s, and is home to an imaginative programme of exhibitions and cu ltur al experiences 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 Castle Garden

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

Dun ham Mass ey

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

Ly tham Hall

Ba llam Road , Ly tham, FY8 4JX

Tel :(01253) 736652

lytham hall@htnw co uk www ly thamhall org uk

Muncaster Castle Gardens & O wl Centre

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

www muncaster co uk

Ness Botan ic Gardens

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

www nessg ardens org uk

Nor ton Prior y Museum & Ga rdens

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

www nortonprior y org

Penrith Castle

Penrith, Cumbria , tel : 0161 242 1400

Quarr y Ban k Mill & Styal Estate

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

www nationaltrust org uk/quarr y-bank-mill

Sizerg h Ca stle & Gard en

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

www nationaltrust org uk/sizerg h

Sp eke Hall Garden & Estate

e Walk, Speke, L iverpool, L24 1XD

tel : 0151 427 7231

www nationaltrust org uk/spekehall

Swarthmoor Ha ll

Swarthmoor Hall Ln, Ulverston L A12 0J Q

Tel : 01229 583204

www swarthmoorhall co uk

Discover a wealth of dual destination days out with Leighton Hall andpartners

With hundreds of years of histor y, dramatic architecture, eleg ant g ardens and sweeping parkland, this historic family g em nestled ag ainst the backdrop of the Lakeland fells also tempts with fascinating g uided Hall tours, famous Gillow furniture, charming traditional tearooms and summer birds of prey displays

Two new dual-destination packag es for 2025 oﬀer even more for ever y budg et and interest

‘Brunch on the Boat’ partners with King ﬁsher Cruises for a serene narrowboat cruise along Lancaster Canal, from historic cit y centre to wildlife-rich North Lancashire countr yside, before an absorbing aernoon among Leig hton’s histor y

e ultimate festive experience, enjoy ‘Deck the Halls’ with coﬀee and mince pies before a tour of the Hall beautifully dressed for Christmas en it’s onto Barton Grang e ’ s famous spectacular

L eig hton Hall

Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9ST

L eig hton Hall is the lived-in home of the Gi llow furni ture making family ere are no roped of areas and t ours are ent ertaining and informal ere are s even indi vidual group packag es to choose from and all visits include a g uided house tour, a birds of prey ﬂy ing display (summer season only, weather permitting ) and access to the g ardens and woodland walk ere’s als o time for refres hments in the charming tearooms

e hall is open a ll year round for prebooked groups

Tel :01524 734474 info@leig htonhall co uk www leig htonhall co uk

Christmas displays, g arden centre, g is and qualit y eats and treats.

ere’s seven diﬀerent packag es to choose from including experiences with qualit y partnerships with nostalg ic Lakeland Motor Museum, tranquil Windermere Lake Cruises, and romantic Carnforth Heritag e Centre. From just £11 per person, with exclusive yearround group access, and the warmest of welcomes g uaranteed, Leig hton’s charm will have your group coming back for more !

Choose from an afternoon or a full day out – prices from £11 pp. Pre booked groups of 20 or more welcome all year round

Photography Wood & Co

S O U T H E A S T

e stunning scenery and historical attractions have provided the perfect setting for many movies and TV shows. It also has Strong royal connections, royal residences, stately homes, castles and fortresses. What more couldyou want?

Anne Of Cleves House

52 Southover Hig h Street, Lewes, East Sussex , BN7 1JA Tel : 01273 474610

sussexpast co uk/attraction/anne-of-cleves-house

Ar undel 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

Blenheim 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

Charleston Charleston, Firle, Nr Lewes, East Sussex BN8 6LL www charleston org uk

Dea l Castle

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

Exbur y Gardens & Steam R ailway

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

Fishbourne R oman Pa la ce & Gardens

Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex , P O19 3QR Tel 01243 785859, www ussexpast co uk/attraction/ﬁshbourne-roman-palace/

Groom bridg e Pla ce Gardens

Groombridg e, Tunbridg e Wells, Kent TN3 9QG tel : 01892 861444 www groombridg e co uk

