Hudson's Guide 2022 by Tina Veater

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35 T H E D E F I N I T I V E G U I D E T O H E R I TA G E I N T H E U N I T E D K I N G D O M

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The definitive guide to heritage in the United Kingdom Published by Ignyte Ltd, Bathway Farm, Bathway, Chewton Mendip, Somerset BA3 4LN Tel: 01761 410141 Information carried in this publication is based on that supplied by the owners of the various places featured. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information given is accurate at the time of going to press but opening times, admission charges and facilities available at heritage places may be changed at the discretion of the owners. Visitors taking long journeys are advised to check details in advance to ensure that opening times are as published. While every care has been taken to ensure the data contained in the publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. Ignyte do not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All right reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system in any form without prior permission of the publisher. The views expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of Visit Heritage Ltd or its employees. When branded products are mentioned in editorial or advertising promotions, this should not be taken to imply endorsement of these products by Visit Heritage Ltd or Hudson’s. © V I S I T H E R I TAG E 20 2 2 Front cover: Lamport Hall & Gardens Back cover (top to bottom): Abbotsford, Scottish Borders; Firle Place, Sussex; Goodnestone Park Gardens, Kent

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On behalf of Visit Heritage

KEY TO SYMBOLS

Welcome to

ARUNDEL CASTLE

Hudson’s is organised by region according to this map. We use the symbols on this key to include as much information as possible. We indicate ownership so if you are a member of a heritage organisation, you know if you can have privileged access, but please check first. HADDON HALL

Information Toilets Baby Changing

The Covid pandemic has meant that many of us were unable to go out, to socialise and to enjoy Britain’s historic houses and gardens for far too long. We are feeling very excited about exploring this year as heritage attractions open up again – I think everyone is inspired to find new places for days out or for weekends away with friends and family.

Accepts Euros Open All Year

WEST HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS

Parking Available Suitable for Disabled People

ABERDEEN

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

Cycling Routes Dogs Welcome

ANGUS

Accommodation

PERTHSHIRE

Audio Tours

ARGYLL & BUTE

Guided Tours

STIRLING

Educational/School Visits

ST MICHAELS’S MOUNT

EDINBURGH

Café / Tearoom / Refreshments

LANARKSHIRE

Restaurant

SCOTTISH BORDERS

AYRSHIRE

Shop

DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY

NORTHUMBERLAND

DERRY

Plant Sales

TYNE AND WEAR

ANTRIM

Private or Corporate Venue Special Events

FIFE

GREATER GLASGOW

TYRONE

CO DURHAM CUMBRIA

FERMANAGH

Weddings

ARMAGH

TEESIDE

DOWN

In the Movies

YORKSHIRE

Spa Facilities

LANCASHIRE

Haunted MERSEYSIDE

Historic Houses but does not give free access to members

MANCHESTER

DERBYSHIRE

CHESHIRE

NOTTINGHAM SHIRE

NORTH WALES

Historic Houses with free access to members MID WALES

WORCESTER SHIRE

NORTHAMPTON SHIRE BEDFORD SHIRE

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

OXFORD SHIRE

BUCKS

HERTFORD SHIRE

BERKSHIRE WILTSHIRE

Royal Horticultural Society Partner Garden

ESSEX

LONDON

SURREY

KENT

Sarah Greenwood

HAMPSHIRE

SOMERSET

SUSSEX

DEVON

This year, Hudson’s is spotlighting ways to mark 2022 by celebrating something that happened 100 or 200 or even 400 years ago; it gives you extra motivation for a visit. We’ve looked at other reasons for visiting, perhaps in search of a film location or for some great stories or for that elusive feeling of wellbeing. We’ve put together a digest of organisations that own, manage or celebrate heritage places and another of our favourite podcasts. We considered the problems of exploring historic buildings for those who face mobility or other physical challenges and how curators plan for the conservation of works of art and objects. We’ve suggested some favourite places that are often overlooked and Mrs Hudson has some special historic gardens to recommend. We talked to popular author Adrian Tinniswood, while Tarr on the Road takes you on an exciting Midlands walk. We are showing our green credentials by suggesting heritage places you can easily reach by train and that set us thinking about the unexpected links between historic houses and vintage locomotives. Even before you get to our directory pages, there is plenty to get excited about and as you look further at our maps and regional sections you will find many extraordinary historic experiences just waiting to welcome you in 2022.

SUFFOLK

CAMBRIDGE SHIRE

SOUTH WALES

In the care of Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service

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WARWICKSHIRE

HEREFORDSHIRE

In the care of English Heritage

Churches Conservation Trust

NORFOLK

WEST MIDLANDS

In the care of Historic Environment Scotland

In the care of the Landmark Trust

SYON HOUSE

LEICESTERSHIRE RUTLAND

SHROPSHIRE

Owned by National Trust for Scotland

In the care of Northern Ireland Environment Agency

LINCOLNSHIRE

STAFFORDSHIRE

Owned by National Trust

We are delighted to welcome you to the 2022 edition of Hudson’s. For the past 35 years, Hudson’s has been highlighting the amazing range of historic places to be visited all over the country from Cornwall to Caithness and everywhere in between.

Editor

DORSET

CORNWALL

THIRLESTANE CASTLE

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CONTENTS

Region map and key to symbols

London

On Behalf of Visit Heritage

South East

Mark the Year

A welcome to Hudsons 2022 from Sarah Greenwood Anniversaries and special dates to mark in 2022

The Chronicler of Country Houses

Who’s Who in Heritage

Bodices and Blockbusters

Restoration Stories

Care Today, There Tomorrow

Listen Up

Stay Stately

Tarr on the Road: Follow My Drift

Take the Train

Be Well, Be Heritage

Seven Hidden Wonders

Steam Engines and Stately Homes

Mrs Hudson Recommends…

Opening Doors

Once Upon a Time in Scotland

Aging the Ancestors

Meet Adrian Tinniswood, a man who understands country house heritage Understand Britain’s many heritage organisations Filmmaking in Heritage Places

Spotlighting recent restoration A new curatorial programme for Holkham Hall Reviewing history podcasts for interesting listening Where to stay for a touch of privilege Derek Tarr walks the ancient highways of Lincolnshire and Rutland Historic places easily reached by train Get of dose of wellbeing and history too Spectacular places for your must-visit list Exploring links between locomotives and historic houses Hudson’s is published by Visit Heritage, a division of Ignyte Ltd, Bathway Farm, Bathway, Chewton Mendip, Somerset BA3 4LN 01761 410141 Email: info@visitheritage.co.uk Thanks to all the many owners and managers of heritage places featured here for their information and for helping to keep Hudson’s accurate and up to date. All images are copyright to Visit Heritage or to the places depicted unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved.

Publisher: Tina Veater, for Visit Heritage Editorial: Sarah Greenwood, Likeminded, Berwick upon Tweed TD15 1XJ Publishing and Production: Victoria Perry Design: Gary Cotton, Studio 74 Creative Design, Midsomer Norton, Somerset BA3 2BB Bookings and Web management: Victoria Perry

Top gardens to visit

How historic places have found ways to welcome all types of visitors Stories from North of the Border for the Year of Scottish Stories Discovering the early stained glass of Canterbury Cathedral

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Berkshire / Buckinghamshire / Hampshire / Kent / Oxfordshire / Surrey / Sussex / Isle of Wight

South West

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East of England

120

Cornwall / Devon / Dorset / Gloucestershire / Somerset / Wiltshire

Bedfordshire / Cambridgeshire / Essex / Hertfordshire / Norfolk / Suffolk

East Midlands Derbyshire / Leicestershire & Rutland / Lincolnshire / Northhamptonshire / Nottinghamshire

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Heart of England Herefordshire / Shropshire / Staffordshire / Warwickshire / West Midlands / Worcestershire

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Yorkshire

East Yorkshire / North Yorkshire / South Yorkshire / West Yorkshire

144

North West Cheshire / Cumbria / Lancashire / Manchester / Merseyside

148

North East Co Durham / Northumberland / Tyne & Wear

Scotland Borders / South West Scotland / Dumfries & Galloway / Ayrshire & Arran / Edinburgh / Greater Glasgow / Tayside / West Highlands & Islands / Loch Lomond / Stirling & the Trossachs / Grampian Highlands / Aberdeen / Highlands & Skye

Wales

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South Wales / Mid-Wales / North Wales

Northern Ireland

162

Maps

167

Index

188

We want Hudson’s to make discovering Britain’s heritage easy for you but please check opening times before you visit to avoid disappointment. Many heritage places open regularly but others only occasionally or only for special events.

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2022 Hudson’s roundup of happenings from history to commemorate this year.

Thomas Howard, 4th Earl of Norfolk by Hans Eworth

Four hundred and fifty years ago on 2 June on Tower Hill, Thomas Howard, 4th Earl of Norfolk lost his head. He’d been the figurehead of a plot to overthrow Elizabeth I and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots. The plot was funded by King Philip of Spain and orchestrated by an Italian banker called Roberto Ridolfi and would have restored Roman Catholicism to England. Howard was England’s senior peer, in fact the only Duke in the land, and, despite the fact that he was actually a Protestant, he seized the chance to advance his power. Unfortunately for him, Elizabeth was informed of the plot in advance and a ciphered letter from Mary was found in Norfolk’s London house. After his execution, his estates were forfeited to the Crown but luckily, Arundel Castle and its lands were the property of Norfolk’s first wife Mary Fitzalan, heiress of the 19th Earl of Arundel and could be inherited by her son, Philip. The Fitzalan-Howard family survived the turbulent years of the Tudor era and the current Duke and Duchess of Norfolk still live at Arundel Castle today.

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BO S TO N M A N O R H O U S E , H O U N S LOW 4 0 0 Y E A R S - 162 2 2022 is a special year at Boston Manor House. The house, meticulously restored, will open again in 2022 and take its place within the community of Hounslow. Co-incidently, it is also the anniversary of the building of the house in 1622 by Lady Mary Reade. Lady Mary had inherited the Boston Manor estate after the death of her first husband, the elderly Sir William Reade of Osterley. She seems to have immediately set about building a new house, choosing to create one of the earliest examples of a neo-classical house of the English Renaissance. The interior decoration of the drawing room includes a fine plaster ceiling designed by Edward Stanyon, where strapwork panels capture classical figures of the Elements (after designs by Marc Gheeraerts the Younger), the Five Senses, War and Peace and Faith, Hope and Charity. A map of 1635, which hangs at Syon Park in Middlesex, shows the house looking much as it does today, even though Palladian buildings of this type are usually associated with the end of the 17th century. Lady Mary was evidently an architectural taste-maker.

The estate at Firle Place in Sussex belonged to the Tudor courtier Sir John Gage, Lord Chamberlain to Henry VIII and Mary I; three generations later, it passed to his namesake John Gage. 1622 marks the year in which the family purchased a baronetcy, a title devised by King James 1st as a means of raising funds for the settlement of Ulster. In return, the new Sir John Gage Bt agreed to equip 30 men at arms for the King but also gained a little status with the Stuart monarchy. Since the Gage family had impoverished themselves by sticking to their catholic faith through the long reign of Elizabeth I, it probably looked like a good investment.

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John Maitland, 2nd Earl of Lauderdale of Thirlestane Castle was one of the most powerful men in the land during the reign of Charles II. He was a member of the Cabal, a group of nobles who acted as advisors to the King and held the office of Secretary of State for Scotland. 1672 was the year that Charles II created him Duke of Lauderdale and Knight of the Garter in recognition of his support, as Secretary of State for Scotland, in re-establishing royal hegemony in Scotland. 1672 was also a watershed year for Maitland with his marriage to Elizabeth, Countess of Dysart, another royalist favourite with considerable influence over Charles II. Together they were the ultimate power couple of the late 17th century, although the marriage meant that Maitland spent more time at his wife’s new house at Ham near Richmond than at his own seat at Thirlestane Castle.

Sir Robert Walpole, Britain’s first prime minister, commissioned a new house at Houghton Hall 300 years ago this year, using architecture and interiors as a showcase for his wealth and influence. He needed somewhere to hang his collection of nearly 400 Old Master paintings including works by Van Dyck, Rubens, Rembrandt and Velasquez. The interiors and furnishings designed for him by William Kent provided an appropriate bravura style and the exterior, the work mostly of Colen Campbell and James Gibbs, a suitably dazzling effect. The first stone was laid on 24 May and the house has survived the centuries remarkably unchanged apart from the loss of paintings sold to Catherine the Great of Russia. Sir Robert still surveys his entrance hall in the form of a marble bust by Sir Michael Rysbrack.

In 1822, 200 years ago, when Richard Gillow purchased Leighton Hall in Lancashire from his cousin, he established himself as a country gentleman. He refaced the house with white limestone giving it a fashionable gothic appearance and furnished it with many fine pieces made in the family workshops at Gillow & Co, which had become famous as makers of fine furniture in Lancaster and London in the late 18th century. Richard was the grandson of Robert Gillow, a pioneering cabinetmaker and one of the earliest importers of mahogany from the West Indies. The large mahogany dining table is a prototype of the expanding telescopic table invented by Richard’s father who practised as an architect in Lancaster. Leighton is still home to the direct descendants of Richard Gillow.

Richard Gillow of Leighton Hall, Lancs

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The Library, Temple Newsam House, Leeds

TE M PL E N E W SA M , YO R K S H I R E 10 0 Y E A R S - 192 2 Temple Newsam House has been justifiably called The Hampton Court of the North. It is a vast U-shaped Tudor building packed with treasures – paintings, furniture, decorative arts, porcelain and works of art of all sorts - all set in a park by landscaped Capability Brown. This year marks 100 years since this treasure house was sold to the people of Leeds by Edward Wood, 1st Lord Halifax. Halifax had inherited the house from his aunt, a member of the Ingram family who had lived at Temple Newsam since 1622, since, in fact, they had purchased the house from the family of the unfortunate spouse of Mary Queen of Scots, Lord Darnley, who was born here. The house counts among its contents an exceptional collection of the furniture of Thomas Chippendale and part of the Grand Tour collection of two generations of the Ingram family.

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One hundred years ago this year, the mellow Tudor mansion at Parham Park in West Sussex changed hands. It was purchased by the Hon. Clive and Alicia Pearson who embarked on an enlightened and sympathetic restoration of the House and filled it with carefully selected furniture, paintings and works of art. They also reacquired items that had once been in the House, owned by the previous families who had lived there. Built in 1577, Parham was remarkably complete but in disrepair, and the Pearsons’ sensitive restoration and good taste revitalised it. The House now contains a great many Tudor and Stuart portraits, fine furniture, a collection related to Sir Joseph Banks and an unrivalled collection of Tudor and Stuart needlework. The Pearsons opened Parham to visitors in 1948; it was one of the earliest houses in private ownership to be opened to the public.

