
Stately Homes

Famous houses in literature in Britain
We tour the ‘real’ Brideshead, and stop off at other locations thought to have inspired the most famous houses in literature in Britain Words: Eleanor Doughty Famous houses in literature: Castle Howard The tale of…

Top 10 TV and film locations in Britain
Country homes and rugged landscapes make the perfect settings for our favourite TV series and films. From Downton Abbey to Game of Thrones, marvel at the wonder of Britain on the silver screen. Here are…

Britain’s best stately homes
We’ve toured the British Isles to bring you 25 of our most magnificent manor houses and stately homes – each with their own story to tell.

King Charles III’s homes: Royal residences
From grand palaces to country cottages, these are King Charles III’s homes across the country Words: Sandra Lawrence King Charles III’s homes: Buckingham Palace In September 2022, the United Kingdom was rocked by the passing…

The best castles in the UK
The country’s abundance of mighty fortresses – some ruined, some palatial, some still lived in today – are an enduring reminder of our turbulent past. Read on for the best castles in the UK that…

The best stately homes at Christmas
There’s nowhere better to soak up the atmosphere of Yuletides than in a stately home decorated for Christmas… Here are Britain’s best stately homes at Christmas… Stately homes at Christmas: in the past…

Most haunted places in Britain: 10 spooky spots
Whether it’s Halloween hokum or supernatural manifestations, we find 10 of the most haunted places in Britain, with headless horsemen, screaming woods and a lady in white rising from the walls of a centuries-old castle……

Autumn in Britain: the 10 best places to see stunning autumn colours
Celebrate autumn’s arrival with a visit to these beautiful places where the season’s beautiful browns and blazing reds, vibrant oranges and golden yellows create an incredible landscape of colour.

Abandoned houses: Britain’s lost property
The sight of abandoned houses – whether a palatial mansion or once-idyllic village – cannot fail to stir the imagination. And each has its own human story to tell… Abandoned houses: Witley Court Procol Harum’s…

Regency London: Where did the Ton spend their time?
Where did the Ton, the high-living aristocrats of the late Regency period, spend their time? Discover the addresses of Regency London that still tell thrilling tales of this exuberant era When it came to recreating…