Hampton Cour t Pala ce Surrey KT8 9AU tel : 0844 482 7777 www hrp org uk/HamptonCourtPalace

Herstmonceu x Ca stle

Hailsham, E Sussex BN27 1RN tel : 01323 833816 www herstmonceux-castle com

Hatchlands Park National Trust

Hatchlands Park

East Clandon, Guildford

Surrey, GU4 7RT

Tel : 01483 222 482

www hatchlands @nationaltr ust org uk

Hed ing ham Castle

Hed ing ham Castle, Bayley Street, Caste Hed ing ham, Halstead , Ess ex CO9 3DJ

Tel : 01787 460261 Ema il : mail@heding hamcastle co uk

www heding hamcastle co uk

He ver Castle & Gardens

Hever Ca stle, He ver, Edenbridg e, Kent, TN8 7N

Step into histor y and beauty at He ver Castle this spring Exciting new events, da zzling ga rdens, and fascinating exhibits await visitors to this icon ic double-moated castle in Edenbridg e, Kent

Tel : 01732 865224

www hevercastle c o.uk

Hig h Beeches Woodland and Water Garden

Hig h Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Suss ex,R H17 6HQ g ardens@hi g hbeeches com elephone: 01444 400589 www hig hbeeches com

Jane Austen's House

Chawton Hampshire GU34 1S D

Tel :+44 (0)1420 83262 www,janeaustens hous e

King ston Bag puize House

King ston Bag puize, Near Abing don, Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX www.kbhevents .uk

Designed to entertain and amaze, Leeds Castle o ers groups over 900 years of history, seasonal gardens, thrilling events, and unexpected experiences for all ages.

L e eds Ca a s stlee, Maidstoone, K Kent, , M E E117 1PL

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Lewes Castle & Museum

169 Hig h Street, Lewes, East Sussex , BN7 1YE

Tel : 01273 486290

www sussexpast co uk/attraction/lewes-castle

Michelham Prior y House & Gardens

Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex , BN27 3QS

Tel : 01323 844224

www sussexpast co uk/attraction/michelham-prior y

Mount Ephraim Gardens

Staplestreet, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent ME13 9TX

Tel : 01227 751496

info@mountephraimg ardens co u k www mountephraimg ardens co uk

Old Soar Manor

Pla xtol, Boroug h Green, Kent TN15 0QX

tel : 01732 810378 www nationaltrust org uk/old-soar-manor

SetwithinanancientdeerparkbelowtheSouthDowns,Parhamis oneofthecountry’s nestElizabethanHouses.

• HistoricElizabethanFamilyHome

• Four-AcreWalledGarden

• TheGreenhouse

• Furniture,Paintings,&Textiles

•JoannasBoutiqueTearoom

• GardenShopandGiftShop

•GuidedTours

•FreeCoachParking

• CoachDriverIncentives

Parhamo ersarangeofpackages forgroupsofover20,including guidedtoursandcatering

ParhamHouse&Gardens Pulborough,WestSussex RH204HR 01903 861266

www.parhaminsussex.co.uk bookings@parhaminsussex.co.uk

GEORGE WASHINGTON'S ANCESTRAL HOME

Osborne House

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

Pa ins hill La ndscape 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@parhaminsussex co uk

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

Petworth House & Park

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

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, Hamps hire, S O51 0QA

Di scover the award-winning Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in R omsey, Hamps hire

R enowned g lobally for its expansive arboretum and beautifully curated g ardens, this haven of natural beaut y beckons vis itors year-round

ww hants g ov uk/hillierg ardens

Savill Garden Wick Lane, Eng leﬁeld Green, Surrey T W20 0UU tel : 01784 435544 www theroyallandscape co uk

Stanste d Park Rowlands Castle, Hampshire P O9 6DX www stanstedpark co uk

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

www stonor com

Stowe House

Stowe, Bucking ham MK18 5EH tel : 01280 818229 www stowe co uk/house

Su lg rave Manor

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

Tel : 01295 760205 enquiries@su lg ravemanor or g uk

www s ulgravemanor org .uk

e Priest House & Gardens

North Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, West Sussex , RH19 4PP