Parham Park, Sussex

Thirlestane Castle, Scottish Borders

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Adrian Tinniswood is an author and historian, well known for his popular books which combine anecdote and the sort of history writing that transports you through time. He talked to Sarah Greenwood about his career and his love of the British Country House.

I’ve seen you described as a chronicler of country houses and as a social historian. How do you describe yourself? I think of myself as a historian but I make a living as an author, although I also run the University of Buckingham’s postgraduate country house studies programme.

Where did you first fall in love with history? I graduated in English and Philosophy without much idea of what to do next, then I got a temporary job at the National Trust’s Sudbury Hall in Derbyshire. As a child, I was taken to Haddon and Hardwick and Chatsworth by my parents, but Sudbury was the first house where I could go through a door marked Private. It just clicked. From Sudbury, I went on to research country house guidebooks, then to Somerset in the early 1980s with John Hodgson, who was a pioneer of heritage education and the National Trust’s first Education Adviser. I started writing children’s guides to National Trust houses. We found out quite early on that if you are creative in your approach, the adults join in too.

Did you stay with heritage education?

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I was Heritage Education Editor with the National Trust right through until the late 1990s, but I’d read Pride and Prejudice and was intrigued at the way that Elizabeth Bennett’s aunt and uncle take her around Pemberley. The idea that Pemberley was open to the public in the early 19th century, when I thought it was new, swept me up. So, my first book was The Polite Tourist, looking at 500 years of country house visiting.

Why are you interested, not in architecture, but in people in country houses? One of the pivotal moments in the history of the country house in the 20th century was the publication of Mark Girouard’s Life in the English Country House in 1978. At Sudbury, people started asking “Where did the servants sleep?” when they were supposed to be interested in the pictures and the plasterwork, not in the people. Girouard encouraged us to think in a different way about the social structures in a country house,

and his book was a best-seller. Two years later, the Granada adaptation of Brideshead Revisited encouraged the cult of the country house. In Nottingham, I taught adult education classes and I found that if you put the phrase ‘Country Houses’ in the course title, you filled it. I remember talking in miners’ villages in North Nottinghamshire with 60 people in the room and having to run two courses back-to-back because there was such a waiting list. Everybody wanted to know about country houses then.

What happened to the “cult of the country house”? Do we still love them? It’s cyclical, I think. My sense is that the country house is in a very good place at the moment. Interest is returning, it dipped in the 2000s - maybe people got just a little bit bored. Now the emphasis on the social history of the country house is the norm and I find myself having to remind people that the reason we keep these places is that they are just so beautiful. They are not history lessons, they are not there to teach us anything, they are there to admire. Step into Mount Stewart or Castle Drogo or Petworth and your heart does a leap because it is still such a wonderful experience. visitheritage.co.uk 13

What other changes have there been in people’s interest?

What fundamental changes were there to the country house in the 20th century?

You’ve covered pirates, merchants, kings and queens and rock stars? What’s next?

You have one afternoon before leaving for your desert island - where would you go?

Over the past couple of years, there have been ‘heritage wars’ within the National Trust membership, rather savage attacks on the National Trust by left and right. My view is that if both sides hate it, they must be doing something right. The recent talk about slavery and colonialism has been seen, quite wrongly, as a threat to our understanding of the country house. At the same time we shouldn’t force people to see country houses in certain ways, either as pickled in aspic or as BLM social documents. They are all of these things, let people take what they want from them.

The loss of contact with community is one of the important changes of the 20th century. The almost feudal connection between country house owner and the community has gone, I think. When I was at Sudbury, the 10th Lord Vernon still owned most of the village. As a young Marxist firebrand, I thought this was disgraceful but the paradox was that it was a thriving relationship that the villagers actively welcomed.

I want to write a prequel to The Long Weekend about the late Victorian and Edwardian country house. I want to focus on outsiders and how they were or weren’t accepted into society. Particulary around 1900 when the Prince of Wales’ Marlborough House set was at its most cosmopolitan, and including people like Duleep Singh, the last Maharajah of the Sikh Empire, at Elveden Hall or American sewing machine king, Isaac Singer, at Oldway Mansions.

I change this answer all the time. The house I used to love most was Cardiff Castle with its fantastic William Burges interiors. More recently, I fell in love again with Castle Drogo and Lutyens at his most castellated. Just now it will have to be Hinton Ampner in Hampshire - 1960s neoneo-Georgian, and exactly the kind of house I’d like to live in.

You talk about rock star fortunes in the 1960s in your book ‘Noble Ambitions’. Has there always been new money? We tend to regard new people – an internet entrepreneur or a celebrity – buying a country house as a bad thing but new money has saved the country house over and over again.

Why do you think that “the country house is doing all right these days”?

“They are not history lessons...they are there to admire.”

In the long view, the legislative framework which came after the Gowers Report in the 1950s, means that it is quite difficult to knock down a country house today. By and large, country houses are protected now in a way they weren’t in the 1920s and 1930s. As important, the diversity of income streams that many have developed means that they are better placed financially. And, taking the long view, the art market has grown so rapidly that if you have to ﬂog a painting, you get enough for it to keep things going for a lot longer than in the 1920s or 1930s.

ELIZABETH BENNET VISITS PEMBERLEY IN PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

In your recent books you look at the country house in the 20th century, what have you learned? After spending a long time in the 17th century, writing about Christopher Wren, Barbary Pirates, the Verneys and the Great Fire of London, I moved into the 20th century about 5 years ago, blinking into the sunlight. The Long Weekend was about the country house between the wars and my most recent book, Noble Ambitions is about the post-war country house. What I have found is that there are parallel narratives about the country house in the 20th century. The conventional narrative is about destruction, demolition and decay which feeds into the notion of the country house owner as victim. While there is truth in that, there is another narrative about dynamism and creativity. The country house after the war has been a very exciting place; it’s not all gloom and doom. 14 visitheritage.co.uk

You devote the early pages of your books to scene setting – conveying the reader back in time – do you enjoy writing those bits? Yes, and I love gossip. There is more gossip attached to the country house than most other areas of life and I want to take my reader there to understand what it was like. The scene I always picture is when the Duke of Devonshire was struggling with death duties in the 1950s. He turns to the Duchess and explains, “I don’t think we will ever be able to live here - but I don’t want to be the one to let it go”. That is a very powerful emotion.

You’ve also written about Life in the English Country Cottage, but do the best stories come from the aristocracy? I just love the country house and how it functions. Because of that I’m endlessly fascinated by the people that lived in them. That’s not just the aristocracy, it might be new money or below stairs and the social structures. visitheritage.co.uk 15

Cadw / Historic Environment Scotland / Love Heritage NI*

Government agencies which run and promote historic buildings and monuments on behalf of the devolved administrations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively. Cadw means ‘protect’ in Welsh and that is just what they do, opening and looking after 121 historic sites in Wales, which has the thickest density of castles in Europe. HES and Love Heritage NI do the same job for sites in Scotland and in Northern Ireland from castles to henges. www.cadw.gov.wales/www.historicenvironment. scot/www.communities-ni.gov.uk

English Heritage*

Things are different in England where English Heritage is a stand alone national charity which has been independent of government since 1983. With a real focus on families, EH helps us all “Step into England’s Story” at over 400 historic places. www.english-heritage.org.uk

Heritage Open Days / Doors Open Days

Who’s Who I N H E R I TA G E

Sometimes it feels as if there are just so many heritage organisations in the UK, it’s hard to work out who owns what. So here is our Hudson’s guide to who’s who in heritage (in strictly alphabetical order).

Charities that encourage public access to historic places, which are not normally open over a special festival period each September or October and including everything from townhouses, factories and mills to wartime bunkers. Look out for the pink bunting on 9 to 18 September 2022 in England, and September weekends in Scotland. www.heritageopendays.org.uk/www.doorsopendays.org.uk

Historic Houses*

A not-for-profit organisation which represents over 1500 owners of historic houses and their associated estates, gardens and parks. Independently owned and sometimes idiosyncratic, members include many of the greatest houses in the land. Over 320 are open regularly to the public, you can stay in some, get married in many and others offer tours on specific dates. www.historichouses.org

National Gardens Scheme / Scotland’s Gardens

Charities set up after World War 1 to raise money for nursing by donating fees generated by opening private gardens to visitors. Now expanded to include groups of village gardens, providing garden inspiration for all. www.ngs.org.uk/www.scotlandsgardens.org

National Trust / National Trust for Scotland*

National charities which have been caring for historic buildings, countryside and coastline “for everyone, for ever” since 1895 and 1931 respectively. NT England and Wales now has 5 million members and looks after 300 historic buildings, hundreds of miles of coastline and thousands of acres of countryside. NT Scotland is smaller, with around 129 buildings. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/www.nts.org.uk. Look beyond historic buildings and there are plenty of organisations whatever your passion: the Association of English Cathedrals; Association for Industrial Archaeology; Battlefields Trust; British Association of Friends of Museums; Canal and River Trust; Churches Conservation Trust; Council for British Archaeology; Maritime Trust; National Piers Society; Railway Heritage Trust; Theatres Trust and many more. They variously own and run heritage sites or organise lectures, online study, visits and social events. It’s really just up to you to decide how you want to get involved. All organisations marked with a star *, run membership schemes where, for an annual fee, you gain privileged visiting rights, often free entry.

Historic Royal Palaces

The organisation that runs and looks after the six castles and palaces which belong to the nation and are not the private property of the Royal Family. www.hrp.org.uk

The Landmark Trust

A charity that has rescued and restored over 200 neglected historic buildings, often highly eccentric ones, so they can be used for holiday lets. Weekend in The Pigsty, anyone? www.landmarktrust.org.uk

Local authorities

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Bodices BLOCKBUSTERS

There was a time when it seemed that movies and TV shows were only ever made in Hollywood. Nowadays, really rather a lot are made right here in the UK. Newspapers last year were full of sightings of major global superstars – Tom Cruise spotted in a Birmingham curry house, Nicole Kidman declaring that she wants to move to Belfast and Harrison Ford found strolling down Newcastle’s Quayside. Whatever is happening? It’s quite simple really. Filmmakers come here now for an expanding number of world class studios, talented film crews and production teams, a favourable tax regime and top notch locations. Location work has become big business for some heritage places. The result is not just a boost to short term income but, for a lucky few, a sort of global fame that is hard to achieve through other means. It also sparks a curiosity with groups of film fans who might have only a tenuous interest in heritage itself and, in particular, reaches out to younger film goers, building a relationship which may last for a long time to come. More than any other film, Stanley Kubrick’s 1975 masterpiece Barry Lyndon marked a change. The film, based on a story by Henry Fielding (and the real life story of the scurrilous John Stoney Bowes), broke new ground by being shot entirely on location in Britain and Ireland and went on not only to be awarded four Oscars but also to develop cult status over the decades since. The historic houses which were caught by Kubrick’s ALICIA VIKANDER FILMING TOMB RAIDER AT WILTON HOUSE

GOLDA ROSHEUVEL AS QUEEN CHARLOTTE IN BRIDGETON PRESIDES OVER THE DOUBLE CUBE ROOM AT WILTON HOUSE.

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STANLEY KUBRICK (LEFT) PIONEERED BOTH USE OF LOCATIONS AND CANDLELIGHT FILMING USING NASA TECHNOLOGY IN BARRY LYNDON (1975)

cameras were Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard, Corsham Court, Petworth, Stourhead, Longleat, Wilton House and Dunrobin Castle, a roll call of some of the grandest country houses in Britain. For some of these places, the income from filming has since become an important and recurring part of their business. Wilton House, home of the Earl and Countess of Pembroke, has been able to attract a series of important filming contracts which are generally managed outside its May to September period of opening to visitors. As a result, Wilton’s grounds and magnificent interiors have had a continuous and varied film career. The house can be seen in a string of costume dramas from Jane Austen to Graham Green, in action films, including Tomb Raider and Johnny English Reborn, in blockbuster TV shows like Outlander, The Crown and Britain’s Next Top Model, as well as the usual run of Antiques Roadshow, Flog It! and Bargain Hunt. Its showstopping interiors are often well disguised, so it was particularly pleasing to see Inigo Jones’ Double Cube Room, perhaps the most beautiful room in Britain, instantly recognisable as a stand in for Kensington Palace in Netflix’s hit show, Bridgerton. visitheritage.co.uk 19

Watch excited children (and adults) bouncing on and off broomsticks at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland and it is clear that every one of them wants to be Harry Potter. It is undeniably thrilling to enact the broomstick training scene from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in the courtyard at Alnwick, the exact same location as the boy wizard himself. Although a non-disclosure agreement prevents the castle from promoting its Harry Potter pedigree, the building is immediately recognisable and the ‘Alnwick on Location’ tours run at the castle have proved enormously popular, where visitors learn not just about the castle’s Harry Potter connections, but also about its role in other productions including Blackadder, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and, of course, Downton Abbey. “The impact of Potter is comparable to the likes of Shakespeare, Sherlock Holmes or The Beatles; something intrinsic to British culture that international visitors want to experience for themselves”, explains Daniel Watkins, who leads the tours at Alnwick Castle. For the National Trust’s Castle Ward, on the shores of Strangford Lough in Northern Ireland, it was HBO’s Game of Thrones which brought a change of pace. Global streaming networks have transformed the range of television audiences, so a series like Game of Thrones was successful enough, not just to bring in a few British fans of George R R Martin’s series of fantasy novels, but to

SIGNING ON FOR BROOMSTICK LESSONS IS ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ACTIVITIES AT ALNWICK CASTLE IN NORTHUMBERLAND FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF HARRY POTTER

create an entirely new tourism industry for the region. At Castle Ward, dedicated fans follow signposts to the farmyard and ancient clocktower that was transformed into the stronghold of ‘Winterfell’, stroll around in wolfskin cloaks and hone their archery skills. These visitors have a noticeably different proﬁle from the visitors to the Georgian house at Castle Ward. They are younger and come in friendship groups, looking for an interactive experience rather than a tour and they come from many of the 207 countries in which the series was screened.

HUGH BONNEVILLE (THE EARL OF GRANTHAM) AND MICHELLE DOCKERY (LADY MARY TALBOT) AWAIT THE RELEASE OF DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA ON THE STAIRCASE AT HIGHCLERE CASTLE IN 2022.

