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?

Women and Power

Misrepresented

Women and Power: Misrepresented?  

From an outdoor exhibition to an immersive audio experience, we're telling the real-life inspiring stories of Cliveden's women, from past to present.

Ellen Terry and Edy Craig at Smallhythe Place

'Triumphant Women' at Smallhythe Place 

2018 marks the 100 year anniversary of women achieving the vote. Across the Trust, we are exploring the stories and impact of women at the special places we care for in our Women and Power programme. Find out about the powerful women of Smallhythe Place and their roles in the suffrage movement.

Melanie Wilson's audio drama tells the hidden stories of women at Knole

A Woman’s Place at Knole 

Encounter the work of six contemporary artists throughout the house and grounds at Knole. The progression towards equality is highlighted through the stories of women who have contributed to Knole’s spirit and history.

The house at Mottisfont, Hampshire, viewed from across the river

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.

Exterior of Rainham Hall

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?