Tel :01342 810479

www sussexpast co uk/attraction/the-priest-house

e Roya l Pavilion

e Royal Pavilion Brig hton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

tel : 01273 290900 www brig hton-hove-rpml org uk/royalpavilion

Wa ddesdon Ma nor Waddesdon, Nr Aylesbur y, Bucking hamshire HP18 0JH tel : 01296 653211

www waddesdon org uk

Waterperr y Gardens

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

Email : oﬃce@waterperr y g ardens co uk www waterperr yg ardens co uk

Wh e r e a L ove

o f H istor y E n c h a n t s

i n G l o r i o u s G ar d e n s

Winkwor th Arboretum

Located in the Surrey countr yside, Winkworth Arboretum i s a colourful enchanting lands cap e to explore and enjoy

Groups welcome

Hascombe R oad, G odalming , Surrey, GU8 4AD Tel :01483208477 winkwortharboret um@nationaltrust org uk

Windsor Ca stle

Windsor, Berkshire SL4 1NJ tel : 020 7766 7304

www royalcollection org uk/visit/windsorcastle

Woolbed ing Gardens

Brambling Ln, Woolbeding , Midhurst GU29 9RR Tel :01730 811360

www nationaltrust org uk/woolbeding -g ardens

Richard Melichar shutterstock

SO U T H WE ST

South West has World Heritage Sites with centuries of history and culture, stately homes withglorious landscapedgardens

Arling ton Court

Nr Barnstaple, North Devon E X31 4LP

tel : 01271 850296 www nationaltrust org uk/arling ton-court

Athelhampton Hous e & Gardens

Athelhampton Rd , Puddletown, D orches ter DT2 7LG

tel : 01305 848363

www athelhampton com

Arling ton Court

Nr Barnstaple, North Devon E X31 4LP

tel : 01271 850296 www nationaltrust org uk/arling ton-court

Barring ton Court

Barring ton, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0NQ tel : 01460 241938 www nationaltrust org uk/barring ton-court

Berkeley Castle

1 Hig h Street , Berkeley GL13 9B Q

Tel : 01453 810303 info@berkeley- castle com www berkeley- castle com

Bowood House & Gardens

Ca lne, Wiltshire, SN11 0LZ

Email : l kent@bowood org

Telephone : 01249 810968 w ww bowood org

Bour ton House Garden

Bourton-on-the-Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9AE

tel :01386 700754 www bourtonhouse com

Buckf ast Abbey

Buckf ast Abbey, Buckfa stleig h, De von, TQ11 0EE, Tel : 01364 645532

www buckf ast org uk

Caerhay s Castle & Gardens

Caerhay s Castle, Caerhay s Estate, G orran, St Austell

Cornwall PL26 6LY

enqu iries@caerhay s co uk

Tel :01872 501310

www vis it caerhays co uk

Che dwor th Roman V illa

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

Cle vedon Court

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

Dunster Ca stle

Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset,TA24 6SL tel : 01643 821314 www nationaltrust org uk/dunster-castle

Forde Abbe y & Gardens

Forde Abbey, Chard, Somerset TA20 4LU t

tel : 01460 220231 www fordeabbey-g ardens-dorset co uk

Fursd on Hous e

Fursdon House, Cadbur y, Exeter E X5 5JS

tel : 01392 860860 www fursdon co uk

Wyndham Estate

Wil liton , Taunton , Somerset, TA4 4H H Tel : 019 84 632 309

A b eautiful medie val house and home, which ha s been in the same family for over 800 years Many layers of fascinating histor y and intrig uing stories A real hidden gem oﬃce@wyndhamestate co uk www orchardwyndham com

Glastonbur y Abbey

Mag dalene St, Glastonbur y, Somerset BA6 9EL tel :01458 832267 www g lastonbur yabbey com

Glou cester Cathedra l

Glou cester Cathedra l Oﬃce, 12 Colleg e Gre en Glou cester, GL1 2L X re ception@glouc estercathed ra l org uk

