Houses

We have more than 300 houses in our care, from the grand and imposing to the small and quirky

View of Baddesley from the moat on a bright autumn day
Visitors explore Mendips, John Lennon's childhood home

Walk in famous footsteps 

Discover which of our places have links to famous names, from Isaac Newton to the Beatles.

Discover places with famous connections

Interior design through the ages

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  • The Winter Parlour at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire

    Interior design: Tudor 

    The Tudor period was an age of prosperity, often resulting in lavishly built and decorated houses. We look after some beautiful examples, including Montacute House, Somerset, and Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire.

  • Peckover House and Garden

    Interior design: Georgian 

    You can see the elegant styles that were in fashion during the Georgian period at places including Croft Castle in Herefordshire and Basildon Park, Berkshire. Here's our short guide.

  • The Zodiac roundels on the Boudoir’s ceiling at Knightshayes Court, Devon

    Interior design: Victorian 

    Visit our places like Penrhyn Castle, Wales and Tyntesfield, Somerset, to see examples of Victorian interior design. Here's a short guide to the eclectic styles of the era.

  • The Library at Coleton Fishacre

    Interior design: 20th century 

    Coleton Fishacre, Devon, and The Homewood, Surrey, both boast striking Modernist décor. Learn more about this 20th-century design movement and where to see it.

Upstairs and downstairs

An archive black and white photograph of Mrs Greville standing with a dog in her arms

Places with a royal story to tell 

Many of the places we look after have connections to kings, queens and other members of royalty. Here's our pick of the best. Why not visit to uncover the full story?

Children cooking in the kitchens at Erdigg, Clwyd

Get a taste of life below stairs 

We look after many country estates and grand houses where servants worked to maintain the house and grounds. Visit one of our top spots for a glimpse of life below stairs.

Stories from our places

The Saloon at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

Scandalous stories from our places 

The places we look after have rich histories, and some of them are hiding stories sordid enough to raise a blush. Intrigued? Read on…

The sixteenth-century Gate Tower on the West Front at Coughton Court, Warwickshire

Connections to the Gunpowder Plot 

Links to the 1605 Gunpowder Plot can be found at historic houses and former hunting forests we look after including Lyveden New Bield, home to infamous plotter Francis Tresham.

The south front at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Unexpected discoveries 

The places we look after often hide treasures that take years to uncover. Find out about our most intriguing discoveries.

Buildings in need of help

Help us restore The Vyne's chimneys

The Vyne appeal 

The Vyne in Hampshire offers a priceless glimpse into our history. But the roof is leaking, causing damage to the building and the many treasures it holds. Help us make vital repairs and preserve this unique place.

Clandon Park Marble Hall damage

A new life for Clandon 

We have ambitious plans to rebuild Clandon Park which will honour its rich history, but also create vibrant, modern spaces to breathe new life into the house.

Highlights from our collections
Armour helmets hanging on the wall in Dragon at Snowshill Manor, Gloucestershire

Introducing our remarkable collections 

We care for one of the world’s largest art and heritage collections. With close to one million objects at over 200 historic places, a surprise discovery awaits you around every corner.

Collection highlights
Visitors at Hill Top admire Beatrix Potter's dolls' house

Places with the best dolls' houses 

Whether you’re seven or 70, tiny houses for miniature people can be fascinating. We have a wonderful variety of dolls’ houses at the places we look after. Here's our pick of the best.

Tiny houses for tiny people
A conservator at work brushing items at Chirk Castle, Wrexham

Putting the house to bed 

Find out why some of our houses shut for the winter, and what happens behind those closed doors.

Tucking up our houses

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