Historic Houses

Historic houses and stately homes in the UK are a treasure trove of architecture, design, and history. Many of these properties have been preserved for centuries and are open to the public, offering a glimpse into the lives of the people who once inhabited them. From the grandeur of the Tudor and Jacobean periods to the elegance of the Georgian and Victorian eras, each house reflects the styles and tastes of its time. Some of these houses are also home to world-renowned art collections, extensive gardens, and even ancestral ghosts. These properties continue to inspire and amaze visitors from around the world, making them a vital part of the UK’s cultural heritage.

Visit Christchurch Mansion
Christchurch Mansion

Christchurch Mansion is a historic house and art gallery located in Ipswich, England. The mansion is a grade…

Ipswich
the East of England
Free admission
Visit Dennis Severs’ House
Dennis Severs’ House

Nestled in the heart of Spitalfields, Dennis Severs' House is a unique and atmospheric attraction that offers visitors…

Spitalfields
London
Admission fee
Visit Derrymore House
Derrymore House

Derrymore House, located in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, is a beautifully restored 18th-century mansion that offers visitors a…

Newry
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

A Literary Sanctuary in the Heart of Manchester In the bustling urban landscape of Manchester stands a beacon…

Manchester
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Elizabethan House Museum
Elizabethan House Museum

The Elizabethan House Museum in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England is a historic house museum that dates back to…

Great Yarmouth
the East of England
Admission fee
Visit Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace

Eltham Palace is a stunning destination located in the borough of Greenwich in South East London. This iconic…

Eltham
London
Admission fee
Visit Erddig
Erddig

Erddig is a National Trust property located in Wrexham, Wales. It is a country house that was built…

Wrexham
Wales
Admission fee
Visit Fairfax House
Fairfax House

Fairfax House is a beautiful Georgian townhouse located in the heart of York. Built in the late 18th…

York
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit Fenton House and Garden
Fenton House and Garden

Fenton House and Garden is a 17th-century merchant's house located in the Hampstead area of London. Built in…

Hampstead
London
Admission fee
Visit Florence Court
Florence Court

Florence Court is a National Trust property located in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is a 18th-century Georgian…

Enniskillen
Northern Ireland
Admission fee
Visit Gawthorpe Hall
Gawthorpe Hall

Lancashire's "Downton Abbey" In the heart of Lancashire's verdant landscape, near the banks of the River Calder, stands…

Burnley
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Ham House and Garden
Ham House and Garden

Ham House and Garden: A Glimpse into 17th Century British Aristocracy Ham House and Garden is an exquisite…

Richmond
London
Admission fee
Visit Harewood House
Harewood House

Harewood House is a magnificent country house located in Harewood, West Yorkshire, England. The house was built in…

Harewood
Yorkshire & the Humber
Admission fee
Visit Hoghton Tower
Hoghton Tower

Lancashire's Historic Gem on the Hill Perched atop a hill with panoramic views of Lancashire's countryside, Hoghton Tower…

Preston
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Holker Hall and Gardens
Holker Hall and Gardens

A Jewel of the Lake District Holker Hall and Gardens, located in the Southern Lake District near the…

Grange-over-Sands
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Jane Austen’s House
Jane Austen’s House

Jane Austen was an English novelist, born in 1775, who wrote some of the most famous and beloved…

Chawton
the South East
Admission fee
Visit Jewel Tower
Jewel Tower

The Jewel Tower is a hidden gem of London’s history, located in the heart of Westminster. Built in…

Westminster
London
Admission fee
Visit Judges’ Lodgings
Judges’ Lodgings

Lancaster's Oldest Townhouse of Tales Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Lancaster, the Judges' Lodgings…

Lancaster
the North West
Admission fee
Visit Keats House
Keats House

Keats House is a charming and historic property located in the heart of Hampstead, London. The beautiful Georgian…

Hampstead
London
Admission fee
Visit Kenwood House
Kenwood House

Kenwood House is a beautiful neoclassical mansion located in the Hampstead Heath area of London. Built in the…

Hampstead
London
Free admission

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