Telephone :01452 528095

www g louces tercathedra l org u k

Hestercom be Gardens

Cheddon Fitzpaine, Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG tel : 01823 413923 www hestercombe com

Hig hcliﬀe Ca stle

Rothesay Drive, Hig hcliﬀe- On-Sea , Christchurch BH23 4LE tel : 01425 278807 www hig hcliﬀecastle co uk

Long leat

Long leat, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 7N W tel :01985 844400 www long leat co uk

Lulworth Ca stle & Park East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5QS Tel : 0845 4501054 www lulworth com

Lydney Park Estate Estate Oﬃce, Old ParkAyleburton GL15 6BU Tel : 01594 842844 www lydneyparkestate co uk

Mapper ton Hous e and Gardens

Beam inster, Dor set, DT8 3NR Tel : 01308 862645

www mapp er ton c om g roups@mapp er ton c om

Mill Dene Garden

School Ln, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh GL56 9HU www milldeneg arden co uk

EVENTS

Outdoor Markets

Saturday26th April

Saturday28th June

Saturday11th October

PlantFair

Sunday11th May

five acresof formalgardens twentyhistoric roomsto explore

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

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

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

Sherborne Castle New Road, Sherborne, Dorset ,DT9 5NR Tel (01935)812072 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

YO R K S H I R E

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

Aske Ha ll

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

Bur ton Constable

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

Bolton Castle

Near Ley burn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4ET Tel : 01969 623981

info@boltoncastle co uk www boltoncastle co uk

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 Howa rd

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 Ga rdens

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 Gard en Cleveland Way, Helmsley, North Y orkshire, YO62 5AH

Tel : 01439 771427 www helmsleywalledg arden org uk

Kip lin Ha ll

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

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

Kirk stall Abbey

Abbey Road , Kirk stall, Leeds LS 5 3EH kirkstallabbey leeds g ov uk

Knaresboroug h Castle & Museum

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

Lother ton

Lother ton Lane, Aberford , Leeds, L S25 3EB

Tel : 0113 378 2959

Lother ton is a beautiful countr y estate, historic hall and wildlife park located on the out skirts of L eeds with reg u larly chang ing events and exhibitions

lotherton.leeds.g ov.u k lotherton@leeds.g ov.uk

Markenﬁeld Ha ll

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

Newby Ha ll & Gardens

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

Nunn ing ton Ha ll

Nunn ing ton, near York, North Yorks hire, YO62 5U Y Tel : 01439748283

Pictures que Yorkshire manor house with org anic g arden a nd exciting exhibitions

w ww nationa ltrust org u k/ nunning ton-hall

Rip le y Ca stle

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

Saltmarshe Hall

Saltmarshe Hall, Saltmarshe, Howden D N14 7R X Tel :+ 44 1430 434920

info@s altmars hhotel com www s altmars hehall com

Skipton Ca stle

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

Temple News am Temple News am R oad, Leeds LS15 0AE www t emplenews am leeds g ov uk

e Merchant Adventurers' Hall

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

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 bevy 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

Br y ng 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

Bod rhyddan Ha ll

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

Bodnant Garden

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

Ca erp hilly Ca stle

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

Ca ld icot Ca stle & Countr y Park

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

Carmarthen Ca stle

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

Conwy Ca stle

Conwy LL32 8AY tel : 01492 592358 www.conwy.com

Cyfarthfa Castle Mus eum and Art Galler y Cyfarthfa Park , Brecon Road , Mer thyr Tydﬁl CF47 8RE Tel : 01685 727371 museum@merthyr g ov uk www cyfarthfa co uk

Dyﬀr yn Gardens And Arboretum

St Nicholas, Nr Cardiﬀ CF5 6SU tel : 029 2059 3328 www dyﬀr yng ardens org uk

Tomas Marek shutterstock

Fonmon Castle

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

Greg ynog Hall

Treg ynon, Newtown

POWYS S Y16 3PW

Tel :01686 650224

An ancient house with a V ictorian face whi ch is at the core of Welsh histor y, ar t and politics

enquiries@g reg ynog org www.g reg ynog .org

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

Llanvihang el Court

L lanvihang el Court, L lanvihang el Crucorney, Aberg avenny NP7 8DH tel : 07806 768788 www llanvihang elcourt com

