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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Enniskillen Castle, built in the 16th century, houses today two museums, Fermanagh County Museum and the Inniskillings Museum. read more
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
Duff House, build early 18th century by William Adams for William Duff, Lord Braco (later 1st Earl Fife), is today displaying the collections of the National Galleries of ... read more
Dudmaston Hall is a 17th century country house and still a family home. It is surrounded by wooded parkland and gardens. Dudmaston houses also the art galleries, created ... read more
Cyfarthfa Castle, built in 1824 by the architect Robert Lugar, was the home of the Crawshay family until 1907 when it was sold to the local council. The mansion is ... read more
Claverton Manor, now housing the American Museum, was built in 1820 replacing an earlier manor house. It was designed by Sir Jeffry Wyatville, commissioned by John ... read more
Chiddingstone Castle has Tudor origins, and was rebuilt in the 1800s to resemble a medieval castle. Set in 35 acres of grounds and gardens, the Castle is filled with ... read more
Carisbrooke Castle has a long history, having been a military fortress, a Royal prison and a Royal residence. Charles I was imprisoned here and two of his children were ... read more