FIONA, COUNTESS OF CARNARVON WHOSE HOME IS HIGHCLERE CASTLE IN HAMPSHIRE, THE REAL LIFE DOWNTON ABBEY.

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For a few historic places, the arrival of a film crew has proved transformative. Top of the list is probably Highclere Castle in Hampshire, now known to millions around the world as Downton Abbey. The second film in the series, Downton Abbey: A New Era, is released in Spring of this year following a television run of 52 episodes. Its global fame has made the Victorian house, designed by Houses of Parliament architect Charles Barry in the 1840s, instantly recognised from Sweden to South Korea. NBC Universal, who make the programme, estimate that 120 million people worldwide have watched the series though, by her own admission, this number does not include Dame Maggie Smith who plays the waspish Dowager Countess. The level of international fame has meant that, before the pandemic, Highclere was able to attract around 1600 visitors a day to its pre-booked tours. The regular flow of income this produced has allowed the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, whose home Highclere is, to undertake an extensive restoration programme at the house to future proof it for the next generation. “We’ve never got any more cash in the bank than before, you simply spend it at a faster rate”, explained the Countess in an interview with Hudson’s.

FOR A SERIES AS SUCCESSFUL AS HBO’S GAME OF THRONES, THE APPEAL OF DRESSING UP AS THE CHARACTERS, IN THE LOCATION WHERE THE SERIES WAS MADE, IS LONG LASTING AND HAS HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON VISITOR NUMBERS TO CASTLE WARD, AKA WINTERFELL, IN NORTHERN IRELAND.

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While Northern Ireland has, become for some, Game of Thrones, Scotland has become Outlander. Starz’s time travelling Jacobite drama was a particular hit in the US. Even though the action switches from Scotland to Colonial Virginia after the third series, the filming is still located in Scotland. The castles and historic mansions of Scotland, however, had already achieved fame with fans of the books in the first two series and Outlander tours have proliferated ever since. Visit Scotland produce an Outlander locations map listing 42 locations including Doune Castle, Gosford House, Hopetoun House, Arniston House, Drumlanrig Castle and Drummond Castle Gardens. With series 6 of Outlander on our screens in 2022 and three more books in the Outlander series still to use as source material, this popularity is only set to grow. It’s not just another series of Outlander we have to look forward to. In the battle for ratings, screening services are all pursuing drama which can be expanded into repeated series to capture our loyalty as viewers. Netflix did it again with The Crown, the fictionalised story of the reign of HRH Queen Elizabeth II,, a natural opportunity for historic locations. Four seasons in, many of the locations are becoming quite familiar. The Queen meets her series of Prime Ministers at ‘Buckingham Palace’, in reality the Music Room at Wrotham Park in Hertfordshire. Most of the interiors of ‘Windsor Castle’ are actually filmed at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire, perhaps the perfect stand-in, since Belvoir’s appearance today is largely thanks to the work done by James Wyatt for the 5th Duke and Duchess of Rutland, just after he had completed work for George III at Windsor. Giving both castles battlements and neo-gothic flourishes that make them quite similar. For Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, the Scots baronial towers of Ardverikie House near Inverness are a perfect substitute, particularly since Ardverikie was where Queen Victoria and Prince Albert stayed when they first fell in love with Scotland on a visit in 1847. They went on to build Balmoral for themselves, meanwhile, Arverikie burned down and was replaced, in 1877, by a building much closer to the new Balmoral in style than the original had been. For the Balmoral interiors in The Crown, Netflix went, not to Scotland, but to Knebworth House in Hertfordshire where the Victorian gothic rooms pass more than adequately for the Highlands.

THE CROWN: SEASON ONE, AN ONGOING POPULAR TV SERIES FILMED AT WILTON HOUSE AND SEVERAL OTHER HISTORIC PLACES

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THE CHARACTERS OF OUTLANDER STROLL IN THE GARDENS OF 17TH CENTURY VERSAILLES, IN REALITY, THE REAL 17TH CENTURY GARDENS OF DRUMMOND CASTLE IN SCOTLAND.

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MATTHEW GOODE (CHARLES RYDER) AND HAYLEY ATWELL (LADY JULIA) IN FRONT OF THE CAMERAS AT CASTLE HOWARD FOR THE 2008 FILM VERSION OF BRIDESHEAD REVISITED.

And of course, there is Bridgerton, due at least another two seasons after the release of season 2 this year. This refreshingly ‘modern’ Regency drama was watched on 82 million Netﬂix accounts and is another perfect ﬁt for historic locations in the UK. You can identify the settings quite easily as Wilton House, Ranger’s House in Greenwich, Painshill Park Gardens and Castle Howard, which starred in Season 1 as Clyvedon Castle. Castle Howard has a special status as a location having been

ST MICHAEL’S MOUNT, CORNWALL. IN 2022, “HERE BE DRAGONS”.

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1981’S ITV VERSION OF BRIDESHEAD REVISITED FILMED AT CASTLE HOWARD IN YORKSHIRE IS, FOR SOME, STILL THE DEFINITIVE SCREEN VERSION.

chosen for 1981’s ITV Granada production of Brideshead Revisited, listed by the Daily Telegraph as ‘the greatest TV adaptation of all time’. The house, a paradigm of the English Baroque, became so firmly associated with ‘Brideshead’, home of the fictional Marchmain family in Evelyn Waugh’s novel, that the 2008 film version of Brideshead Revisited was also shot at Castle Howard. Last year closed with the announcement of a BBC remake of the classic series to be made in 2022, starring Andrew Garfield. Good news surely for Nick and Victoria Howard at Castle Howard? 2022 promises a rich crop of film and TV for heritage location seekers. For a start, the release of many productions has been delayed by pandemic restrictions, Downton Abbey: A New Era and Bridgerton: Series 2 are just two examples. Many are eagerly anticipated. Matt Smith, who will play Daemon Targaryen in the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, has been spotted on the beach near St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall. The castle, accessible only by a tidal causeway, has been home to the St Aubyn family since 1650 but for a while in 2022, it will be a fictional home to the Targaryen clan and perhaps a few dragons as well. Winterbourne House and Garden in Birmingham will get some welcome TV exposure in Sky Cinema’s The Colour Room, a biopic of the British ceramic designer, Clarice Cliff. Historic locations from Burghley House in Lincolnshire to Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland have been busy hosting film crews and film stars and there is a long list of promising costume dramas slated for release during the year. So, if you are looking for blockbuster cinema screen entertainment or a bodice-ripping period drama on your TV, just sit back and spot the locations in 2022. visitheritage.co.uk 25

COPPED HALL, ESSEX

Our heritage needs constant care. At Hudson’s, we wanted to highlight the endless cycle of work required to keep our heritage in good shape, so here are some heritage restoration projects in the spotlight.

COPPED HALL Essex

RESTORATION stories

Last year saw the 25th anniversary of the rescue of Copped Hall by a community trust. Copped Hall is a pedimented Georgian house on the edge of the M25, rebuilt for John Conyers in Palladian style on the site of a demolished Elizabethan mansion. The house and its parkland were in a dilapidated state, stripped of all contents and well positioned for development when the Trust stepped in. The restoration undertaken by the Trust over the past 25 years has secured the house for the community. Service buildings have been restored, the task of returning the interiors to their 1750’s appearance begun and the walled garden replanted and restored. It is an inspiring rescue of a house and its integrated park and garden on the very fringe of Greater London.

another Suffolk artist, John Constable. Next door, the house where Thomas Gainsborough was born has been renovated to give the artist more social context and to entertain and inspire visitors.

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While we have all been worrying about Covid 19, Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury has been quietly undergoing a major transformation. The plan, kicked off in late 2019, is for a National Centre for Art in a series of galleries housed in a three storey extension next to Gainsborough’s House with a new Walled Garden café. This will create a gallery of international status which opens this year to display the varied permanent collection of Thomas Gainsborough’s work alongside canvases by

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HADDON HALL Derbyshire

HADDON HALL, DERBYSHIRE

Haddon was the sleeping beauty of Derbyshire, almost untouched for 3 centuries, when Lord and Lady Edward Manners moved in with their family in 2016. Since then, they have undertaken extensive restoration of this beautiful medieval house. Large parts of the roof and the 13th century chapel, with its unique stained glass window have been restored and this year, they tackle subsidence which is causing serious damage to the Long Gallery windows and plasterwork. Heiress Lady Dorothy Vernon, who lived here in the 1570s, had this room decorated with boars and peacocks to celebrate her marriage (after a scandalous elopement) to John Manners, second son of the Earl of Rutland.

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RESTORATION HOUSE Kent

LANCING COLLEGE CHAPEL Sussex Known as the Cathedral of the Downs, this spectacular building, begun in 1911 in the Gothic tradition, was left unfinished. The chapel has the tallest interior vault of any building in the UK and was on schedule for final completion in 2021. But as Jeremy Tomlinson, Steward of the Chapel, explained: “Of all the things which have conspired to keep Lancing Chapel unfinished for over 150 years, perhaps a global pandemic was the least expected”. Work has been delayed but it is possible that 2022 will see the completion of the porch at the west-end of the chapel, the final work required to complete this extraordinary building.

If would be rather nice if Restoration House was named for the masterly refurbishment undertaken by Jonathan Wilmot and Robert Tucker but actually it is named for Charles II who stayed here the night before his Restoration in 1660. The repair and reinstatement of old fabric in the house has been achieved with the lightest of touches, revealing hidden original paint ﬁnishes and adding the owners’ collections of furnishings and paintings. The effect is idiosyncratic and atmospheric and the completed restoration of the gardens sets it off perfectly.

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LANCING COLLEGE CHAPEL, SUSSEX

RESTORATION HOUSE, KENT

PITCHFORD HALL Shropshire If you are in any doubt that people are prepared to make personal sacrifices for historic houses, the case of Pitchford Hall in Shropshire will settle them. A forced sale in the early 1990s severed Rowena Nason’s family connection with the vast Elizabethan house that her forebears had lived in for 400 years. One of the most spectacular timbered houses in the country, the house had been empty and badly neglected for 25 years when Rowena and her husband James bought it back into the family in 2016. They have embarked on a long restoration programme that may also see objects that were once in the family return to Pitchford. 2021 saw the completion of their latest project, the restoration of the Victorian Orangery which occupies the walled garden and is in sight of the earliest tree house in Europe, first recorded in 1692. The Orangery has provided a flexible wedding and event space.

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REHANGING A CLAUDE LORRAIN LANDSCAPE IN THE LANDSCAPE ROOM

In 2018, Maria de Peverelli became responsible for the development of a long term strategy for the care and management of the unique collections and furnishings of Holkham Hall in Norfolk as part of her practice in running the art management department at Stonehage Fleming. Her story reveals the complexities and challenges of conservation planning. VIEW OF THE EXTERIOR OF HOLKHAM

“Everything we do at Holkham must be for the benefit of the Hall and its amazing collection. It is the centrepiece of the estate” THE EARL OF LEICESTER, 2006

Care Today, There Tomorrow

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Holkham Hall, one of the major country houses of England, was conceived by Thomas Coke (1697-1759), as a total work of art: the house was built with the precise purpose of hosting his collections and each acquisition had a specific place and meaning within the order and progression of the overall decoration. Most of its pictures and sculpture, as well as its furnishings, are still in their original place: an extraordinary testament to a specific moment in the history of taste. It is this essential completeness that is so rare, and therefore so important to safeguard for future generations. Holkham’s archives are also exceptionally well preserved and document the Hall since its conception. The 1773 inventory, handwritten by Lady Margaret, wife of Thomas Coke, who oversaw the Hall’s completion after his death, reveals that she was already conscious of the need to protect its collections and of the destructive effects of sunlight, dust, and wear. This same inventory allowed the 7th Earl to rehang the paintings according to the original layout.

The use of the house has dramatically changed since its creation, and the greatest challenge today, is finding the right balance between conservation and access (family and visitors); resources (time, money, people); and long-term maintenance. Contemporary guidelines in conservation require minimum intervention and focus on collection care but risk-based methodologies in preventive conservation are also being increasingly adopted, following a growing awareness of the wider range of factors that may affect collections. Our strategy had to be holistic, and consider, simultaneously, the status of the building, the environment in which the collections were displayed, the specific needs of the various objects and their individual condition, but also be mindful that the Hall is still a family home, yet also open to the public. Traditionally, the focus of resources had been on visitor access and on the library and archive and a shift to a more specific collections care was required. To make this happen, it was essential that all stakeholders were actively involved in the conversation. visitheritage.co.uk 31

CLEANING CARPETS IN THE MARBLE HALL AT HOLKHAM

The strategy, based on a ten year plan, needed to work within a budget defined by the trustees, and started from the basics, a digital inventory and condition audit of the collections. The first three years were devoted to selecting a database that could be used to catalogue the art collections, library and archive; undertaking a physical and photographic inventory of the artworks and furnishing; identifying missing or additional items and location changes from an old Christie’s valuation; mapping the contents of an obsolete library catalogue; and finally, the transfer of all this data to the new system. An in-house staff member undertook data preparation and input. While the work on the database was on its way, a master plan was formulated to:

• identify the works in need of conservation and define priorities; • start a six-year plan for the preservation of the library (manuscripts and printed books); • draft guidelines for loans; • open a discussion on the presentation and interpretation of the collections on the Estate’s website; • organise volunteers to assist with cleaning and cataloguing of books and low value items in the attics; • set guidelines for the handling of artworks and furniture as well as for the training of in-house staff during deep cleaning;

• allocate a specific budget to the care and maintenance of the collections;

• analyse the data retrieved from dataloggers measuring temperature and relative humidity;

• assess, on rotation – one a year – the condition of the various categories of artworks;

• review of the impact of light on wall hangings and upholstered furniture

WELL PADDED FOR A HEALTH CHECK AT HOLKHAM HALL

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“Holkham Hall was conceived by Thomas Coke as a total work of art.”