Nr Rhydyfelin, Aber ys twy th Ceredig ion Wales S Y23 4LU

T: +44 (0) 1970 600522

"Plas Nanteos is a Grade 1 listed 18th Centur y countr y house and one of the ﬁnest 4 star hotels in Aber y stwy th, Ceredig ion "

www.nanteos.com

Nationa l Botan ic Garden Of Wa les L lanarthne, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8HG tel : 01558 667149 www g ardenof wales org uk

Pembroke Ca stle

Pembroke SA71 4L A tel : 01646 681510 www pembroke-castle co uk

Picton Cas tle Gardens

Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 4AS Tel : 01437 751 325 info@pictoncastle org www pictoncastleg ardens org

Pla s Mawr

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

Pla s Ne wydd Countr y Hous e and Gard ens L lanfairpwll, Ang lesey LL61 6DQ tel : 01248 714795 www nationaltrust org uk/plas-newydd

Pla s 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 Cas tle & Garden

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

R ag la n Ca stle

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

St David s Cathed ral

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

Tre deg ar House & 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

Nanteos Mansion

G regynog H Hall

Famed for centuries for its hospitality

An ancient house with a Victorian face which is at the core of Welsh history, art and politics. Once a landed estate, now an historic house conference centre, the house is still at the heart of the local community. The grounds are silent, but the birdsong is loud. The rooms echo with debate, music and laughter, with quiet corners and our Courtyard Cafe for reading and dreaming.

F For m more i information p please c call 0 01686 6 650224.

Gregynog H Hall, T Tre gynon Newtown, P POWYS. S SY16 3 3P W

Tel: 0168 6 6 650224

E mail: e nquiries@gre gynog.org www.gregynog.org

S COT L A ND

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

Abbots ford

e Abbotsford Trust, Abbotsford, Melrose, Roxburg hshire, TD6

9B Q tel : 01896 752043 www scottsabbotsford co uk

Aberd our Ca stle and Gardens

Aberdour, Fife, KY3 0SL Tel : 01383 860519

Altyre Estate

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

Amis ﬁeld Mains

Nr Hadding ton, East Lothian, EH41 3SA tel : 01875 870201 www stately-homes com

Ballindalloch Castle and Gardens

Ballindalloch, Banﬀ shire, S cotland

AB37 9AX Tel :(+44) 01807 500205

Dis cover the ‘Pearl of the North’ Explore 450 years of Hig hland hi stor y, a mag niﬁcent mid- 16th centur y Castle, acres of formal g ardens , woodlands and riversi de walks, Tearoom, Gi  Shop and some awardwinning loos !

www ballindallochcastle co uk

Balfour Ca stle

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

Balmora l Cas tle

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

Blair Castle

Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochr y, Perthshire, PH 18 5TL

Tel : 01796 481207

Blair Castle has been the home of the Atholl family for over seven centuries e castle has had a divers e histor y, witnessing both turbulent & peaceful times , enlarg ed and adapted over 750 years

www blair-castle co uk

Ca stle Kennedy & Ga rdens

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

Ca stle Of Me y

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

Castle Stalker

Appin,S cotland

PA38 4BLTel :01631 730354

www castlestalker com

Cawdor Castle

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 Hous e

Dalmeny House, South Queensferr y, Edinburg h, EH30 9TQ tel : 0131 331 1888 www dalmeny co uk

Dumfries Hous e Dumfries House, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, KA18 2NJ tel : 01290 425959 www dumfries-house org uk

Dunveg an Castle & Gardens

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

Edinburg h Ca stle

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

Ferniehirst Castle

R oxburg hshire,Scotland

Built in the 15th centur y and st eeped in a dramatic histor y, the castle is surrounded by forest and overlook s the river Jed in the ancient Jed Valley.

is seat of the Clan Kerr, lies t wo miles south of Jedburg h in the picturesque S cottish Borders www ferniehirst com

