Inside Britain’s Jacobean houses
Built as a celebration and demonstration of wealth, with sophisticated symmetry and grand entrance halls, elaborate carvings and complex decoration, Britain’s Jacobean houses have a unique fascination and appeal. We take you inside some...
Woburn Abbey
A house fit for royalty, a wartime hospital, the home to a remarkable collection of art and a stunning example of Palladian architectural style – Woburn Abbey has been all these things and more...
History of Syon House
Less than 10 miles from central London lies Syon House – a beacon of tranquillity and one of Britain’s best preserved stately homes. The house has a beautiful Robert Adam interior, a conservatory that...
Behind the scenes at Parham House in West Sussex
Lady Emma Barnard, the chatelaine of Parham House and Gardens, takes time to show us around her stunning stately home in the heart of Sussex
"My heart skips a beat every time I drive in...
The Real Downton Abbey: Highclere Castle
The Earl of Carnarvon has welcomed cameras back into his home, Highclere Castle, for a further series
The Crawleys, Earls of Grantham since 1772, occupy the upper floors of their stately home, Downton Abbey. Below, an army of domestic staff...
How to decorate your house like a stately home
From cabinets to couches, masterpieces created by Britain's greatest designers adorn the finest homes worldwide. But where did it all start?
According to Einstein, “a table, a chair, a bowl of fruit and a violin,”...
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace has been the official London home of the British monarch since 1837 and today is home to HM Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh
Step inside Buckingham Palace and discover the...
The UK’s Mightiest Mansions
POWER HOUSES are redolent of the ambition and achievements of their creators. Some of the most luxurious and imposing are now cared for by the National Trust. Siân Evans chooses some of her favourite grand houses.
Dreaming up inspiration at Chenies Manor Gardens
“Beautifully mellow under the trees by the church, and archaeologically a fascinating puzzle,” said architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner, of Chenies Manor House.
Early opening for some of Britain’s beautiful buildings
A lot of our favourite places to visit close their doors during the quieter winter months, using the time to clean and carry out vital restoration work, before welcoming visitors again in the spring....
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