Banqueting House, designed by Inigo Jones in 1622, is the only remaining part of the Whitehall Palace, the residence of English monarchs from 1530 to 1698. Whitehall ... read more
Barnsdale Gardens were created in 1979 by Geoff Hamilton, who presented the famous gardening program 'Gardener's World of the BBC until his death in 1996. The ... read more
Baxter Park, covering 15 ha (38 acres), was designed by the famous Sir Joseph Paxton, opened in 1863. It was donated by Sir David Baxter and his two sisters Mary Ann and ... read more
Belmont House, built in 1769, was bought in 1801 by General George Harris (later Lord Harris) and stayed in the family ever since. Belmont has three reputedly fine ... read more
Belvoir Castle is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland. The Manners family have lived at Belvoir in an unbroken line for almost a thousand years. The Castle, with ... read more
Benington Lordship Gardens is a charming seven acre garden, surrounding a fine Georgian manor house and the remains of a Norman motte and bailey castle. Only the garden ... read more
Benjamin Franklin House, opened in 2006, is the house were Franklin lived and worked for nearly sixteen years on the eve of the American Revolution (1757-1762; ... read more
Berkeley Castle dates back to the 11th century and has remained within the Berkeley family since they reconstructed it in the 12th century. The Terrace Garden and ... read more
Blaiquhan Castle dates back to the 14th century, but the castle as we see it today dates from 1824. During its long history it was owned by only four families, until it ... read more
Blair Castle, surrounded by its 59.000 ha (145,700 acres) estate, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Scotland. It is the ancestral home of the Clan Murray ... read more
Blenheim Palace, was built between 1705 and circa 1722 for John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Ever since it has been the home of the Dukes of Marlborough. Blenheim ... read more
Bodrhyddan Hall, a 17th century house with Victorian extensions, has been the home of Lord Langford and his family for over 500 years. The House, containing an ... read more
Borde Hill is an impressive Elizabethan house with a historically important garden. The estate included a 7 ha (17 acres) garden with rare plants, shrubs and trees, 81 ha ... read more
Bosvigo House is a charming Georgian house surrounded by several different gardens, created by its Artist owner. The gardens include the Hot Garden, the 'Vean' ... read more
Boughton House is one of the seats of the Duke of Buccleuch, and famous for its beauty, its art collections and grounds. It is often referred to as The English ... read more
Bowhill House one of the homes of the Dukes of Buccleuch and houses part of one of the world's greatest private art collections, such as the family jewels and ... read more
Bowood House, dating back to 1725, is the home of the Marquesses of Landsdowne. The greater part of the house was demolished in 1956, however the remaining part is still ... read more
Braemar Castle was built in 1628 for the Earls of Mar, but it was purchased in 1732 by John Farquharson, 9th Laird of Invercauld. Today, leased to the local community, ... read more
Bramham Park was built for Robert Benson in 1698, 1st Baron Bingley, and has remained with Benson's descendants, the Fox-Lane family. Although a private ... read more
Breamore House, dates from 1583, and was acquired in the 18th century by Sir Edward Hulse, M.D., Baronet. The House is still inhabited by the Hulse family and renowned for ... read more