Kelmscott Manor
The Tudor manor house which was the home of William Morris, founder of the Arts and Crafts movement, and houses collections of his works. Photograph, brief history and visitor inf…
Lacock Abbey
The National Trust describes this former monastery in Wiltshire converted into a family home in the 16th century. History, photographs, facilities, opening times, news and events.
Layer Marney Tower
This Italianate masterpiece built c.1515 is the tallest Tudor gatehouse in England and was originally intended to rival Hampton Court. Includes a history and photographs.
Longleat House and Safari Park
The house is widely regarded as the best example of high Elizabethan architecture in Britain. Visitor information includes details of the library and archives assembled by the Thyn…
Lulworth Castle
Official web-site of this early 17th-century mock-castle in Dorset, gutted by fire in 1929 but partly restored and open to the public.
Mellerstain
This great house in the Scottish Borders was begun in 1725, overseen by architect William Adam and completed 70 years later by Robert Adam. History, photographs, news and attracti…
Nassington Prebendal Manor House
The earliest surviving dwelling in Northamptonshire, dating from the early 13th century, with a reconstructed medieval garden. A scholarly account of its history and archaeology, p…
Owlpen Manor
This fine Tudor manor house in the Cotswolds is open to the public. Includes a history of the manor and description of its architecture, and visitor information.
Patshull Hall
This mid-18th century Baroque house is set amid acres of Capability Brown landscaped gardens. Includes an illustrated history and description.
Petworth House
The National Trust describes this manor house rebuilt in 1688-1702 by the 6th Duke of Somerset on lines inspired by Versailles. History, photographs, facilities, opening times, new…
Scotland's Castles and Historic Houses
Articles, with photographs and plans, on Traquair, Mary Queen of Scots House, Linlithgow Palace, Hermitage Castle, Castle Urquhart, Crichton Castle, Strome Castle, Threave Castle …
Scotney Castle
The National Trust describes this moated house with one tower remaining of a 14th-century castle. History, photographs, facilities, opening times, news and events.
St Michael's Mount
Crowning an island off the coast of Cornwall is the home of the St Aubyn family, incorporating parts of the priory that once stood there. Includes history and room tour.
Sutton Park
The official site of an early Georgian house in Yorkshire gives a history, photographic tour and visitor information.
Turncroft Hall
A history of this small country house in Lancashire, two centuries old and refronted in the simplified classicism of the early Victorian period.
Tyntesfield
This spectacular Victorian Gothic-Revival house and chapel near Bristol was built for businessman William Gibbs from 1863. History, description, photographs and visitor information…
Waddesdon Manor
This astonishing Renaissance-style château was designed by French architect Destailleur in 1874 for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. Includes history, images and visitor information…
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