PICTURES HUNG GEORGIAN STYLE IN THE LANDSCAPE ROOM

Works on paper and sculptures were examined by external specialists, while furniture, frames, porcelain, glass, silver, manuscripts and books were done internally. All this prompted the drafting of a state-of-the art salvage plan and the upgrade of the fire and water security measures. The focus then moved on to the environment around the collections and in particular the effect of light on textiles in general. We looked with a critical eye at the current situation, as well as what had been done in the past 40 years, opening a curatorial discussion on whether to preserve the original materials where possible, conserve the rooms’ original appearance but with new fabrics, or to maintain the current appearance presenting it as part of the history of the house. Now that the situation has been assessed all around the Hall and the new bespoke collection management system is in use, the path ahead looks quite straightforward, to continue the rolling programme of preventive conservation for the library and draft a five-to-ten-year conservation plan and budget for the other collections. This will include acquiring light dataloggers and state of

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the art conservation blinds for all south facing windows, implement the selected strategy for the wall coverings, upholstered furniture and curtains - double curtains for the windows of south facing rooms and cases for the upholstered furniture were already listed in the 1773 inventory - assess the old master paintings, and carry out the urgent conservation work identified during the condition audits. Meanwhile, the experience gained, will allow us to draft a manual for the care and management of the collections whose guidelines will allow the in-house staff to know how to deal with any issue, permanent or new, but also when and whom to call when external help or advice is needed. What has been achieved so far has been possible only thanks to excellent teamwork. When completed, the trustees and owners should have some peace of mind in their goal to preserve this extraordinary legacy for future generations and it will be possible to care for Thomas Coke’s collections at Holkham, fulfilling the ambitions of Lady Margaret in 1773.

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LISTEN UP

At Hudson’s, we like places where you can explore history ﬁrst hand. If you are looking for a podcast that doesn’t just present historical events but actually takes you to where it happened, these are eight podcasts we enjoy.

IRREPLACEABLE: A HISTORY OF ENGLAND IN 100 PLACES Historic England, sponsored by Ecclesiastical Having set a finite number, Historic England asked a group of well known personalities and Historic England insiders to identify the places they think matter in British history. Their bucket list ranges from Blenheim Palace to Gateshead’s Dunston Staiths, marking everything from the arrival of Christianity to the birth of stainless steel and beyond in 42 episodes. The series was presented by Dr Susannah Lipscomb, already a familiar voice, and the episodes are between 15 and 30 minutes long.

NEIL OLIVER’S LOVE LETTER TO THE BRITISH ISLES Fat Belly Films Neil is also working towards the magic number of 100 places and, knowing his style, you will not be surprised to find that many of his places are outdoors – it’s hard to get rid of the image of him striding along the coast. He covers a vast stretch of time, beginning in Happisburgh, where human footprints nearly a million years old have been found, He’s good at conveying his own love of places but if historic buildings are your thing, you may be unsatisfied. Episodes are released weekly and run for about 30 minutes

DUCHESS One Fine Play Emma, Duchess of Rutland has been running the Regency pile that is Belvoir Castle since her marriage in 1992. Her podcast is a series of interviews with other women who find themselves in charge of major historic houses. Her 40 minute conversations are chatty, and she turns out to be talented at drawing out her interviewees on subjects from history and conservation to politics and the environment, always focussing on anecdotes about the people who have lived in these houses in the past.

THE ENGLISH HERITAGE PODCAST English Heritage Published every Thursday, English Heritage’s podcast series draws on the expertise of its staff and discusses the properties in its care. Series include Castles, Romans, Monasteries and, more topically, Black History and Woman’s History. Most episodes focus on one site and give a lively description and historical context, while others quiz a staff expert about subjects like the history of butter or the slave trade. This well informed series runs to over 150 episodes.

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NATIONAL TRUST PODCAST

DAN SNOW IN THE RUINED ROMAN CITY OF POMPEII

National Trust The format of the National Trust’s weekly podcast is similar. 2022 sees the broadcast of series six. Previous series look at subjects – literary history, walks, gardens – or contemporary issues – Clare Balding on LBGTQ history places, Kirsty Wark on Women’s History. We most enjoyed the gardens podcasts playlist and actress Alison Steadman giving detailed explorations of specific objects in National Trust places. Episodes are between 5 and 25 minutes and there is an audio version of the NT magazine too.

HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES PODCAST Historic Royal Palaces Recordings of live events result in intelligent discussion on a huge range of topics loosely related to six royal palaces. However, although the episodes were recorded at the Royal Palaces, often the subject does not link to the places that inspired them and since they are live, the sound quality leaves a lot to be desired. Get over that and the 60+, often hour long episodes, are varied and challenging.

THE TUDOR HISTORY & TRAVEL SHOW Cutting Crew Productions Historical novelist, Dr Sarah Morris, describing herself as a ‘time travel guide’, goes to places to look for the evidence of Tudor history. Although she explores Hampton Court, Hever and Temple Newsam among other Tudor houses, there are also several general travel advice episodes, which are not related to specific places. Episodes are over an hour.

DAN SNOW’S HISTORY HIT History Hit Podcasts, currently free, are often structured around news and guests are sometimes stellar (Arnold Schwarzenegger made an appearance). There are five separate series, Dan Snow’s own History Hit interviews; Dr Susannah Lipscomb’s Not Just the Tudors; Dr Tristan Hunt on The Ancients; James Rogers on Warfare; and Cat Jarman and Matt Lewis presenting Gone Medieval. Subjects are broad, and because Dan himself likes to get out to places for inspiration, his are often inspired by places you can visit. For example, Simon Jenkins talking about our cathedrals, but new podcasts are released every few days so the range of subject matter is huge and global, from medieval sex to ancient Kazakhstan in episodes between 20 minutes and an hour. 38 visitheritage.co.uk

Hitting on History We’ve all noticed that broadcasting is changing and heritage fans no longer have to live in the past. History Hit TV is a relatively new entrant into the world of online TV. Historian and broadcaster Dan Snow noticed that much mainstream history broadcasting tends to focus on a few popular subjects and he has turned his boundless enthusiasm to giving us a wider mix. Dan explains, “At History Hit, we have made longform history programmes unlike anything else available, broadcasting new voices and new stories to subscribers from Alaska to Zambia. We choose unfashionable subjects as well as the big popular crowd-pleasers.” History Hit TV commissions programmes from a range of experts from academia, museums and broadcasting on subjects that span 2000 years of history. The focus is not just on Britain, one of their top 10 programmes is An Indigenous History of Australia for example, and you’ll see familiar faces like Ray Mears, Simon Sebag Montifiore and Dan Cruikshank but also have a chance to discover a wealth of expertise from presenters less familiar but

The First Britons presented by Noo Saro-Wiwa is History Hit TV’s most popular programme.

equally engaging. You get interviews with Stephen Fry, Greg Jenner, Terry Dreary and comedian Omid Djalili, archive films and moving recordings of World War II veterans from both sides of the conﬂict. And of course, there are lots of Dan Snow’s own style of programming, action packed with plenty of reconstructive archaeology and his own brand of boyish energy. We can offer Hudson’s readers a special discount for two free months on the standard subscription for History Hit TV (usually £5.99 per month). Just use the code EXTRAMONTH at www.historyhit.com

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STANFORD HALL, LEICESTERSHIRE

S TAY

Stately

There was a time when stately home life was reserved for the very few. Now there are opportunities for all of us to take over a grand country house for a truly memorable stay. Whether you pack your black tie or sink into a sofa in slippers and trackies, you will have a chance to spoil yourself to a historic degree.

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Stanford Hall

Goodnestone Park

LEICESTERSHIRE

KENT

The quintessential country house, the restrained William and Mary exterior of Stanford Hall hides unexpected virtuoso features including a cantilevered ‘ﬂying’ staircase and a pink and gold ballroom whose ceiling is painted with mythological scenes. There are 5 bedrooms in the Hall and 10 in the Georgian Stables Courtyard with seating for dinner for between 12 and 80. If you opt for ﬁne dining, you will enjoy estate beef and lamb and vegetables grown in the Community Garden, or you can cater for yourself. If you are in search of a touch of the high life, Stanford is for you.

Sleep in one of 12 newly redecorated bedrooms with views over the gardens at Goodnestone Park, a villa built in 1704 for Brook Bridges, extended in the 1770s. Brook Bridges’ great-great-granddaughter Elizabeth, was to marry Edward Austen Knight, the elder brother of Jane Austen the novelist, giving the place a modern day literary glamour. Named after members of the family, the rooms retain the feel of a private house with a high quality contemporary twist and a thoroughly modern kitchen.

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Craigston Castle ABERDEENSHIRE

Between May and October, you can rent Craigston Castle in Aberdeenshire, ancestral home of the Urquhart family. There are 5 bedrooms with dedicated bathrooms and up to 22 can be seated in the Colonial Room for dinners which can be catered. The castle dates to around 1604, improved in the 1740s by Captain John Urquhart who made a fortune as a privateer and is affectionately known in the family as “the Pirate”. The drawing room features a series of remarkable 17th century carved panels depicting virtues and biblical ﬁgures.

CADHAY, DEVON

Cadhay DEVON

AIRLIE CASTLE, ANGUS

The Tudor manor house at Cadhay has 12 bedrooms and additional accommodation on the estate for 14, all self-catered. The house dates to 1550 though parts were Georgianised in the 1740s but the central courtyard, the Court of the Sovereigns, is a quirky surprise. This historic architectural gem at the heart of the building is four-sided, featuring statues of the four Tudor monarchs on each wall set against diapered stonework. Today the house is home to furniture designer Rupert Thistlethwayte, who has married ancient beams and antiques with modern furniture to great effect.

Airlie Castle

Iscoyd Park

ANGUS

SHROPSHIRE

Built in the 1790s after the earlier castle was destroyed in the Covenanters’ War, Airlie Castle links a 15th century curtain wall to an eighteenth century mansion house, ideal for weddings or family parties. The castle sleeps 14 and self-catering guests can play billiards or tennis, or take a chance of spotting beavers or otters in the plunging gorge below. Other accommodation on the estate includes Georgian Downiepark House which sleeps 18 and has views towards the River South Esk. Both houses are comfortable and easygoing and steeped in the long history of the Ogilvy family.

Susie and Philip Godsal at Iscoyd Park have long had a stellar reputation for their wedding venue but Iscoyd is also the perfect party house. Food comes from the kitchen of head chef, Jason Hodnett, who uses fresh local produce, there are 9 bedrooms in the house and more in the stableyard and coachhouse. The elegant red brick Georgian house has been in the Godsal family for 175 years but underwent a complete refurbishment to the highest standard as a wedding and accommodation venue when the current owners moved in with their family in 2009.

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CRAIGSTON CASTLE, ABERDEENSHIRE

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TARR

DAY 1

BURGHLEY HOUSE TO CASTLE BYTHAM 11.7 miles

ON TH E ROAD

Follow my Drift Continuing our series of heritage walks, Derek Tarr walks through the Kesteven Uplands in Lincolnshire and Rutland, following the course of ancient highways, The Drift, Ermine Street and the Great North Road, from Burghley House to Belvoir Castle. PHOTOGRAPHY: NICOLA BURFORD

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The morning sun was radiating from the golden stone and accentuating the grandeur of the wonder that is Burghley House. Commissioned by Queen Elizabeth I’s Treasurer, the influential William Cecil 1st Lord Burghley, the building stands majestically in 1400 acres of parkland laid out by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown in the 18th century. Burghley would normally be an outstanding climax to a four day heritage walk but the sumptuous interiors, works of art by Thomas Gainsborough and tapestries by John Vanderbank were delights hidden from view because the house was temporarily closed to the public. Burghley is often used as a filming location and on my arrival a small ’town’ of vans, marquees and support personnel indicated that a significant production was underway, apparently The Crown, the highly acclaimed Netflix series. I did, however, get to experience the imaginative Gardens of Surprise. A clever collection of interactive fountains and waterfalls nestled alongside a display of modern sculptures set within a wooded landscape.

trade. However, partly due to its residents’ opposition to the London to Edinburgh railway being built through the town, Stamford failed to capitalise on the opportunity of the Industrial Revolution. It remains a picturesque mix of medieval and Georgian, locked in time and, in 1967, became England’s first conservation area. Passing the 16th century George Hotel and crossing the Town Bridge, I happened upon St Mary’s Passage, an intriguing Norman alleyway believed to be a postern gate in the old town walls and typical of the nooks and crannies in Stamford.

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STAINED GLASS PANEL, CENTRAL CAFÉ & TEA ROOMS, STAMFORD

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Lunch was at The Central Café in Red Lion Square, a building is believed to be part of a 15th century wool house with associations to the merchant William Browne. He invested in a number of buildings in the town and built nearby Browne’s Hospital. Climbing the café’s stairs to the first floor, I came across some remarkable ancient stained glass panels. I left the town on the Old Great North Road which follows the course of Roman Ermine Street. By the time I arrived at Great Casterton, I had left Lincolnshire and entered Rutland. My route turned north along the Rutland Round National Trail passing the remains of Woodhead Castle to the right. This moated ringwork mound, formerly a manor house, was visited by Edward I in 1290. To my left was the site of the Battle of Empingham fought in 1470 during the Wars of the Roses. This engagement, instigated by Lincolnshire rebels against Edward IV had, unknown to the king, been supported by his former ally Warwick the Kingmaker. As a result, the two men were in open conflict culminating in Warwick’s demise at the Battle of Barnet in 1471.

A ROAD THE POET JOHN CLARE WOULD HAVE KNOWN AT PICKWORTH, RUTLAND

This area has a close association with the working class 19th century romantic poet John Clare and, at the village of Pickworth, there are remains of a lime kiln where Clare once worked. It was here that I first encountered The Drift, an ancient trackway which, for a large stretch, is the border between Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. Heading towards Clipsham, I passed limestone quarries with which this part of the world is pock-marked. Canterbury Cathedral, York Minster and the Houses of Parliament are just some of the important buildings where the stone has been used. Just outside the village of Clipsham is Yew Tree Avenue, the old carriageway to the local hall. For a third of a mile, 150 trees, each individually shaped, stand sentinel, a topiary marvel is now maintained by The Clipsham Yew Tree Avenue Trust.

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Back into Lincolnshire, I arrived at Castle Bytham and passed the 11th century Norman castle mound as the evening sun began to set, I was greeted by a flock of waddling ducks making their way from the village pond to their own night’s rest.

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DAY 2

CASTLE BYTHAM TO COLSTERWORTH 15.4 miles

TOPIARY, GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE

WARTIME RUNWAYS AT RAF NORTH WITHAM

Heading westwards, I left Grimsthorpe and followed country roads through rolling fields. I arrived at a small industrial estate on Honey Pot Lane not far from my stop for the night at Colsterworth. Behind the estate is a strange but significant site of the old RAF North Witham base in the midst of Twyford Wood. Here are to be found eerie, abandoned concrete runways that were used on the night of 5th June 1944 when aeroplanes took off for Normandy with Pathfinders as passengers, who would become the first American troops to land in France on D-day.

