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Houses, Castles and Palaces
Visit some of the picturesque locations in the land.
Quirky 18th-century, 16 sided house with fascinating interior decoration and collections
The family home of the Spencers since 1508, and the final resting place of the Princess Diana. Showcasing one of Europe’s finest private collections of furniture, paintings and ceramics.
The American Museum takes you on a journey through the history of America, from its early settlers to the twentieth century. With its remarkable collection of folk and decorative arts, the Museum shows the diverse and complex nature of American traditions. The only museum of Americana outside the United States, it was founded to bring American history and cultures to the people of Britain and Europe.
Baddesley Clinton (pictured) was the home of the Ferrers family for 500 years and Packwood House is a much-restored Tudor house, park and garden with notable topiary.
Visitors can enjoy Garden Talks with experts and enthusiasts, fabulous food and drink as well as more than 300 exhibitors, an outdoor Plant Village and live entertainment aswell as marvellling at the interior of the Palace.
Home to the 11th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, a true masterpiece of 18th Century Baroque architecture.
Home of the enigma Code Breaker from WWII and Churchill Memorobilia. Check out the tales of spies and strategic deception.
There is plenty to discover here on Brownsea Island and at a mile long and just under a mile wide, a walk around the island is easily manageable. Home to red squirrels and scouting.
Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and there are 25 rooms to explore and 105 acres of gardens to enjoy including the famous water features and cascade.
Duration: 2 Days
A 1920s country retreat complete with luxuriant garden by the sea.
A must for garden lovers as we visit the amazing Eden Project where 'biomes' cover the old china clay pits making them a haven for plants from all over the world and also the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Duration: 2 Days
There are over 20 miles of pathways, three woods and parkland to explore, and surprises lying await behind every corner.
A weekend to enjoy spectacular Welsh scenery and hospitality staying overnight in Camarthen, gateway to the Golden West.
Duration: 2 Days Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and there are 25 rooms to explore and 105 acres of gardens to enjoy including the famous water features and cascade.
Duration: 2 Days
Agatha Christie loved nothing better than escaping with her family to Greenway, their Devon holiday home.
This rare and atmospheric 17th-century house sits on the banks of the River Thames in Richmond.
A unique 17th-century treasure trove
Visit Windsor Castle and State Apartments with an overnight stay so that you are refreshed and ready for the day at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.
Duration: 2 Days
Enjoy a visit to either Hampton Court or Kew Gardens
Over 800 years of history can be explored through this magnificent palace and gardens.
Over 800 years of history can be explored through this magnificent palace and gardens.
Highclere Castle is one of England's most beautiful Victorian Castles set amidst 1,000 acres of spectacular parkland and was the backdrop for Downton Abbey.
On your visit to Jane Austen's House Museum, you will be able to explore the house where Jane Austen lived and wrote.
Visit this charming and much loved royal Palace and gardens.
Over 200 acres for exploration. Discover our Victorian Productive Gardens, romantic Pleasure Grounds, lush sub-tropical Jungle, pioneering Wildlife Project & beyond.
The City of Dreaming Spires is famous the world over for its University and place in history. Take a guided 2 hour walking tour to see the main highlights.
The palatial mansion that you see today was built in 1682 . The state rooms are saturated with internationally important paintings by artists such as Van Dyck, Reynolds, Titian and Blake together with classical and neo-classical sculptures.
The unique Italianate village on the shores of Cardigan Bay and a former British Railways line combine to make a great weekend, not forgetting the spectacular Welsh scenery.
Duration: 2 Days
Powderham Castle lies in a beautiful deer park on the banks of the River Exe, just a stone's throw from the historic cathedral city of Exeter
Beautiful 18th-century landscape gardens. Enjoy the Bath Skyline, a six-mile circular route encompassing beautiful woodlands and meadows, an Iron Age hill fort, Roman settlements, 18th-century follies and spectacular views.
The original garden at RHS Garden Rosemoor was created by Lady Anne Berry and is a true plantsman's garden and in 2020, the new 'Cool garden' was created.
Relax in the grounds of this former Tudor palace.
A small garden situated on a steep bank which drops down to the River Wye.
This renaissance-style chateau was built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. The 45 rooms on view combine the highest quality French furniture and decorative arts from the 18th century.
Get ready for another fantastic year at Warwick Castle! A fun, action packed and unforgettable day out for everyone!
Dazzling new shows and attractions, heaps of gruesome history and awesome birds of prey make Warwick Castle a fun, action packed and unforgettable day out for everyone!
The largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen.
The largest and oldest occupied castle in the world, is one of the official residences of Her Majesty The Queen.