Dartington became well known from 1925 and onwards, when an exceptionally well-off couple, Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, bought the estate and began to explore how a ... read more
Dartington Summer School and Festival is both a summer festival and a music school at Darlington Hall for both amateur musicians and advanced students, offering a ... read more
Doddington Hall, as it presents today, was built in 1595-1600 by Thomas Tailor and has passed through the generations up to the present owners, Claire and James Birch. ... read more
The Donatella Flick Conducting Competition, created in 1990 by Donatella Flick, is a biennial competition open to conductors under the age of 35 who are citizens of the ... read more
Dyrham Park was built for William Blathwayt in different stages, during the 17th and early 18th century. The house contains a fine collection of European art works and ... read more
Euston Hall dates back to the 15th Century and is the seat of the Dukes of Grafton. The House contains a splendid art collection, many treasures and artefacts. The Hall, ... read more
Fingask Castle dates back to 1594 and has been closely linked to the Threipland family during the last 400 years. It is best known for its garden, private and cultural ... read more
Forde Abbey has a rich and varied history for over 900 years, from Cistercian monks to a private home. Today it is the home of the Kennard family. The House, with its ... read more
Fyvie Castle, dating back to the 12th century, is since 1984 in the hands of the National Trust for Scotland. It contains opulent Edwardian interiors with antiquities, ... read more
Garsington Opera Festival is, since 1989, an annual open-air opera festival in May-June-July, presently under the artistic direction of Douglas Boyd. The festival is held ... read more
Gawsworth Hall was built in 1480. Since 1962 it is in the hands of the Richards family and today the home of Elizabeth Richards, and her sons Rupert and Jonathan. The Hall ... read more
Glamis Castle has been the seat of the Lyon family from the 14th century until the present day. It has also been the childhood home of Her Majesty Queen ... read more
Glynde Place, dating back to 1569, is the home of the Viscounts Hampden. The house is open for a short period in the early summer, hosts a number of events, and is the ... read more
Glyndebourne Festival Opera is, since 1934 (except during WWII), an annual opera festival from May-August. Founded by the Christie family, it is one of the best known ... read more
Godinton House, dating back to the 15th century, has been handed over to Godinton House Preservation Trust by its last owner, Major Alan Wyndham-Green. The House, with ... read more
Gregynog Hall's site dates back to the 12th century, whereas the original mansion was rebuilt in the 1840s. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and 300 ha (750 ... read more
Gregynog Music Festival is an annual classical music festival and the oldest one of its kind in Wales during the months of June-July. The festival combines music with art ... read more
The Gregynog Young Musician Competition, founded in 2005, is an annual classical music competition for young musicians aged 18 or under. It is held in the ... read more
Haddo House has been for over 500 years the seat of the Gordon family (later the Earls and Marquesses of Aberdeen). Today, with its large art collection and beautiful ... read more
Haddon Hall, dating back to the 11th century, is, together with Belvoir Castle, one of the seats of the Dukes of Rutland. With its family collections and stunning ... read more