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With a good distance to trek, I set out early and shortly crossed under the East Coast Mainline railway at Creeton. On the 3rd July 1938, a couple of miles south of this point, the steam locomotive Mallard reached 126 mph and set the current world steam speed record. I joined The Drift and made my way, via Swinstead, to Grimsthorpe Castle. Set in extensive parkland, this impressive building has had a long and varied life. Sited at one corner of the castle is King John’s Tower, part of the original defensive structure built around 1300. The tower had many owners over the years who extended it into a significant house. In 1516, it came into the ownership of the Barony of Willoughby de Eresby and the family are still responsible for it today. The elegant Baroque front, the last project of Sir John Vanbrugh, was attached to the older house. The effect today is a little like Hampton Court, where distinct architectural styles merge together.

In 1910, the 2nd Earl of Ancaster with his American wife, Eloise, inherited Grimsthorpe. After years of neglect they embarked upon a programme of restoration, both inside and out. In 1978 the Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle Trust was established by the 3rd Earl and his daughter to protect Grimsthorpe’s heritage. From the grand Vanbrugh Hall to the rich State Drawing Room, Grimsthorpe is elegant but warm, with a notable collection of thrones used in the House of Lords by such dignitaries as Kings George IV and Edward VII and the desk on which Queen Victoria signed her coronation oath. Outside there are a number of gardens to visit. My particular favourite was Topiary Squares with magical shapes evoking Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. ‘Eat me’ came to mind and I headed for the outdoor café for lunch. I lingered, perhaps a little too long, in the sun, munching a brie and cranberry sandwich. This was perfectly idyllic! THE TUDOR SOUTH FRONT, GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE

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DAY 3

COLSTERWORTH TO HARLAXTON 12.1 miles A short stroll brought me to Woolsthorpe Manor, modest buildings but of great historical interest, as it was here on Christmas Day 1642, that Sir Isaac Newton, the renowned scientist, was born. Between 1665 and 1667 Newton returned to Woolsthorpe from plague-infected Cambridge for what is known as his ‘Year of Wonders’. It was there, in the garden, that he saw the falling apple that planted the seed for his hypothesis of the existence of gravity. Today, Woolsthorpe is run by the National Trust and the living quarters are much as Newton would have recognised. In the outbuildings are a number of scientific exhibits including a fascinating hologram of an apple from the orchard. I ended my visit with a quick bite to eat in the Newton’s Barn Coffee shop which stoked me up for the rest of the day’s walk. I left Woolsthorpe and soon came to the point where the Great North Road and Ermine Street part company. I followed the old Roman road and soon, a little off the route, arrived at Easton Walled Gardens. The estate has been owned by the Cholmeley family since the Middle Ages and once a great Victorian mansion stood in the grounds. During the 20th century, the house became dilapidated and was finally demolished and subsequently the grounds became overgrown and uncared for. In 2001, with the assistance of family and friends, Ursula, the wife of Sir Hugh Cholmeley 7th Baronet, began the arduous task of reviving the gardens. Although this wonderful labour of love is very much an ongoing project, the gardens today reflect the magnificence of their past.

EASTON WALLED GARDEN

NEWTON’S HOME, WOOLSTHORPE MANOR

NEWTON’S BEDROOM, WOOLSTHORPE MANOR

Before Easton House was demolished, well known visitors included the architect Augustus Pugin, the actor David Niven and a local, young, future Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. At the turn of the 20th century, Sir Hugh, 3rd Baronet, and Edith Cholmeley were friends with an American couple, James and Sara Roosevelt whose son, Franklin Delano, visited Easton whilst on honeymoon in 1905. He would become the 32nd President of the USA and one of the world’s most influential figures during the Second World War.

‘THIS WALK IS STRETCHING MY LEGS’ OPTICAL ILLUSIONS AT WOOLSTHORPE MANOR

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HARLAXTON TO BELVOIR CASTLE 7.4 miles The day started on the long driveway that leads to Harlaxton Manor, a 19th century blend of Elizabethan, Jacobean and Baroque. It is rarely accessible to the public but I was fortunate to arrive on one of their open days. And what a treat! The interior and exterior are an extravaganza of arches and staircases, domes and mirrors, glass and stone. The estate has a long history and was mentioned in the Domesday Book as Herlavestune. The Gregorys, a local land owning family, became associated with the estate in the 1730s. It was Gregory Gregory who designed and built the current mansion but by the 1930s the estate was up for sale and the house due to be demolished. It was saved and enhanced by the remarkable Violet Van der Elst, a successful businesswoman and a significant campaigner against the death penalty. Following the Second World War, it was used for a number of purposes and eventually purchased by The University of Evansville, Indiana, USA as their international campus. I cannot think of a finer place to study than this breath-taking fantasy. The final stretch of the walk led me down to the Grantham Canal at Harlaxton Drift. Built in 1797 for the transport of coal, this 33 mile long canal linked

STAIRCASE FROM THE CARRIAGE LANDING, BELVOIR CASTLE

HARLAXTON MANOR THE CONSERVATORY, HARLAXTON MANOR

ITALIAN CARVED CHAIR IN THE PICTURE GALLERY, BELVOIR CASTLE

Inside, I first made my way to the Aviary Tea Room for a snack and a little bit of social history. It is believed that Afternoon Tea, that most indulgent of British traditions, was invented at Belvoir in the 1840s when a guest, Anna, Duchess of Bedford, became a little peckish and ordered tea, cakes and sandwiches. She enjoyed it so much she continued the habit on returning home and so the tradition was born. THE RENAISSANCE ATLANTES, HARLAXTON MANOR

Grantham with the River Trent at West Bridgford. Like many of Britain’s canals its use declined due to increasing competition from the railways and by the mid-20th century it had been closed. However, in recent years The Grantham Canal Society has restored many miles and much of it is now open to the public. The water was covered in algae and looked like a strange green lane but this cleared as I followed the course of the canal. After a couple of miles, I crossed over Casthorpe Bridle Bridge and, following a short spell on The Viking Way, descended to the village of Woolsthorpe-by-Belvoir and into Leicestershire. I was now on the final leg and in front of me loomed my destination, Belvoir Castle. The steep climb to the entrance, passing yet more topiary on the way, was rewarded with the beautiful view that the name suggests, even though the castle and the vale outstretched before me is actually pronounced ‘beaver’. It is the home of the Duke of Rutland and has belonged to the family since the Norman Conquest. The current castle is the fourth to occupy this lofty position. Inspired by Elizabeth, the wife of the 5th Duke, and designed by the architect James Wyatt, it was built in the early 1800s. It has a passing resemblance to Windsor Castle and is often used as a film location for the royal residence.

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The castle has many rooms to visit. I particularly enjoyed the atmospheric Guardroom with its roaring log fire and mix of curios, guarded by a cannon on the staircase which leads to the blue carpeted Carriage Landing. The Picture Gallery contains six 18th century impressively carved Italian chairs and is adorned by artists such as Gainsborough, Stubbs, Munnings and Dame Laura Knight all overseen by a full length portrait of Henry VIII. The

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grounds contain a number of delightful gardens, as well as hilly woodland walks. A major project has been undertaken to create Capability Brown’s lost plans for the landscaping following their recent discovery. I had reached the end of my journey and decided to take one last look at the beautiful view. In the distance, I caught a glimpse of Harlaxton Castle glinting in the sunshine and contemplated how much I had relished this meandering ramble. The Kesteven Uplands, with its strong bond with the United States, is a region of contrasts and surprises, marrying slow living with speed records, tranquil countryside with major transport links, attractive villages with scarring quarries, topiary gardens with old air force bases. All proof that not only do humans shape nature but that nature can shape humans, if you follow my drift.

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You’ve made a decision not to take a long haul ﬂight but to take a greener holiday in the UK, maybe from an urban centre. It’s a good start, but can you cut your emissions further by travelling by train? Country houses can be hard to reach by rail but there are exceptions. Hudson’s knows a few where you can let the train take the strain. SYON PARK, MIDDLESEX Robert Adam’s extravagant interiors at Syon Park grace perhaps the last of the great noble houses left within London. Home of the Dukes of Northumberland, Syon has been central to British history. Henry VIII’s sixth wife, Catherine Howard; Lady Jane Grey, the nine days Queen; and Native American Princess, Pocahontas were all here. The first ever map of the moon was drawn here; Queen Anne had a stillborn child here and a young Queen Victoria paid a visit.

How to get there: Trains run from London’s Waterloo station to Syon Lane with South Western Railways, every half hour, a journey of 33 minutes, then a 14 minute walk takes you to the house and gardens.

ARUNDEL CASTLE, SUSSEX The massive grey walls of Arundel Castle stand sentinel over the little Sussex town of Arundel. Here is everything you expect from a castle, towers, dungeons, armour and even jousting in summer. The interiors are gothic revival with the Dukes of Norfolk’s fabulous collections of art and historic objects, from Mary Queen of Scots’ rosary to Queen Victoria’s bed.

How to get there: Trains run from London Bridge station to Arundel with Southern Rail, every half hour, a journey of 1 hour and 20 minutes, then a 19 minute walk takes you to the castle.

RESTORATION HOUSE, KENT In the heart of the Kentish town of Rochester, stands Restoration House, a townhouse which inspired Dickens’ character of Miss Haversham in Great Expectations. Sensitively restored over the past decade, the house still contains the tapestries received from Charles II as thanks for an overnight stay before the Restoration of 1660.

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INGATESTONE HALL, ESSEX The Petre family have lived in Tudor Ingatestone since the Dissolution of the Monasteries but retained their catholic faith after the Reformation, which necessitated several priests’ holes. The house contains an important collection of family portraits and hunting scenes by George Stubbs.

How to get there: Trains run from London Liverpool Street station to Ingatestone with Greater Anglia Rail, every 30 minutes, a journey of 28 minutes, then a 12 minute walk takes you to the gatehouse.

WINTERBOURNE HOUSE & GARDENS Birmingham residents are lucky to have the charming Edwardian house and garden of Winterbourne so close to the centre of town. The suburban villa was built in 1903 for John and Margaret Nettlefold who were inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement and the garden designs of Gertrude Jekyll. House and garden were left to Birmingham University and the garden is now the University’s botanic garden.

How to get there: West Midlands run a train service from Birmingham New Street station to University station with Greater Anglia Rail, every 10 minutes, a journey of 20 minutes, then a 14 minute walk through the campus of the University of Birmingham.

TATTON PARK, KNUTSFORD The great Palladian house of the Egerton family, now in the care of the National Trust, is easy to reach from central Manchester. Tatton has not only superb neoclassical interiors and with period furnishings and art to match but Japanese gardens and a Rare Breeds Farm.

How to get there: From Manchester Piccadilly, take a Northern Line train every hour to Knutsford station, taking 45 minutes, followed by an 11 minute walk to the Knutsford entrance to the park.

ABBOTSFORD, BORDERS The house that invented the fanciful Scottish Baronial style and the novelist Sir Walter Scott’s home for 12 years. The house is filled with his collections and rich with his family history. The visitor centre has an informative museum, shop and restaurant. The journey starts at Edinburgh’s Waverley station right next to the author’s memorial statue in Princes Street and named for Sir Walter Scott’s popular novel series.

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Be Well, Be Heritage

CONTEMPLATION AT ENGLISH HERITAGE’S RIEVAULX ABBEY IN YORKSHIRE GROWING GOODNESS AT ASKHAM HALL

Historic estates and the houses at their heart have always been at the centre of their community. Sarah Greenwood looks at how a new emphasis on wellbeing is ﬁtting comfortably with an age-old ethos. Breathe in slowly. Does it make you feel good? If so, you have taken a moment for wellbeing: the care of body and soul, health and happiness. A solution for part of our increasing concern with wellbeing is relatively easy to find – body and health can be improved with more exercise and better fitness - but a fix for soul and happiness is more elusive. It is becoming increasingly evident that heritage has a role to play in national wellbeing, both physical and spiritual.

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“Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” If that lungful of air you breathed in at the start wasn’t fresh and invigorating (the UK Government suggests that air quality is poor for 60% of us), try the same exercise at Beaulieu in Hampshire on the edge of the New Forest or at St Michael’s Mount off the Cornish coast or even at Syon Park, only 11 miles from Central London. WELLBEING FOR THE SOUL AT BROUGHTON HALL, YORKSHIRE

For a start, Historic England’s current heritage strategy is based on findings that suggest that visiting heritage sites significantly enhances life satisfaction, slightly more so than participating in sport or the arts. Historic buildings give us a sense of place, a focus for community activities and provide us with an attractive and inspiring environment. The classic experience of a country house has some inherent advantages when it comes to clean air and space. Expect acres of unspoilt parkland thanks to the efforts of 18th century landscape gardeners like Capability Brown, extensive areas of woodland, both commercial forestry and amenity woodland, and often a direct connection with ancient woodland, moorland and wilderness habitat.

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The NHS is increasingly turning to social prescribing as a solution to the nation’s ills, recommending healthier practices rather than pills. Walking 30 to 45 minutes a day has been shown to result in 43% fewer sick days, for example, so a day out at your local heritage attraction may be just what the doctor ordered. There are twelve miles of walking paths at Leighton Hall in Cumbria, a walk at Holkham Hall in Norfolk can take you as much as 6 miles or as little at 1 mile in the park or along the beach. If wildness is what you seek, dust off those boots for a visit to Wassand Hall in Yorkshire where the walks beyond the garden lead to Hornsea Mere, Yorkshire’s largest freshwater lake and one of the country’s top birdwatching spots. If you need genuine remoteness to be happy, start in the marked woodland trails at Blair Castle in Perthshire or venture further on wilderness trails that link to longdistance routes through the Cairngorm mountains.

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If luxury is a prerequisite to soothe your soul and heal your spirit, a select group of historic houses have risen to the challenge of providing a truly immersive wellness experience. Askham Hall in Cumbria, which began life as a fortified medieval tower house, is today a Michelin starred restaurant-with-rooms. Askham’s wellness programme makes the most of its Lake District location. Re-energised by a menu which relies on ingredients with natural provenance, grown in the gardens or sourced locally, you can choose to walk or run across the nearby Lakeland Fells, go wild swimming in the pools of the River Lowther or cycle the challenging mountain bike routes above Ullswater. Or just opt for a scenic walk around the woods or a gentler valley cycle route. Since 2018, The Health Barn at Askham has offered a range of therapies and treatments in a converted 18th century barn. Customers compliment the relaxed atmosphere and the quality of various therapies including reﬂexology, chiropractic treatment and ﬂotation therapy. If chronic conditions are not a concern, the Health Barn also offers pamper sessions and holistic programmes to restore some balance to your life. MICHELIN STARRED ASKHAM HALL, CUMBRIA

For the more energetic or those with plenty of lycra in the wardrobe, cycling is also a major heritage activity these days – according to Cycling UK, regular cycling can add 10 years to your life. Cycling trails in historic estates take you off the road and into the fresh air. Doddington Hall in Lincolnshire offers both a mountain bike trail and an off road track which end at the bike shop and coffee shop in Doddington’s stable courtyard. At Grimsthorpe Hall in Lincolnshire, the old railway line has been reimagined as a cycle trail and the trails at Lowther Castle in Cumbria are a gateway to the glories of Lake District scenery from two wheels (you can even hire the bike when you get there).

