Stately Homes
The secrets of the real Downton Abbey: What it's really like to live at Highclere Castle today
Whether you know it as the real Downton Abbey or as one of England’s most fascinating heritage properties, you truly understand Highclere Castle when you see it through the eyes of its owners. H&A speaks to Lady Carnarvon about living at the beloved historic home
Best stately home gardens to visit in the UK
Stately homes around the UK are home to beautiful gardens worth a visit. Here are a few of our favourites for a walk or a picnic
Hampton Court Palace: its history, gardens and ties to the Tudor dynasty
With over 500 years of history, Hampton Court Palace, a Grade I-listed baroque palace, stands majestically on the River Thames. Find out about its most famous resident, King Henry VIII, and how to visit today...
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What is a stately home?
We think we all know what it is, but what is the true definition of a stately home?
Best haunted castles and stately homes to visit around the UK
Stately homes, castles and heritage homes all have a spooky story to tell. Are you brave enough to pay one of these haunted castles and houses a visit?
The best stately home wedding venues in the UK
If you're after a venue for a picture-perfect wedding, look no further than the UK's wide offering of stately home wedding venues
Inside the real life Downton Abbey: take a tour of Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle, the silent star of Downton Abbey, is more than a sumptuous set. In our exclusive tour, Janet Gleeson discovers that the ancestral home of Lord and Lady Carnarvon is a living lesson in the history of the stately home. Photographs Simon Upton
Blenheim Palace: its history, gardens, architects and ties to the Churchill family
Once home to Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is one of the UK's most impressive stately homes. Find out more about its history, previous occupants and how to visit today
English stately homes made famous through film and TV
Discover Britain's most popular stately homes through the lens of a movie camera. Here are the mansions, castles and stately homes that have been made famous through blockbuster hits like Pride and Prejudice, Bridgerton and Bridget Jones's Diary
Britain's best stately homes to visit
Discover the best stately homes, manor houses and country mansions to visit around the UK
The best mazes to visit in the UK
Unravelling the puzzling world of historic hedge mazes, with a few of the most impressive mazes to visit around the UK, whether you've got overexcited kids or just a fan of topiary
Dog-friendly stately homes to visit
Bring your dogs along to these National Trust and English Heritage properties to enjoy a run around the grounds and visit walled gardens, woodlands and cafes
Belvoir Castle: its history, owners and how to visit
Based in the Vale of Belvoir between Nottingham and Grantham, Belvoir Castle is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland. We introduce you to its history and the people who live there
Who is Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland?
The Duchess of Rutland is now known well beyond the walls of her home at Belvoir Castle and its stunning estate. You can now find her in your bookshops and podcast feeds as well...