With over 200 historic houses in our care, you're never far from a great day out. Here's just a taster of what's on offer:
Castle Drogo, Devon
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Built by self-made millionaires, Castle Drogo was the last castle in England to be built. This masterpiece combines the grandeur of a medieval castle with the interior of a country house.
Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
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Kedleston Hall is a magnificent building. This Neo-classical masterpiece is home to a very impressive array of rooms with lavish interiors. From the luxurious State Apartment to the domed ceiling of the Saloon, which rises 62ft, Kedleston Hall needs to be seen to be believed.
Blickling Hall, Garden & Park, Norfolk
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One of England's great Jacobean houses, Blickling is famed for its Long Gallery which holds the finest collection of rare books in England. This spectacular building hosts a fine selection of tapestries, furniture and paintings.
Castle Coole, Co Fermanagh
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From the sumptuously furnished state rooms to the servants' quarters, Castle Coole is one of the finest Neo-classical houses in Ireland. Built by some of the great craftsmen of the day, the Castle is an outstanding and elegant building.
Lyme Park, Cheshire
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Lyme Park, on the edge of the Peak District, was ‘Pemberley’ in the 1995 BBC series Pride and Prejudice. With its rich Italianate interiors, medieval deer park, Victorian gardens and moorland walks, Lyme offers a wonderful day out.
Knole, Kent
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A fascinating house with links to kings and queens, Knole is highly impressive. One of England's great show houses, it offers 13 superb state rooms with Royal Stuart furniture and a stunning collection of paintings. Knole is set at the heart of the only remaining medieval deer park in Kent.
Basildon Park, Berkshire
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This beautiful Palladian mansion features in the 2005 film Pride & Prejudice. The interior is filled with fine pictures and furniture and is noted for its unusual Octagon Room. There are 19th-century grounds, and waymarked trails in the parkland.
Powis Castle & Garden, Powys
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High on a rock above the magnificent terraced garden, stands Powis Castle. Built in 1200, the Castle started life as a fortress for the Welsh Princes of Powys and over the years has changed with the family. It now boasts a fabulous selection of paintings, sculptures, furniture and tapestries.
Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire
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A spectacular mansion nestling in an ancient deer park, Dyrham's lavish collections reflect the fashion for all things Dutch. Outside, there are elegant formal gardens and woodland to explore.
Hanbury Hall, Worcestershire
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This homely William & Mary-style house is famed for its fine painted ceilings and staircase. Other fascinating features include an orangery, ice house, pavilions and working mushroom house.
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
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This architectural masterpiece is a house of treasures. The Priory is home to one of England's best collections of Chippendale furniture. The interiors decorated by Robert Adam are among the finest examples of his work.
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