ON THE TRAILS AT LOWTHER CASTLE, CUMBRIA

Having a problem with motivation? Why not think about joining in with others at a place that offers organised fitness activities, you might take up Parkfit classes at Stonor Park in Oxfordshire or Nordic Walking at Powderham Castle in Devon. Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke leads yoga classes at Mapperton in Dorset both in person and online. While tourists from afar will enjoy all that the British heritage has to offer, most visitors to heritage attractions for these activities are regulars at a local place with which they identify.

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In Yorkshire, Roger Tempest and his partner, Paris Ackrill, have turned his family home, Broughton Hall, into a 3000 acre sanctuary to escape the stresses of modern life. Centred on the magnificent 18th century mansion house, remodelled by William Atkinson around 1810, the estate is “an oasis of peace, joy and celebration”. In contrast to the classical house are a series of uncompromisingly modern buildings which contrive to blend into the countryside setting. The main wellbeing centre, Avalon, was designed by Yiangou architects and combines glass fronted studios with pools, sauna, relaxation rooms and training facilities that makes the most of its walled garden setting. It sits close to Utopia, a food hub designed by Sir Michael Hopkins, where plant based menus are all local, natural and seasonal. Regular retreats are themed around yoga, consciousness, men’s collective, callasthenics and pretty well any form of spiritual relaxation or exercise that you can think of. Emphasis is placed on the relationship with nature in the stunning setting on the fringes of the Yorkshire Dales National Park but at heart, Broughton Hall and Avalon are trying to provide ways to navigate selfdiscovery and even a new way of approaching humanity.

ROGER TEMPEST AND PARIS ACKGILL IN AVALON AT BROUGHTON HALL, YORKSHIRE

THE BEAUTY OF BROUGHTON HALL ESTATE, YORKSHIRE

One of the revelations of a place like Broughton or Askham Hall is that an intrinsic element of what they offer is beauty. To quote Franz Kafka, “Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old”. Heritage attractions can combine the man-made beauty of objects and architecture with the natural beauty of countryside and wildlife. Simply celebrating that beauty without getting hung up on meaning can be stimulating and mood enhancing in itself. English Heritage even experimented with an ‘hour of contemplation’ last October, requiring visitors to be silent for an hour at 16 monastic sites in their care. “We’re inviting visitors to free their minds and spirits of the busy, noisy, demanding distractions of contemporary life,” explained senior properties historian, Michael Carter. Of course, while it may be enough just to have a day out in a beautiful historic place, socialising and volunteering are also activities that are high up the list for improved mental wellbeing. Although you may have travelled from afar for your dose of heritage wellness, it is actually more likely that you live within 30 miles, suggesting that a sense

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of local connection and the chance to meet with others is intrinsic to many wellbeing activities. One aspect of all of this relatively new focus on wellbeing through heritage is that it is hard to read the literature without tripping on the word ‘community’. Roger Tempest at Broughton Hall clearly says, “we simply aim to be a force for good for the wider community”. Askham Hall is at the heart of a traditional Cumberland village and runs two village pubs. The activities we have associated with wellbeing – walking, cycling, wild swimming – as well as health treatments and spiritual indulgence are all available and enjoyed by the local communities that surround their local heritage attraction. Nurturing that sense of community has been a role played by manor houses and great estates for centuries, it seems to be one that fits neatly into the 21st century culture of wellbeing. We hope that whatever your need, you will be able to take advantage of the sense of health and happiness that heritage can bring for body and spirit.

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THE GARDENS AT SEZINCOTE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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Where will you go in 2022? Choosing a destination is half the fun of travel and Hudson’s has picked Seven Wonders of the Heritage World for 2022. All are unmissable but less obvious. Of course, we hope you will have a list of your own by the end of the year.

DOWN THE ALLÉE Melbourne Hall, Derbyshire Having been pretty well abandoned by the grandfather of Prime Minister Lord Melbourne in the 1740s in favour of grander Brocket Hall, Melbourne Hall remains a Georgian gem. With early 18th century interiors and a superb collection of family portraits, there is much to see. The gardens are remarkable and are one of the most complete gardens of around 1700 in the country. They are enlivened by colourful contemporary planting. Don’t miss local craftsman Robert Bakewell’s ‘Birdcage’, a fanciful ironwork arbour, and statuary by Jan van Nost. visitheritage.co.uk 65

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CHEER FOR PARLIAMENT

Madresfield Court, Worcestershire

Broughton Castle, Oxfordshire

A long family history - and a moat – are essential characteristics of Madresfield Court, home to the Lygon family for 900 years. Madresfield is essentially a Victorian house with rooms both in medieval revival style and the finest of Arts & Crafts craftsmanship. Long family occupation means that the house is crammed with treasures, the walls densely hung with paintings, the library shelves so crowded a single slim paperback would hardly fit and Boulle tabletops overflow with porcelain, snuff boxes and enamels. It has a literary history too, Dickens based his story of the endless law case, that is a central theme of Bleak House, on a complex family inheritance dispute and Evelyn Waugh drew on the passionately Catholic Lygon family for characters in Brideshead Revisited.

There is something about the dreamy beauty of Broughton Castle that wins the hearts of visitors. It could be the reflections in the moat or the contrast between Broughton Castle’s sleepy appearance and its history. It’s not a castle but a fortified manor, crenelated since 1406, while the large light windows and interiors in the main house date mostly from a 16th century refurbishment. Kings have stayed here (James I and Edward VII) but the towering character in its history is William, 1st Viscount Saye & Sele, nicknamed ‘Old Subtlety’ for his political machinations through the English Civil War. In 1643, he raised troops against the King and Broughton was besieged and badly damaged. The collection of Civil War armaments in the Great Hall are not just decoration.

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WILD ON THE BORDER

Adlington Hall, Cheshire

Chillingham Castle, Northumberland

Adlington Hall is a Janus, one side all black and white timbering, one side restrained Georgian brickwork; take your pick. Inside, the home of the Legh family, the Great Hall dates from 1480 and it’s hard to know which way to look first. Upwards, the original hammerbeam roof supported by a pair of Saxon tree trunks; to the East the ceiling slopes into a canopy covered in armorial crests that once roofed the dais where medieval Leghs ate raised above rest of the household; to the West, is a glorious 17th century painted organ. When the composer Handel played the organ here in the 1740s, he was flanked by portraits of St Cecilia, virgin patroness of music, and Arabella Hunt, the most famous singer of her day but equally celebrated for a court case against her husband, who, it turned out, was actually a woman. Whichever way you look, Adlington is a feast for the eyes.

There is little doubt that Chillingham is a serious stronghold. Its medieval owners, the Grey family, Earls of Tankerville, were involved in every scrap from the Scotland’s Wars of Independence to the Wars of the Roses. Kings came here on their way to and from Scotland and it was smartened up with large Tudor windows and a new entrance to impress James I & VI on his way to claim his throne in 1603. You definitely step into the past at Chillingham, the Great Hall bristles with armour, the Torture Chamber displays a collection of implements of inhuman cruelty and the Museum Room houses a fascinating clutter of objects and newspaper cuttings demonstrating the family’s obsessions and eccentricities. And there are ghosts! Outside, Italianate gardens give way to parkland which is the domain of a genetically distinct breed of wild cattle who have bred here for at least 800 years, rare survivors of another age.

PERKS AND PANELLING Knole, Kent

MUGHAL GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Knole is so vast it seems more like a town than a house. Like Beijing’s Forbidden City, you approach through a series of linking courtyards into a house which leads you through one run of state rooms after another. Visitors have always flocked here and it is rightly regarded as one of the great houses of Britain. Most astonishing are the English Renaissance interiors created for Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset soon after his acquisition of Knole in 1603. Marble and alabaster chimneypieces, heraldic beasts, long galleries, painted arabesques and embroidered state beds jostle through its panelled rooms. Much of the Stuart furniture came to the Sackville family as perks of their royal service along with a wealth of paintings and tapestries. Now an added bonus for visitors is a visit to the on-site National Trust Conservation Studio where all these precious objects are conserved.

Few fantasy houses can compete with Sezincote. Built for the retirement of the East India Company nabob, Sir Charles Cockerell, by his brother Samuel Pepys Cockerell (they were the grandchildren of the diarist’s heir), it conveys the excitement exposure to Indian culture caused the British in the decades before 1800. The house with its turquoise copper onion domes sits incongruously in the English countryside, an eccentric amalgam of Mughal, Hindu and Georgian architecture. The interior is restrained Greek revival with only the tiniest hints of the oriental, mostly added by later decorators. Anyone who knows the Brighton Pavilion, Britain’s only other overtly Indian style country house, will not be surprised to learn that the Prince Regent came here on a visit a few years before commissioning his extravagant bolt hole in Brighton.

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Heritage visitors can be passionate about their chosen niche. If you think visitors and volunteers to historic houses are dedicated, consider heritage railway enthusiasts. There are around 200 operational heritage railways in the UK, largely operated by volunteers, who make the chance of a ride on a steam train a thrill within reach of everyone. There was an immense amount of pride associated with the development of the British railway network, so although each locomotive had a number, they were traditionally given familiar names. Perhaps it is not surprising that national landmarks were a popular choice for names and, in particular, castles and stately homes were the inspiration.

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The first steam locomotives tended to have names that suggested speed, the earliest of all, Robert Stevenson’s Rocket, for example. In 1871, the Dunrobin was one of the earliest locomotives to be named for a stately home. Bought by the 3rd Duke of Sutherland as his private train, the Dunrobin ran on the newly opened Far North Line for which the Duke was the major funder. Since the Duke paid for the 17 mile extension to Brora and was immensely rich, he was able to build a private station for the Dunrobin to convey him to his nearby home, Dunrobin Castle. The station’s waiting room was designed in a fashionable Swiss chalet style in 1902 and, more recently, proved a perfect stand-in for Hogsmeade Station for the making of the Harry Potter films. The locomotive was sold to the Highland line in 1895 but replaced by an updated version built in Manchester by Sharp Stewart & Co. This locomotive, still called Dunrobin, survives, despite having travelled to Canada in 1963 and only returned to Britain via California in 2011. The engine belongs to Beamish Museum in County Durham and, after restoration at the Severn Valley Railway, will carry passengers from restored Rowley Station at Beamish.

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The Dunrobin set a fashion for the naming of locomotives on the Highland Line in Scotland and when larger locomotives were introduced on the Line in 1900, they were named for the homes of the directors and investors of the railway company, who all apparently lived in castles. The engines acquired a roll call of Scottish castle names which they retained even after sale to the newly formed London, Midland and Scottish Railway in 1923, including Blair Castle, Ballindalloch Castle, Gordon Castle, Cawdor Castle and Urquhart Castle. Until they were scrapped between 1935 and 1947, the ‘castles’ were the mainstay of express traffic between Euston and Inverness.

The castle moniker was picked up when Charles Collett designed a series of locomotives for the Great Western Railway in 1923. Heralded as Great Britain’s most powerful express passenger locomotive, the castle class was to prove one of the most successful locomotive classes ever built. In all, 155 engines were constructed in GWR’s famous Swindon works and 16 more converted from other classes before production ceased in 1950. These were record breaking trains - the country celebrated in 1932 when the Tregenna Castle achieved the Swindon to Paddington run in less than an hour, travelling at an average speed of nearly 82mph on a service known as the Cheltenham Flyer. The engines were robust as well as fast, her sister locomotive, the Powderham Castle, clocked up nearly 2 million miles of journeys in her 40 year life span.

Since Britain’s new railway network opened up the country to mass tourism in a way previously unimaginable, tourist landmarks had huge appeal as train names. The Great Western Railway’s Duke class, built between 1895 and 1899, pulled carriages on the Devon and Cornwall train network and liked to name its engines after local sights and Arthurian legend. Engines called Pendennis

Castle, Powderham, Tintagel and Chepstow Castle issued a clear a call to the travelling public to let the train take the strain for holiday adventures.

“Borrowing the names of castles and historic houses now immortalises some surviving great British locomotives.”

Dunrobin Castle station is open when the house opens in summer.

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The original Pitchford Hall in Shropshire welcomed fans of the Hall class locomotive, Pitchford Hall, in 2021.

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Glenfinnan Viaduct with a ﬂying Ford Anglia above it. The locomotive is on display in the Warner Brothers’ The Making of Harry Potter in Watford, where associating a Hall class engine with ‘Hogwarts Castle’ as if it belonged to the larger Castle class, caused a ripple of amusement among one group of fans. Today you can see many of the stately home engines in action around the country. The very first of castle class engine, the Caerphilly Castle built in 1923, is miraculously still with us and is on static display at the National Railway Museum in York. The Pendennis Castle, famous for beating The Flying Scotsman in a speed trial in 1925, is being restored at Didcot Railway Centre after a spell in Australia while the Nunney Castle is being overhauled at LNWR Crewe. The Bradbury Castle was renamed The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe in 1937, restored at the Tyseley Locomotive Works of the Birmingham Railway Museum and is now run by Vintage Trains on the mainline track. The same charity runs trips on the Clun Castle, one of the last Castle class locomotives to be built in 1950 and the last steam train to travel out of Paddington Station.

