Polesden Lacey goes back to 1336, but was completely extended and remodelled in 1906 by the Margaret Greville, the famous Edwardian hostess and friend of George VI and ... read more
Vann House dates back to the 12th century, but the present house dates from the 16th century. The house is owned by the Caroe family for over 100 years. The grounds ... read more
Nostell Priory is built in 1733 on the site of a medieval priory, and was commissioned by the Winn family. The interior were decorated by Robert Adams and contains an ... read more
Yorkshire Sculpture Park, opened in 1977, is located on the parkland of Bretton Hall. It is showing works by British and international artists, such as Damien Hurst, Henry ... 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
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
Fenton House, built in the 17th century, was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1952 by Lady Binning, including her beautiful collection of Georgian furniture, keyboard ... 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
Buckingham Palace is the best known royal residence in the world, and can be visited at certain periods of every year. It was acquired from the Duke of Buckingham by ... read more
Cannizaro Park was, until 1949, part of the estate of the Duke of Cannizzaro. The grounds are now a public park and the house is a hotel. 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
Ham House's history is closely linked to the Tollemache family, and in particular the Duchess of Lauderdale (1626-1698) and her husband. Ham House was donated to the ... read more
Château de Fougères belongs to the municipality of Fougères and is one of Europe's largest medieval fortresses. 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
The Red House is one of the earliest and finest examples of the Arts & Crafts style. It was built in 1859 for William Morris, and designed by Philip Webb. It contains ... 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
Eltham Palace is the former residence, built in the 1930s in Art Deco style, of the eccentric millionaire couple Stephen and Viriginia Courtauld. The site has been a ... read more
Palazzo Parisio was built between 1900 and 1907, by Marquis Scicluna. Today the palace and gardens, are open to the public, and can be rented for weddings. The site is ... read more