Floors Ca stle

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

Glamis Castle

Glamis, Forf ar, Ang us, D D81Q J Enquiries@g lam is -ca stle.co.u k Telephone : 01307 840 393 www g lam is- castle co uk

Carrick House

Carrick, Eday, Orkney, KW17 2AB tel : 01857 622260 carrickhouse com

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

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-HillHouse

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 Ca stle & Garden

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

Kelburn Castle & Countr y Centre

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

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Leith Hall

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

Newark Cas tle

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

Scone Palace & Grounds

Scone Palace, Per th, PH 2 6BD Tel : 01738 552300

Scone Palace is a place that breathes hist or y like nowhere els e in Scotland Today, in the 21st centur y, it i s the home of the Earls of Mansﬁeld , most famous as e Crowning Place of S cottish King s and a major attraction t o visitors from all over the world www scone-palace 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

Visitors can explore 30 rooms with historical ﬁxtures and furnishings before taking a walk in the 9-acre walled garden New for 2025, discover a brand new exhibition ‘Life Below Stairs’ featuring the facinating stories of 19th century servants

Roya l Botanic Garden Ed inburg h

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

www rbg e org uk

St Andrews Ca stle

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

irlestane Ca stle

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

Urquhart Cas tle

Drumnadrochit, Loch Ness, IV63 6X J tel : 01456 450551 www historic-scotland g ov uk

Whithorn Prior y & Museum

Whithorn, DG8 8PY tel : 01988 500700 www whithornprior ymuseum g ov uk

IRE L A N D

Ireland’s houses castles andgardens includes architectural treasures and fantastic examples ofgreat 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

Bantr y House & Gardens

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

Benvarden Estate

36 Benvardin R oad, Ballymoney BT53 6NN

Tel: 02820741955

info@benvarden .c o.uk ww w benvard en c o uk

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

Florenc e Court

Tel : +442866348249 www nationaltrust org uk/ﬂorencecourt

Hillsboroug h Cas tle & Gardens

e Square, Hillsboroug h BT26 6GT

Tel : 0333 320 6000

www hrp org uk/hillsboroug h-castle

Kilfa ne Glen & Waterf a ll

Tel : +353 56 7727105 www kilfane com

Kylemore Abbe y & V ictorian Wa lled Gard en Kylemore Abbey, Pollacappul, Connemara , Co Galway, Ireland

Tel : + 353 95 52001 www kylemoreabbey com

Montalto Estate

Montalto Estate, Sp a R oad , Ballynahinch, Co Down, BT24 8P T

Tel : 028 97566100

A visit to Montalto Estate is the perfe ct way to re conne ct with nature in a serene , historical, and breathtaking setting Step back in time and uncover the charm of the Lost Garden

info@montaltoestate com

www montaltoestate.com

Mount Ste war t House & Gardens

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

Mount Us her Gardens

Tel : +353 404 40205 www mountusherg ardens ie

Ne wbridg e Hous e & Tra ditiona l Farm

Ne wbridg e Hous e & Fa rm, Hears e R oa d, Donabate, Co D ublin

Tel : (01) 843 6534 www newbrid gehous eandfa rm com

Powersc ourt House Gardens & Waterf all Enniskerr y, Co Wicklow, Ireland www powerscourt com

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

Russborough House & Parkland s Blessing ton Co Wicklow, Irela nd, W91 C640 Tel : +353 (0)45 865239

Ireland’s most beautif ul G eorg ian house

Boasting an abunda nce of natura l beauty and grandeur, the 200 acre estate at Russboroug h is a majestic setting with breathta king vie ws of the Blessing ton La ke and Wicklow Mounta ins beyond www russboroug hhouse ie

Spring hill House & Costume Colle ction

Tel : +442886748210 www nationaltrust org uk/spring hill

Tullyna lly Ca stle & Gardens

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

Vandeleur 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 wtownabbey

Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim BT41 2UB T: 0300 123 4568

www antrimandne wtowna bbe y gov u k

Wells House and Gardens

Wells House, Wells, Ballyedmund, G orey Co Wexford Tel:00353539186737 www wells hous e ie