Edinburgh Castle is the most famous of Scottish castles and houses the National War Museum, the Scotland Honours (Crown Jewels) of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, the ... read more
Enniskillen Castle, built in the 16th century, houses today two museums, Fermanagh County Museum and the Inniskillings Museum. read more
Fulham Palace is the former country residence of the Bishop's of London, from at leat the 11th century. Today, still owned by the church, is used as a museum and art ... read more
Fyvie Castle, dating back to the 12th century, is since 1984 in the hands of the National Trust for Scotland. It contains opulent Edwardian interiors with antiquities, ... read more
Gawthorpe Hall dates back to the 17th century, and was built for the Shuttleworth family. It was redesigned in the 1850s by Sir Charles Barry, designer of the Houses of ... read more
Gregynog Hall's site dates back to the 12th century, whereas the original mansion was rebuilt in the 1840s. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and 300 ha (750 ... read more
Gunnersbury Park, today a museum, was commissioned mid 17th century by Sir John Maynard, and was designed by John Webb. It has passed through several hands such as the 1 ... read more
Houghton Hall is the seat of the Marquesses of Cholmondeley, descendants from Sir Robert Walpole. Part of the House, with its remaining art collections, gardens & ... read more
Lacock Abbey dates back to 1232, starting as an abbey and nunnery. It was converted into a country house in the 16th century. The abbey as we see it today, is mainly due ... read more
Lamport Hall, dating back to 1587 has been the home of the Isham family ever since, until 1976, when the estate came under control of the Lamport Hall Preservation ... read more
Leith Hall Garden & Estate was build in 1650 and has been the home of the Leith-Hay family, until 1945, when it was presented to the National Trust of Scotland. The ... read more
Lincoln Castle, dating from the 11th century by William the Conqueror, is open to the public as a museum. It displays the famous Magna Carta. read more
Lydiard House, dating back to 1189, came into the St. John family in 1420 and stayed in their hand until 1943. Presently it is a museum and conference centre, whereby ... read more
Lytes Cary Manor is a medieval manor, surrounded by an Arts and Crafts garden. It has been the family home of Sir Henry Lyte, author of the Niewe Herball (1578). The ... read more
Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London. Mansion House, designed by George Dance the Elder, was built in 1739–53 and altered in ... read more
Moseley Old Hall is an Elizabethan house where Charles II was hiding from Cromwell's troops, during his escape to France, after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The ... read more
Mottisfont Abbey is an 18th-century house with a medieval priory at its heart, surrounded by beautiful gardens. Maud Russell made Mottisfont her home in the 1930s, ... read more
No. 1 Royal Crescent, dating back to 1174 and built by John Wood, the Younger, is a public "historic house" museum displaying life in one of the great houses of ... read more
The North Down Museum is located at the back of Bangor Castle (now Town Hall) and incorporated into the former laundry room, courtyard and stable area. The museum is ... read more
Norwich Castle was built by William the Conquerer (1066–1087), and is today a museum and art gallery. read more