The Castle class locomotive, the Earl of Mount Edgecombe, parked up around the turntable

Stately homes also inspired the names of a range of other steam locomotives, either because of their status as famous beauty spots or because of regional loyalty. Many were scrapped as the age of steam came to an end in the 1960s. Of 269 locomotives in GWR’s ‘Hall’ class, many like the Arbury Hall, the Howick Hall, the Holker Hall and the Lotherton Hall are all gone, but there are 11 survivors. In need of overhaul is the Raveningham Hall, one of three surviving Great Western Railway engines built in Swindon in the 1930s and 40s; Hinderton Hall and Burton Agnes Hall are both in the collection of Didcot Railway Centre and Hagley Hall awaits restoration at the Severn Valley Railway. In the Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum is the Askham Hall, a colliery engine built by the Aronside Engine Company in 1917. The connection between some of these historic engines and the historic houses whose names they share can be an active one. In 2021, the Great Western Railway’s 72 visitheritage.co.uk

Pitchford Hall, which is in the care of Epping Ongar Railway, was seen steaming along the mainline on loan to the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala. Since the original Pitchford Hall, a timbered Elizabethan mansion south of Shrewsbury, is only a few miles away from the Severn Valley Railway, it was a chance for something of a reunion. James and Rowena Nason, owners of Pitchford Hall, were able to celebrate links with the locomotive - as they pointed out: “Both Halls have been restored in recent years and it’s wonderful to see the house and the locomotive in good condition again, and now within just a few miles from each other in Shropshire.” Meanwhile, holiday makers staying in the holiday cottages on the Pitchford estate enjoyed privileged entry to the Steam Gala. The Oulton Hall is now perhaps the most famous steam engine in the world having been cast as the Hogwarts’ Express in the Harry Potter films. Few will forget the scene of the train in full steam speeding across the

Naming locomotives after heritage attractions avoids the dangers of ridicule. LNER named locomotives after racehorses between 1922 and 1935, resulting in some inspiring names – Night Hawk and Flying Fox - and some less so, Shotover and Call Boy are perhaps less heroic even though, as horses, they won the Derby in 1882 and 1927 respectively. Wandering Willie built in 1927 by LNER as part of a series of engines named for characters in novels by Sir Walter Scott raises a snigger these days while a viral video of the diesel engine named Dick Mabbutt for the highly respectable railway engineer Richard Mabbutt (it all depends on the emphasis) made a TikTok star out of one train spotter in late 2021.

Borrowing the names of castles and historic houses now immortalises some surviving great British locomotives. We should celebrate the connections with the houses they commemorate. At the very least, the practice provides a welcome link between two groups of heritage lovers, heritage railway enthusiasts and historic house visitors.

The 1895 Dunrobin locomotive is being restored at Severn Valley Railway before operating from Beamish Museum.

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RAVENINGHAM HALL, NORFOLK

I’m so happy to be in 2022! We have all had quite enough of isolation and home schooling. My solace in the bad times is getting out into heritage gardens. So here are my favourites:

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R AV E N I N G H A M H A L L Norfolk

Mrs Hudson is back with her dose of bubbly enthusiasm for all things heritage. RAVENINGHAM HALL, NORFOLK

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I love a garden that is on the move, always changing and evolving. Raveningham Hall is a great example. At heart it’s an Edwardian garden, they even still grow melons in the old Melon Pit, but it was revived in the 1950s and hasn’t stopped since. The additions are pretty ambitious too - a lake, a new arboretum, a restored kitchen garden and latest of all, a stumpery full of tree ferns. The owner, Sir Nicholas Bacon, was President of the Royal Horticultural Society for 7 years, so knows a thing or two about plants. My favourite time to visit? In September, for massed agapanthus, the colour of sapphires. visitheritage.co.uk 75

H I G H B E EC H E S West Sussex My favourite of the woodland gardens created by the Loder family in Sussex, High Beeches has the characteristic collection of amazing azaleas and rhododendrons. While his uncles gardened at Wakehurst and Leonardslee, Sir Giles Loder started the garden at High Beeches in 1903. As exotic new plants were discovered in far flung parts of the world a century ago, they found a home here, creating a kind of dream woodland, filled with colour and fragrance. Out of the woods you’ll find an ancient wild flower meadow and, the biggest treat, deep blue gentians in the woodland glades.

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NYMANS West Sussex It’s no accident that the design of the gardens at the Nymans made it one of the first to be taken on by the National Trust. Here lived 4 generations of the Messel family, an artistic family of gardeners who were related to the Victorian cartoonist, Edward Linley Samborne, the theatre designer, Oliver Messel and the photographer, Anthony, Lord Snowdon. Leonard Messel (1847 – 1915) was a pioneer planter of magnolias, camellias and euchryphias, so go in May to see these magnificent trees in flower.

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CAERHAYS CASTLE, CORNWALL

C A E R H AYS C A STL E Cornwall Magnolias are also the chief glory of Caerhays Castle Gardens where some of the specimen trees planted by J C Williams of Caerhays in the late 19th century are now champion trees 100 foot high. It quite takes my breath away to see these towering trees in flower and just think how they must have wowed when these early specimens from China first flowered here in the 1890s. Caerhays benefits from the mild climate of Cornwall, so go in March - flowering starts early. CAERHAYS CASTLE, CORNWALL HIGH BEECHES, WEST SUSSEX

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H OW I C K H A L L Northumberland The gardens at Howick owe a lot to Caerhays and High Beeches, the owners of both were friends of Lord and Lady Grey of Howick, just after the First World War when the woodland garden at Howick was planted with species rhododendrons and spring bulbs. What I love about Howick is the contrast of all this wildness with the formal terraces and bridge built about 1809 by Charles, Earl Grey, he of the Reform Bill and the tea. The terraces are planted with roses and herbaceous perennials with cascades of white ﬂowers around the steps in summer from Mexican orange blossom (Choisya ternata) and tree anemones (Carpenteria californica).

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KIFTSGATE COURT GARDENS, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

HODNET HALL, SHROPSHIRE

HODNET HALL Shropshire One of my favourite gardens in summer is Hodnet Hall in Shropshire. The tinkling sound of water as it runs through a series of pools, studded with water lilies, is just so calming. Beds of shrub roses, peonies, astilbes and hydrangeas ﬁll the air with scent and colour in a garden that was created by the Heber-Percy family to link the black and white Elizabethan stables with the neo-Tudor Victorian house. The whole garden is enclosed by mature trees so you feel secreted away from the rest of the rushing world. Bliss!

KIFTSGATE COURT GARDENS, GLOUCESTERSHIRE

K I F T S G ATE CO U RT G A R D E N S Gloucestershire If you know the Kiftsgate Rose (Rosa ﬁlipes ‘Kiftsgate’), you already have an idea of the style of its birthplace, Kiftsgate Court. It’s abundant, informal and exuberant and here, the largest example in England, overwhelms three trees with masses of starry white ﬂowers in July. Elsewhere the gardens are generously planted with everything from the brilliance of herbaceous borders to the serenity of the White Garden. It is the creation of three lady gardeners since 1920 and has a feminine character all its own. How can we resist?

I’m convinced that the gardens of Britain are one of the very best things about the nation, so find a garden near you. You can just drink in the beauty but I can’t resist finding out who made the garden and a bit about its history too. Mrs Hudson is an avatar. She travels the country finding new heritage places with her dog, Dinky. HODNET HALL, SHROPSHIRE

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Architectural historian, Lucy Denton, has been caught up with the problems of improving access for all to historic buildings open to visitors. “We have 18 different floor levels in the Stationers’ Hall”, declares Giles Fagan, Clerk of this esteemed livery company in the City of London which has been housed on the same site next to the submerged remains of the Roman west wall, a short distance from St Paul’s Cathedral, since the 17th century. What is an exquisite, but complex building, designated both Grade I Listed and Scheduled Monument status, was swiftly reconstructed post-Great Fire, partly rehabilitated following bomb damage sustained during the Blitz, and added to and changed in the interim. As a result, its layout is labyrinthine, and its ancient fabric precious – and alterations require careful consideration while it currently undergoes building works to install a disabled lift. “It has been a big challenge”, confirms Fagan, “and we had to think about commercial factors, as well as planning and the parameters of historic building consents”. ACCESSING ALL OF BENINGBOROUGH HALL, YORKSHIRE

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Smart upgrading deals not only with minutiae like this, but with remarkable feats of engineering. Although craggy topography means that there are sometimes limits to access, improvements can be made, and few more spectacular than at Tintagel Castle in north Cornwall. Here, the construction of an award-winning, cantilevered footbridge in 2019, spanning the rocky gulf between mainland and headland, means that those who are less able to walk can now bypass hundreds of steps leading to the mediaeval stronghold. “This is an extremely challenging marine environment, so it was not straightforward”, says Georgia Butters, Head of English Heritage Historic Properties in Cornwall and Devon,

This is a familiar dilemma facing many heritage places in Britain. Disability embraces sensory impairment, as well as deafness and motor difficulties, and is covered by the Equalities Act 2010 and Building Regulations (Approved Document M, 2015). It doesn’t just mean assembling ramps and putting in lifts, but considering lighting and seating, decorative schemes, signage, pathways, and use of texture and colour. While some historic sites are modestly within reach, others have pursued innovative enhancements, taking on board the valuable insight of local groups, as well as the advice of consultant Access to All. There are sometimes opportunities to reframe what is already there, and at Croome, near Worcester, the National Trust has done just that. Launched in 2016, and devised by Katherine Alker, Garden and Park Manager, and Rachel Sharpe, Creative Partnerships Manager, a ‘Potter and Ponder’ map takes in not just the sights, but the smells and sounds of a Capability Brown landscape reconsidered via the experiences of children with learning, physical and medical needs who enjoyed looking at a particular view, touching trees and leaves, or listening to woodland sounds. The result was that intervention in the historic environment was next to nothing; no changes were made to the parkland, simply a sensitive appreciation of its natural attributes.

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“but it has transformed the experience of visitors, and many of those who haven’t been able to get to the island for decades have now been able to do so”. Even though the entirety of the site, which is very steep in places, and located on the ridge of a cliff edge is never going to be fully reachable, the bridge – built off-site and brought to Tintagel in sections, assembled by cable cranes and teams of engineers abseiling down the rock face with large drills in hand – provides a significant benefit. Butters counsels awareness of the consent process: Tintagel is located within an SSI, an AONB, and is a Scheduled Monument, and “the planning process was detailed and very thorough”, she adds.

“...it has transformed the experience of visitors, and many of those who haven’t been able to get to the island for decades have now been able to do so.”

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Wentworth Woodhouse, the thoroughly grand mansion built on a palatial scale near Rotherham in South Yorkshire, is “at the beginning of its development journey”, says Sarah McLeod, Chief Executive Officer of the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, but ambitions for its improvement are already at the advanced stage as set out by Donald Insall Associates. The sheer scale and architectural complexity of this Grade I Listed structure, built in several phases from the early 17th century onwards, including the goliath Georgian frontage of an astounding 49 bays, mean that this is quite an undertaking. McLeod is adamant that facilities here will be “best practice, going beyond compliant – we want to be leading the way with world class standards with access for all”. While the ground ﬂoor is currently only partly accessible via a large wheelchair ramp made to fit the dimensions of the house, future plans take in not only an informative website with practically useful descriptions of facilities, as well as ﬂy-through tours produced by a digital film team, but even a tactile model of the mansion for the visually impaired: “you will be able to feel it”, says

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“...we want to be leading the way with world class standards with access for all.”

ACCESS FOR WOULD-BE KNIGHTS AND ALL COMERS AT TINTAGEL

McLeod, “something that will make a real difference”. Along with a sensory garden and disabled parking at the Grade II* Listed, currently vacant Camellia House in the grounds, level access into the main house means balancing interventions in the fabric and setting of the house is vital. But, with a thoroughly supportive local council aware of the economic powerhouse potential of Wentworth Woodhouse, plans go further: there are also proposals to install lifts within the existing fabric, “and we will need more than one”, adds McLeod.

Meeting the challenge at any historic site begins with an audit or feasibility study to understand its idiosyncrasies, compiling a forensic understanding of the significance the building, as well as the needs of all its visitors. This often reveals the best route to compromise in an old structure, aiming to focus on fabric where interventions have already been made, an approach refined again by the National Trust over many years, and illustrated by their enhancement works at Beningborough Hall in East Yorkshire. Here, several steps leading to the front entrance prohibited easy admittance: “wheelchairs could only access the ground floor via the conservatory”, says Dr Heather Smith, Equality Specialist at the Trust, “and that was it”. The answer lay in clever reworking of a section of the structure which had already been altered in the 1960s, reconfigured to house a lift from ground ﬂoor level up. “The exterior was investigated”, says Smith, “and a window which used to be a door was reinstated. This required research, operational thinking about ﬁre evacuation – and with the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund, we were able to access every floor, and the totality of the collection. It has been sympathetically done.”

Back at the Stationers’ Hall in the City of London, compromise has been an essential part of the project: a middle section rebuilt in the 1950s was best suited to a new lift for wheelchairs. And it would make previously inaccessible areas, including an upper ﬂoor, which is being converted into conference space, ‘much easier to get to’ adds Giles Fagan, the Company Clerk, concluding, “the pragmatism of Historic England was invaluable in ﬁnding solutions. It’s also vital to build a good design team for the project.” To open up these remarkable places for all to experience the intricacies and delights of their historic eccentricities, clever collaboration is indeed key. BUGGIES FOR EVERYONE AT WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE

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ENJOYING THE NEW LIFT AT WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL

NEW ADDITIONS AND NEW ACCESS AT STATIONERS’ HALL

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Visit Scotland have declared 2022 The Year of Stories. A long tradition of storytelling north of the Border, combined with long summer nights and a rich, frequently bloody, history has made Scotland a great place to spin a tale. Hudson’s has picked a few Scottish stories to share with you.

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SCOTLAND SIR WALTER SCOTT BY SIR HENRY RAEBURN HANGS IN THE DRAWING ROOM AT ABBOTSFORD HOUSE.

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S COTL A N D’ S STO RY M A K E R Abbotsford, near Melrose

TH E W ITC H E S O F T U L L I BO L E Tullibole Castle, Perthshire

Sir Walter Scott is Scotland’s premier storyteller. He began his literary career as a collector of Border ballads and folk tales, preserving an oral tradition of story telling for later generations. His historical novels, published in the first decades of the 19th century, made him a global superstar. The tales he spins remain some of the greatest in the English language and he also contributed to our concepts of modern Scotland by championing highland traditions and the wearing of clan tartans. One of his most successful and enduringly popular novels is Rob Roy, which weaves the real highland rebel, Rob Roy MacGregor, into the fictional story of Frank Osbaldistone and his Northumberland cousins. Sent by his father to Northumberland on business, Frank encounters his bold young cousin Diana Vernon before finding himself caught up in the 1715 Jacobite Rising through the dubious activities of his villainous cousin Rashleigh. The scene moves to Edinburgh and Loch Lomond, where Frank and Diana find a champion in the legendary highland outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor and, after various mishaps and escapes from Government troops, return to Northumberland where Rashleigh is killed by Rob Roy, leaving Frank free to marry Diana and live happily ever after. Scott keeps the pages turning, interlacing contemporary issues with Scots dialect. Scott was an avid collector and among his possessions still preserved at his home at Abbotsford near Melrose are a dirk and purse which belonged to the real Rob Roy.

