Somerleyton Hall, although dating back to 1240, the present building is an early Victorian mansion. Since 1863 it is in the hands of the Crossley family and presently the ... read more
Snowshill Manor was built in the 16th century, but is known for its last private owner Charles Paget Wade (1883–1956), an architect, artist, craftsman and poet. He ... read more
Sledmere House is an 18th century house, surrounded by a park designed (1777) by the celebrated Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. Since its construction, the house is ... read more
Sizergh Castle came by marriage in the hands of the Strickland family in the 13th century. It is set in a 647-hectares (1,600 acres) estate. read more
Sissinghurst Castle Garden is one of the most influential gardens in the world, may be also because it was created by the historical socialite couple Vita Sackville-West, ... read more
Sion Hill Hall was designed in 1912 during the Arts and Crafts period, by the renowned architect Walter H. Brierley. Surrounded by 2 ha (5 acres) of beautiful gardens, ... read more
Shuttleworth Houise, situated in 172 ha (425 acres) of magnificent parkland, is an important tourist attraction, where the visitors can admire the famous collection ... read more
Shugborough Hall has been in the Anson family since 1624 until the death of the 4th Earl of Lichfield in 1960. Today it is in the hands of the National Trust and open to ... read more
Sheringham Hall and gardens constructed in the 1800s for the Upcher family, was a joint project of the famous landscape designer Humphry Repton and his architect son ... read more
Sherborne Castle was built in 1594 by Sir Walter Raleigh and has been home of the Digby family since 1617. The Castle, with its splendid collection of art, furniture ... read more
Sheffield Park was formerly part of the estate of Sheffield Park House, which is still in private ownership. The park was designed by the famous Lancelot Brown in the ... read more
Shakespeare's Birthplace is the house where William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) is supposed to have been born and where he spent his childhood. The small museum is ... read more
Sezincote House, an extraordinary example of Neo-Mughal style, was built in 1805 by the Cockerell family, who had amassed a fortune in India. The House and gardens are ... read more
Sewerby Hall is a Georgian country house, surrounded by 20 ha (50 acres) of landscaped gardens. The Hall houses the Museum of East Yorkshire, and the Coastguard ... read more
Seaton Delaval Hall was built in 1718, by the famous architect Sir John Vanbrugh, for Admiral George Delaval. The garden dates from 1947, made by James Russell. Since 2009 ... read more
Seaforde Gardens are part of the grounds around Seaforde House, which was built for Mathew Forde (1675-1729). Today the property is still in the hands of the Forde ... read more
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is located in two buildings. Modern One is housed in an impressive neo-classical building, built in 1825. It was designed by ... read more
Scott's Grotto was built in the 1760s by John Scott, a Quaker poet, on the grounds of then Amsell House, which he had inherited. The property doesn't exist ... read more
Scotney Castle, has been in the hands of the Hussey family from 1778 until 1970, and dates back to 1137. There is a medieval, moated mansion on a little island, Scotney ... read more
Scone Palace has been the home of the Earls of Mansfield for over 400 years. The State Rooms, with beautiful collections, the grounds and gardens are open from April till ... read more