Hatfield House, a perfect example of Jacobean architecture, was constructed for Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salesbury, and has been the seat of the Cecil family ever ... read more
Sutton Park was built in the 18th century by the architect Thomas Atkinson, and is now the family home of Sir Reginald, the 8th Baronet Sheffield and his wife, Lady ... read more
Normanby Hall, set in a 122 ha (300 acres) country park, is owned by the Sheffield Family, former Dukes of Buckingham, and the original owners of Buckingham Palace. The ... read more
Easton Estate is owned and managed by the Cholmely family since 1561. It is a vibrant traditional rural estate with farming, woodland, cottages.... The estate includes ... read more
Lisdisfarne Castle was built in 1550 but much remodelled by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1901, when it became the property of the publishing magnate and the owner of Country ... read more
Weston Park is a 17th century house, surrounded by a 405 ha (1000 acres) park and gardens. The park was designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The house ... read more
Gatton Park is the core 105 ha (260 acres) of the Gatton estate, including an important number gardens, vistas, lakes and walks. It was created between 1762-8 by the ... read more
Goddards House & Garden is an Arts & Crafts country house, built in 1927 for Noel and Kathleen Terry, from the Terry's chocolate confectionery family. The ... read more
Strawberry Hill was the residence of the poet, writer, art historian, antiquarian and politician , Horatio Walpole, 4th Earl of Orford (1717-1797). He was the son of the ... read more
WWT London Wetland Centre, started in 2000, is a 42 ha (100 acres) wetland wildlife reserve, formerly consisting of several small reservoirs. It includes now several ... read more
Kensington Palace was the residence of the (Dutch) Stadholder-King William III and his English wife, Mary Stuart. The house was remodelled for them by Sir Christopher ... read more
Charlton House, a fine example of Tudor style, was built between 1607 - 1612 for Sir Adam Newton, tutor to the eldest son of James I, Henry, Prince of Wales. The walled ... read more
Fulham Palace is the former country residence of the Bishop's of London, from at leat the 11th century. Today, still owned by the church, is used as a museum and art ... read more
Hall Place dates back to 1537, when it was built for Sir John Champneys, a wealthy merchant and former Lord Mayor of London. Today it is used for exhibitions, public, ... read more
Victoria Park (86.18 ha) is the oldest public park in London and attracts 9 million visitors a year. It was created in 1842 and designed by James Pennethorne. The park ... read more
Chelsea Physic Garden dates back to 1673, and was established by the Apothecaries, in order to grow medical plants for them. It covers 1.6 ha (4 acres) near the Thames. ... read more
Eastbury Manor House dates back to around 1573, and has hardly altered since. It was built by the Sisley family and has changed hands many timed. Eastbury Manor House ... read more
The Garden Museum is dedicated to British gardens and gardening through its collection, temporary exhibitions, events, symposia and garden. The garden is a more recent ... read more
Kenwood House dates from the 17th century, but has been remodelled and improved several times. It has beautiful interiors and a magnificent art collection, including ... read more
Chiswick House was built in 1729 for the 3rd Earl of Burlington and belonged to the Dukes of Devonshire until 1929. The house is filled with the breath-taking ... read more