Houses & Fortresses

With so many notorious and celebrated Houses and Fortress in Britain, there is plenty to visit and enjoy throughout England, Wales and Scotland...from the legendary Buckingham Palace, Tower of London and Blenheim Palace to the fun family attraction and safari park of Longleat.

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Aberconwy House

Dating from the 14th Century Aberconwy house is one of the oldest dwellings in Wales and has been left remarkably unchanged.

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Anne Hathaways Cottage

This delightful little cottage just outside Stratford is where the wife of William Shakespeare lived and is maintained by Shakespeare's Birthplace Trust.

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Anne Hathaways Cottage

Apsley House

Once known as ‘number one London', Apsley House is situated by Hyde Park Corner in the centre of London. This English stately home and popular London visitor attraction was, at one time, home to the first Duke of Wellington.

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Apsley House

Aston Hall

About 3 miles from the city centre in the Aston Park Birmingham, the Aston Hall is still dominating the area with its beautiful turrets, gables and chimneys. It is famous for its great staircase and a long gallery and dining room.

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Blenheim Palace

A magnificent Palace of impressive pomp and splendour, set in fabulous landscaped gardens, Blenheim is the most elaborate piece of Queen Anne architecture in Britain and a World Heritage Site, linked with highly esteemed designers and statesmen from Vanbrugh to Churchill.

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Blenheim Palace

Buckingham Palace

No visit to London would be complete without a trip to see Buckingham Palace, London's most famous residence and if the Royal Standard is flying, Her Majesty The Queen is at home.

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Chatsworth House

Chatsworth House, is one of Britain's most cherished stately homes and gardens and home to the Duke & Duchess of Devonshire since the 17th Century.

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Chatsworth House

Chiswick House

Set not far from the centre of London, Chiswick House is a fine example of 18th century British neo-classical architecture and the finest Palladian Villa in the UK, set within landscaped Georgian gardens.

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Chiswick House

Dove Cottage

This quaint little whitewashed cottage, was once the much-cherished home of William Wordsworth and today is open to visitors. It is dedicated to the famous Cumbrian poet of the great Romantic era.

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Dove Cottage

Eltham Palace

Situated within the London suburbs, Eltham Palace is the only art deco house opened to the public, the dream of Stephen Courtauld in the 1930s.

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Eltham Palace

Fairfax House

A dignified Georgian Town house, Fairfax House has been carefully restored to its former glory and its interiors remodelled to outline the Georgian period in York.

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Fairfax House

Fort George

The fearsome fortifications of Fort George are magnificent in structure and ferocious in their deadly design. They stand today as a must see monument to 18th Century military engineering.

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Halls Croft

Hall's Croft once belonged to Shakespeare's daughter, Susanna, who lived here with her husband, a local doctor by the name of John Hall.

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Halls Croft

Hampton Court Palace

This illustrious Tudor Palace is most commonly associated with Henry VIII and the turbulent goings on at his court.

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Hampton Court Palace

Hill Top

Tucked neatly into the picturesque countryside, Hill Top is the Lakeland home where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children's stories.

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Hill Top

Jewel Tower Westminster

Dating back to the 14th Century Jewel Tower is the oldest part of the former Palace of Westminster built to house the personal treasure of King Edward III. Today this medieval tower houses an exhibition on the British Parliament that puts the neighbouring buildings of Westminster into context.

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Jewel Tower Westminster

Kensington Palace

Kensington Palace has been the lavish residence of some of Britain's most flamboyant monarchs. More recently it was the residence of Princess Diana and today Kensington Palace houses a collection of dresses worn by the Princess and an exhibition of court fashions throughout the ages.

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Kensington Palace

Longleat

A splendid 16th Century house, safari park and a wonderland of family attractions, Longleat offers everything from antiquarian interests to just plain old good fun.

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Longleat

Mary Ardens House

The reputed home of William Shakespeare's mother is maintained by the Shakespeare's Birthplace trust and for many visitors still falls on the Shakespeare trail.

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No 1 Royal Crescent

A fine example of the Georgian splendour of Bath, No. 1 Royal Crescent is an attractively restored house situated on one of the most famous addresses in Bath.

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No 1 Royal Crescent

Osborne House and the Swiss Cottage

Queen Victoria's holiday retreat, Osbourne House is situated on a 342 acres estate on the Isle of Wight. Visitors can catch a glimpse into the life and times of Britain's longest serving monarch.

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Plas Mawr

One of few 16th Century, Elizabethan townhouses in Wales, Plas Mawr or ‘Great House' is one of the finest of its kind in Britain.

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Plas Newydd

The home of the Marquis of Anglesey, Plas Newydd's 18th Century palatial sprawl is home to an excellent Whistler collection including the famous mural.

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Royal Mews

A place for those who love horses and royal splendour, the Royal Mews are the official royal stables at Buckingham Palace and make for a wonderful addition to a visit to this famous royal paddock.

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Rydal Mount

Home to William Wordsworth, Rydal Mount is situated in a beautifully scenic Lakeland landscape, befitting the famous romantic poet.

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Rydal Mount

Smailholm Tower

Close to Dryburgh Abbey, the last resting place of Sir Walter Scott is the great writer's ancestral home is at Smailholm Tower.

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Stourhead

Stourhead is one of the finest examples of 18th Century landscape gardening, Palladian stately house and a graceful lake surrounded by neo Classical temples set in a 2,650-acre estate.

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Stourhead

The Bishops and Earls Palaces

Opposite the magnificent St Magnus Cathedral are the ruined remains of what would once have been spectacular residences of the Bishop's and Earl's Palaces.

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The Iveagh Bequest Kenwood

Set in the leafy surroundings of Hampstead Heath in London, Kenwood House designed by Robert Adams contains the Iveagh Bequest, one of Britain's most impressive art collections.

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The Iveagh Bequest Kenwood

Tower of London

The world famous Tower of London is one of the most imposing landmarks of the capital and houses some of the most important symbols of British history; the Crown Jewels. It's no wonder that the Tower is one of London's most popular attractions and a must see for visitors to the city.

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Tower of London

Tudor Merchants House

As well as the museum, the splendid Tudor Merchant's House outlines Tenby's heyday as a busy port.

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Walmer Castle and Gardens

Originally built by Henry VIII as a formidable fortress, the castle has since been changed into an elegant stately home. The special attraction are the gardens which are spectacular, especially in summer.

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Walmer Castle and Gardens

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