Chipchase Castle, dating back to the 14th century, is today privately owned. The castle is open to the public in June. The estate is a venue for shooting, fishing, ... read more
Houghton Hall is the seat of the Marquesses of Cholmondeley, descendants from Sir Robert Walpole. Part of the House, with its remaining art collections, gardens & ... read more
Compton Verney was built in 1714 by Richard Verney, 11th Baron Willoughby de Broke. In 1993 it was bought by the Peter Moores Foundation, and converted in the Compton ... read more
Corsham Court, a former royal manor, was acquired by Sir Paul Methuen in 1757, and is currently the family home of the present Baron Methuen, James Methuen-Campbell. The ... read more
Cottesbrooke Hall, an example of Queen Anne architecture, is the family home of the Macdonald-Buchanans. The House, with its fine collections, such as the Woolavington ... read more
Coughton Court is closely linked to the Throckmorton family since 1409. Today it is in ownership of the National Trust (since 1946), but the family holds a 300-year ... read more
Dalemain house, dating back to the 14th century, is since 1679 the home of the Hasell family, when it was acquired by Sir Edward Hasell. The house, with its interesting ... read more
Deene Park is, since 1514, the seat of the Brudenell family. The House, with its family collections, is partly open to the public on House Open Days. The beautiful ... read more
Dean's Court dates very early back to 705 AD, being part of Saxon monastery of Wimcombe. In 1548 the estate (1,600 ha/4,000 acres) was acquired by John Hanham, MP, ... read more
Dorney Court dates back to 1086. It was acquired in 1542 by Sir William Garrard, later Lord Mayor of London. He was an ancestor of the Palmer family, the owners and ... read more
Eastnor Castle was built by John Cocks, 1st Earl Somers, and is still the home of his descendants today, the Hervey-Bathurst Family. Surrounded by 2000 ha (5000 acres) ... read more
Elton Hall is, since the 17th century the ancestral home of the Proby family (Earls of Carysfort). Still family owned, the House, with its beautiful collections, and ... read more
Englefield House, dates from before 1558, and is the home of the Benyon family. The current owner is MP Richard Henry Ronald Benyon. The House is privately inhabited, but ... read more
Firle has been the home of the Gage family for over 500 years. Today, it is lived in by Henry Nicholas, 8th Viscount (b. 1934 -) and his family. Firle Place contains one ... 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
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
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
Goodwood House, dating back to 1570, is the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Gordon. The great country house contains one of the most significant ... read more
Gorhambury House, constructed in the years 1777-84 by Sir Robert Taylor (architect of The Bank of England), is the home of Viscount and Viscountess Grimston. The house ... read more
Grimsthorpe Castle has been in the hands same family for over 500 years, including its present inhabitant, Nancy Jane Marie Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby, 28th Baroness ... read more