Houses and unusual buildings in the South East

We look after houses, castles, lighthouses, mills and even a chapel here in London and the South East - what will you visit today?

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The north face of Mottisfont house, Hampshire

Houses and unusual buildings in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight 

Discover grand mansions and servants' quarters, an atmospheric Victorian fort and a very special chapel with murals by Stanley Spencer. Just some of our places in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Exterior of Polesden Lacey

Houses and unusual buildings in Surrey 

Discover a variety of houses and unusual buildings in Surrey. From party houses to modernist gems, to tiny cottages and a tower on top of a hill - you're sure to find something to enjoy

A view from the bastion at Scotney Castle overlooking the old castle and rhododendrons

Houses and unusual buildings in Kent 

We look after a range of houses and unusual buildings in Kent, from the home of a great politicians to a moated manor with 700 years of history.

West Front at Petworth

Houses and unusual buildings in Sussex 

From the high culture of the art collection at Petworth, to an Arts and Crafts cosy home at Standen, you'll be amazed at the variety of houses and unusual buildings we look after in Sussex. There's even a castle for your budding knights in armour.

The south view of the manor in Spring at Hughenden, A National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

Houses and unusual buildings in Thames and Chilterns 

Fancy visiting the house of a Prime Minister, a Renaissance-style château or an intimate family home? We look after a range of houses and unusual buildings in the Thames Valley.

The East front with the 'transparent' portico at Osterley, Middlesex

Houses and unusual buildings in London 

London is full of history, everywhere you turn. National Trust cares for Tudor manor houses, modernist treasures, and neo-classical mansions, all within easy reach of the city. We can take you on a journey few others get to see - what will you explore?