Althorp is the family home of the Spencer family for over 500 years. Presently owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer and brother of the late Princess of Wales. The ... read more
Arbury Hall, originally a 12th century Augustinian Priory, now stands in the midst of beautiful 18th century landscaped gardens and surrounded by over 100 acres of lakes ... read more
Badminton House became in the hands of the Somerset family in 1612, and is the seat of the Dukes of Beaufort up to the present day. The Dukedom was created by Charles ... read more
Belvoir Castle is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Rutland. The Manners family have lived at Belvoir in an unbroken line for almost a thousand years. The Castle, with ... read more
Blair Castle, surrounded by its 59.000 ha (145,700 acres) estate, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Scotland. It is the ancestral home of the Clan Murray ... read more
Blenheim Palace, was built between 1705 and circa 1722 for John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Ever since it has been the home of the Dukes of Marlborough. Blenheim ... read more
Boughton House is one of the seats of the Duke of Buccleuch, and famous for its beauty, its art collections and grounds. It is often referred to as The English ... read more
Bowhill House one of the homes of the Dukes of Buccleuch and houses part of one of the world's greatest private art collections, such as the family jewels and ... read more
Bowood House, dating back to 1725, is the home of the Marquesses of Landsdowne. The greater part of the house was demolished in 1956, however the remaining part is still ... read more
Chillington Hall is in the hands of the Giffards family since the year 1178, little over 100 years after three brothers came with Duke William of Normandy to England. The ... read more
Chipchase Castle, dating back to the 14th century, is today privately owned. The castle is open to the public in June. The estate is a venue for shooting, fishing, ... read more
Dean's Court dates very early back to 705 AD, being part of Saxon monastery of Wimcombe. In 1548 the estate (1,600 ha/4,000 acres) was acquired by John Hanham, MP, ... read more
Deene Park is, since 1514, the seat of the Brudenell family. The House, with its family collections, is partly open to the public on House Open Days. The beautiful ... read more
Elton Hall is, since the 17th century the ancestral home of the Proby family (Earls of Carysfort). Still family owned, the House, with its beautiful collections, and ... read more
Englefield House, dates from before 1558, and is the home of the Benyon family. The current owner is MP Richard Henry Ronald Benyon. The House is privately inhabited, but ... read more
Firle has been the home of the Gage family for over 500 years. Today, it is lived in by Henry Nicholas, 8th Viscount (b. 1934 -) and his family. Firle Place contains one ... read more
Floors Castle is the seat of the Dukes of Roxburgh and was built in the 1720s by William Adam. The castle, with its famous art collections, the gardens and grounds, ... read more
Glamis Castle has been the seat of the Lyon family from the 14th century until the present day. It has also been the childhood home of Her Majesty Queen ... read more
Goodwood House, dating back to 1570, is the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Richmond and Gordon. The great country house contains one of the most significant ... read more
Gosford House is the seat of the Earls of Wemyss and March and set in 2,000 ha (5,000 acres) of combined coast and parkland. The House and grounds are open to the ... read more
