Historic Britain

This haven for wildlife is renowned for its medicinal and culinary herbs. Read More

Gorge on the River Allen within ancient woods. Read More

Acquired by the National Trust in 1961. Antony is a wonderful 18th century mansion set within parkland with its fine gardens. Situated near the coast in Cornwall, it has been a family home to the Carew Pole family for generations. Read More

Regency house set within a 2,700 acre estate full of wildlife including deer park and renowned for its rare lichens, bats, dormice, hares, otters and owls. The estate also accommodates the National Trust’s internationally important collection of 50 horse-drawn carriages within the Stable Block. Read More

Acquired by the National Trust in 1956. Tithe Barn dates from the 15th-century. The barn it located on the banks of the River Severn and has a large stone-tiled roof. Read More

Chalk downs and woodland available to walk around covering a vast area of over 5000 acres. Read More

Managed by the National Trust and under guardianship of English Heritage, Avebury stone circle is a world heritage site. Some of the stones were re-erected in the 1930s by the archaeologist Alexander Keiller. Read More

Acquired by the National Trust in 1907, Barrington Court is wonderful Tudor manor house with working kitchen garden and beautiful Gertrude Jekyll-inspired gardens. The visits here can be a unique experience with the opportunity to purchase antique or reproduction furniture. Read More

Wonderful 17th-century house set in extensive parkland with beautiful gardens. Belton House featured in the BBC’s adaptation of Jane Eyre. Read More

The National Portrait Gallery work in partnership with Beningbrough. This grand 18th-century house has an impressive baroque interior surrounded by gardens and parkland. Read More