Historic Houses

In The UK

Heart of England

Ancient High House


Stafford's Ancient High House has been one of the most important buildings of the town for over four hundred years.

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Anne Hathaways Cottage


The most romantic of all the Shakespearean properties, is Anne Hathaways Cottage, which lies in the beautiful hamlet of Shottery, just outside Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Arbury Hall



Arbury Hall has been the seat of the Newdegate family for over 400 years and is the ancestral home of Vicount and Viscountess Daventry.

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Baddesley Clinton Hall


A romantic and atmospheric moated manor house, dating from the 15th century and little changed since 1634.

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Blenheim Palace


Blenheim Palace is the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.ley Clinton Hall

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Broughton


"About the most beautiful castle in all England"

Broughton Castle is a moated and fortified manor house near Banbury in North Oxfordshire.

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Burton Court


Burton Court is a typical squire's house built on the site of an ancient British Camp.

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Chatsworth House




Chatsworth - Home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire.


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Eastnor Castle


In the dramatic setting of the Malvern Hills and surrounded by a beautiful deer park, arboretum and lake, this fairy-tale castle is the home of the Hervey-Bathurst family.

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Hadden Hall


One of the finest Medieval and Tudor Houses in England, Haddon Hall is situated in delightful countryside near Bakewell, Derbyshire, in the Peak District National Park. With many other Historic Houses within easy reach, Haddon Hall and Gardens.

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Haggley Hall


Hagley Hall is the home of the Viscount and Viscountess Cobham.

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Halls Croft


Halls Croft was the home of Dr. John Hall and Shakespeares eldest daughter Susana, whom he married in 1607.

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Havington Hall


A moated medieval and Elizabethan manor house near Kidderminster with original Elizabethan wall paintings and finest series of priest holes in the UK. Open to visitors from March to September. Groups and schools welcome.

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Lamport Hall


Ideally situated in the heart of the lovely Northamptonshire countryside.

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Mary Ardens Farm


The farmhouse at Wilmcote, just three miles outside Stratford-upon-Avon, the home of William Shakespeare mother, is now a countryside museum; devoted to showing country life from Tudor times to the present day.

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Melbourne Hall


In its picturesque poolside setting, Melbourne Hall was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister, William Lamb, who as 2nd Viscount Melbourne, gave his name to the famous city in Australia.

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Middleton Hall




The Middleton Hall complex comprises a 16th Century Great Hall and ancillary buildings dating from the 13th Century to the Georgian period. Set in 40 acres of woodland, lakes and gardens.


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Moccas Court



Built by Anthony Keck in 1775 overlooking the River Wye, decoration including the round room and oval stair by Robert Adam.


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Nash's House New Place


At the end of Chapel Street, you will find the beautiful old building from the sixteenth century, known as Nash's House. In the garden, you can see the foundations of New Place - Shakespeare's fine house.

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Owlpen Manor



Owlpen has long been recognised as one of England's most romantic early Manor Houses.Located in the Cotswold Valley


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Picksford's House Museum



The official website of Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Using museum specimens and data to help people to understand, enjoy, and appreciate the culture, heritage and environment of Derby and its people.


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Ragley Hall


Experience Ragley - somewhere for all the family to enjoy.Alcester,
Warwickshire,
B49 5NJ
T: 01789 762 090

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Shakespeares Birthplace




The "Man of the Milennium" William Shakespeare  was born in this house in 1564.


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Stanford Hall


Stanford Hall, built in the 1690s for Sir Roger Cave, is still home to his descendants and is one of the most exquisite examples of the architecture of the period.

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Stanway Water Garden


One of the finest 18th century water gardens, restored in 1998, Stanway lies beneath the 700 foot high Cotswold escarpment. Its grand formal Canal, with 70 foot high fountain , stands on a great grass terrace overlooking the Jacobean manor house.

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Sudbury Hall


One of the most individual late 17th Century houses.

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Sulgrave Manor


Ancestral home of George Washington's family. This Tudor Manor in beautiful rural England educates and enthrals. Visitors may take part in special historical events, weekends and re-enactments. 30 miles from Stratford and Oxford.

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