The places we care for in the Midlands house some of the most interesting, important and unusual collections in the country.
These are some of the highlights chosen by our curators.
Discover the treasures collected by Lord Bearsted over his lifetime. From rare porcelain to paintings by a wide variety of famous artists. All on display throughout the house just as they were in Lord Bearsted’s time.
Owned by a family of avid collectors who never threw anything away, Calke Abbey is home to a vast collection of objects, from shining silver and the silk State Bed, to rusting metal and peeling wallpaper.
Discover the internationally renowned collection at Hardwick, including the famous Gideon tapestries, Noble Women embroideries and fine collections of painting and portraits.