In 2003, the current laird of Tullibole Castle, near Kinross, planted the first of 2,000 beech trees to form a maze, centred on a sandstone pillar inscribed with the names of 11 people, victims of the infamous 1662 witch trials in the village of Crook of Devon. Scotland was a thoroughly superstitious place in the 17th century and in the early 1660s a wave of irrational terror was unleashed. It was the previous owners of the castle who were at the centre of this historical injustice. Thirteen villagers were accused of belonging to a coven, casting spells and, worse, communing with the Devil, even holding ‘witches’ sabbaths’ involving fevered dancing and pledges to Satan. Margaret Lister was accused of casting a ‘falling sickness’ spell, perhaps epilepsy; Janet Paton of cursing a horse which died; and Agnes Murie of striking a man dumb. The five separate witch trials were presided over by William and John Halliday of Tullibole Castle, probably in the castle itself, and, after hearing some highly coloured ‘confessions’, perhaps a response to torture, all of the group were condemned. Only two escaped their fate, Margaret Hoggin, who was 80 years old, and may have died before the trials ended and Agnes Pittendreich, who was pregnant and exempted. The unlucky eleven were taken to a mound near the village, strangled by the hangman and their bodies were burned. They were some of an estimated 150 people executed for witchcraft in Scotland in this fateful year but the Tullibole Maze, which was opened in 2012, is a living memorial to their fate. visitheritage.co.uk 87

I NTR I G U E AT TH E RU S S I A N CO U RT Rammerscales, Dumfriesshire The country house of the Bell-MacDonald family at Rammerscales in Dumfriesshire has an unusual number of doors. Today many of these have been repurposed as cupboards and presses but when the house was built around 1760 the doors provided the owner with multiple means of escape should his enemies track him down. The owner then was Dr James Mounsey and his supposed enemies were Russian. In 1736, a young James Mounsey had been recruited by Prince Kantemir, the Russian Ambassador to Britain, to serve in a naval hospital near St Petersburg where he apparently communicated in Latin, having no French or Italian. By 1740, Mounsey had qualified as a doctor in Paris and Rheims and returned to Russia to serve as an Army physician where he worked alongside his friend and fellow Scot, General James Keith, in the Russo-Swedish War of 1741. By the late 1750s, he was First Physician to the Empress Elizabeth and after her death held a position as head of the Medical Chancery which governed the application of medicine in all Russia. After the coup led by Catherine the Great in July 1762 Dr Mounsey obviously found his position too hot to handle for within a month he had resigned and returned to Edinburgh. In the political volatility of the Russian court, Dr Mounsey may have made enemies and though there is apparently no truth in the local rumour, that a secret passage runs under the house at Rammerscales to aid his escape from Russian assassins, the glamour of his senior appointment at the court of Catherine the Great clearly still surrounded him.

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G H O ST S I N TH E WA L L S Delgatie Castle

TH E R A PE - M A S TE R G E N E R A L Gosford House, East Lothian

Some of the best loved tales are ghost stories, after all, everyone loves a story that sends a shiver down your spine. Delgatie Castle in Aberdeenshire is an ancient place, dating to the 1570s but also incorporating an earlier castle but don’t be fooled by its homely and inviting atmosphere – the castle may harbour two ghosts. Soldiers who were billeted at Delgatie in the Second World War reported several times seeing a redhaired girl. Later ghost hunters have described hearing tapping and the sound of a woman humming. The girl is Rohaise, the daughter of an early laird of Delgatie who is said to have saved the castle from an attack. Even more creepy, are the sightings of a ghost which only began when workman, involved in restoring the castle in the 1950s, found a skeleton walled up in a hidden chamber. Since the Hay family of Delgatie remained Catholic after the Reformation and supported the Catholic Jacobite kings in the early 18th century, the unfortunate victim may have been a priest employed in secret by the family and hidden in a priest’s hole. Things have quietened down at Delgatie Castle after an exorcism. If the ghosts are still there, none seem to disturb visitors or the many guests who stay in the castle’s holiday accommodation but the stories live on.

In 1732, Francis Wemyss inherited substantial property at the death his maternal grandfather, Colonel Francis Charteris, the owner of a fortune and large landholdings near Haddington. To honour his inheritance, Francis changed his name to Charteris and, by 1790, was styling himself 7th Earl of Wemyss even though the title had been forfeited by his elder brother after the Jacobite Risings. In 1790 he also commissioned the aging architect, Robert Adam, to build him a substantial mansion at Gosford House. The inheritance that partly funded the building, Robert Adam’s last commission, came with a scandalous story attached. Francis’ grandfather, Colonel Charteris, was a thoroughly bad character, even by the standards of the early 18th century. Described, a generation later, by Lord Chesterfield as “the most notorious blasted rascal in the world”, Colonel Charteris’ poor reputation was sealed by a notorious rape trial in 1730 which was the media sensation of the period. He was born into Edinburgh’s landed classes and joined the army, probably hoping to make his fortune. He was drummed out of the army for cheating at cards, then again for fabricating a robbery, a third time dismissed by Parliament for taking bribes. Military service however, allowed him to prosper either through gambling or, more frequently, lending money at exorbitant rates. By 1715, he was a Colonel (although he reputedly won the rank at cards) and by 1720, he had made a significant fortune speculating in The South Seas Company. Meanwhile, according to the poet, Alexander Pope “his house was a perpetual bawdy-house” where young girls were regularly lured by agents with the promise of a position as a servant only to be sexual abused. In 1722, he had bought his way out of a rape conviction in Musselburgh but in 1730, the accusation of servant girl, Ann Bond, found its mark. Ann, something of a heroine for a Georgian #MeToo movement, claimed he had employed her under a false name and when she refused his advances, imprisoned her in his house before raping her. Charteris defended himself by attempting

to blacken his victim’s reputation, but he was convicted of the capital offence of rape. Charteris spent time in Newgate prison but by the time of his death in 1732, had reclaimed his lands and fortune and secured a pardon. His reputation, however, was never to recover, not least because the lively pamphleteers of the time pitted his previous dismal reputation against Ann Bond’s demonstrable innocence. He was immortalised as the epitome of a Georgian degenerate, by both Alexander Pope and as a model for the Rake in Hogarth’s popular prints ‘A Rake’s Progress’. What stories will you hear this year? Please send Hudson’s your favourites, we’d love to hear them. visitheritage.co.uk 89

THE GREAT SOUTH WINDOW, CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL

As society becomes increasingly secular, it is easy to forget the central importance of our great medieval cathedrals in British life. They are among our oldest heritage buildings and often open a window into a medieval past which is hard for us to understand today, as well as still being active elements of our national life.

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There are many ways to engage with cathedrals beyond their core purpose as centres of religion. Most obviously, architecture designed to connect you to God can give you a spiritual thrill whatever your beliefs. Even today, the Gothic cathedrals of Britain tower over the buildings that surround them and give you some idea of how astonishing they must have been to early medieval citizens unaccustomed to buildings over two storeys. Gothic cathedrals are also showcases for stained glass, an artform which reached its heights in the late medieval period, used to both beautify the buildings and relate biblical stories to the congregation. Canterbury Cathedral has long been known for some of the earliest stained glass in Europe, but hit the headlines in 2021 when the date of some of its windows was pushed back by nearly half a century. The story really begins in the 1980s when the American art historian Madeleine Caviness, a world expert on stained glass art, began to suspect that some of the stained glass at Canterbury may be older than dated. The earliest glass at Canterbury is

a series of panels of the Ancestors of Jesus Christ, dated to the 1220s. The most eager church goer today would be hard put to name the lineage of Christ but in the early church, these ancestors were important. For a start, the credibility of Jesus rested in part on the fulfilment of prophesies made to his forebears and a series of images of ancestors links him to Abraham and in particular, David, from whom both his parents could claim descent. Both the gospels of Matthew and of Luke give a list of the ancestors of Christ but for illiterate worshippers in the 12th century, the windows in the Quire at Canterbury communicated the same information in a visual form. During conservation, the window panels were removed and the full impact of these life sized figures was revealed. Applying a little bit of revolutionary technology provided the answers to their origins. Researchers at the University College London used a type of hand held spectrometer, catchily called a WindowLyser, to undertake chemical analysis of the window glass, revealing the dates of individual sections of the glass. Four panels stood out as being earlier than the mostly 13th century glass. visitheritage.co.uk 91

“Nothing like it could be seen in England either for the light of its glass windows, the gleaming of its marble pavements, or the many-coloured paintings which led the eyes to the paneled ceiling above.” These four had already been identified as of interest by Madeleine Caviness based on clues in the clothing, and now, lead researcher Laura Ware Adlington of UCL and Léonie Seliger, Director of the Canterbury’s Stained Glass Studio were able to confirm that they were probably made about 1130-40. The date is significant. Canterbury Cathedral is, of course, our oldest foundation, St Augustine built a church here in 597 on his mission to bring Christianity to the Saxon Kings of Britain. Today the earliest parts of the cathedral date to 1070-77 when a fine new building was started by Archbishop Lanfranc to mark his accession to the see of Canterbury, shortly after the Norman Conquest. Lanfranc’s cathedral was doubled in size in the early 1100s, when the four earliest Ancestor panels would have been part of the decoration of the Quire. The glowing terms in which it was described by the chronicler William of Malmesbury give an idea of the magnificence of this early cathedral. “Nothing like it could be seen in England either for the light of its glass windows, the gleaming of its marble pavements, or the many-coloured paintings which led the eyes to the paneled ceiling above.” THE GOTHIC QUIRE AT CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL

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NOAH, FROM THE CANTERBURY ANCESTOR PANELS

Canterbury was long established as a centre of pilgrimage – miraculous cures were attributed to St Dunstan throughout the 10th century – but it was the cult of St Thomas Becket which really made the cathedral rich. The brutal murder of Archbishop Becket occurred in 1170 when four knights burst into the cathedral and hacked the priest to death on the steps to the altar. The incident was widely reported in gory detail and Becket was hailed as a martyr before being officially canonised in 1173, making Canterbury a centre of veneration from Trondheim to Sicily. The incident rocked the monarchy of Henry II, who was widely regarded as responsible, the king himself walked barefoot in penitence to the tomb of the saint in July 1174. By the time the shrine of St Thomas was destroyed in the Reformation, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims had made the journey to Canterbury, adherents to a cult which was one of the most popular in medieval Europe. Only two months after King Henry’s barefoot atonement, in September 1174, a terrible fire broke out in the cathedral destroying much of the building. Significantly the four Ancestor windows

are survivors of that conﬂagration and must have been rescued by the monks before being reinstated in the clerestory of the magnificent Gothic building that replaced it. These, then are the glass windows described by William of Malmesbury and the windows that witnessed the killing of Becket and the penitence of Henry II. They have a dual significance, both for their historical context and for their new status as among the oldest stained glass panels in the world. Six of the Ancestor windows have been on a journey since their restoration, travelling to the J Paul Getty Museum in California and to the Metropolitan Museum in New York before returning to Canterbury. Now they are back in the Great South Window and will be part of a new guided tour for visitors of the remarkable collection of stained glass in the cathedral this year, including the 14th century Miracle Windows which retell the miracles associated with St Thomas Becket. We will be able to appreciate their scale as well as the artistry that produced these works of art at the very outset of Anglo-Norman Britain.

NATHAN, ANCESTOR OF THE VIRGIN MARY, THE OLDEST STAINED GLASS IN THE WORLD, CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL

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“In things transitory resteth no glory” - the motto set below the portico on the garden front of Lamport Hall

Lamport Hall G E T T I N G TO K N OW. . .

HUDSON’S FRONT COVER COMPETITION WINNER 2022

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THE ORIGINAL GARDEN GNOME

T H E D E F I N I T I V E G U I D E T O H E R I TA G E I N T H E U N I T E D K I N G D O M

The family collections have accumulated over the 12 generations of Ishams to live at Lamport. The Library contains a celebrated collection of books begun by the Elizabethan, Thomas Isham (who was blind), and augmented over the next two centuries until Sir Justinian, 5th Bt, commissioned Smith of Warwick to design a room later supplied with bookshelves topped with busts of suitably serious Classical scholars. The collection still contains Charles I’s own bible.

L A M P O RT H A L L Northamptonshire Lamport Hall is one of those places where you scratch the surface and discover the unexpected. The house was home to the Isham family for over 450 years and visitors will find themselves in an archetypal British country house, rebuilt and extended by one generation after another according to prevailing fashion and the ebb and flow of fortunes. The family history, however, is anything but predictable. The Isham family fortune had its origins in the medieval wool industry and the first house was a fine Tudor mansion of which only the stables give a hint today. The family was upwardly mobile, buying a knighthood from James I and rising to the aristocracy with a baronetcy in 1627. There was a set back during the English Civil War, when Sir Justinian Isham 2nd Bt was imprisoned as a Royalist, a vast equestrian portrait of Charles I still hangs today, amidst other Royal portraits, in perhaps the finest room in the house, the High Room. The room shows off some of Lamport’s best architecture, soaring through two storeys, linking a fire surround laden with swags and swans by John Webb, architect to Sir Justinian 2nd Bt with a plasterwork ceiling sporting tritons and cherubs added by Francis Smith of Warwick for Sir Justinian 5th Bt.

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As the Library suggests, the 17th century Ishams were a literary lot with an unusual ﬂair for writing diaries. Sir Justinian Isham, 2nd Bt encouraged his teenage son, Thomas, to keep a diary in Latin, giving us a peek into Georgian rural life. Meanwhile, Sir Justinian’s unmarried sister Elizabeth was writing a confessional diary which is, in effect, the ﬁrst autobiography by a woman in England.

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Front cover image: A corner of the Drawing Room at Lamport Hall in Northamptonshire. A portrait of Elizabeth, Lady Isham, the first wife of Sir Edmund Isham 6th Bt, hangs against yellowed silk brocade above a fine sofa table of around 1790. The portrait is one of a group of three painted by Thomas Hudson of Sir Edmund and his two wives in the 1750s.

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In the 1670s, the diarist Sir Thomas Isham 3rd Bt, was an enthusiastic Grand Tourist, who assiduously acquired old master pictures during a two year tour of Europe and secured his own immortality with a portrait by Italian artist, Carlo Maratti. He died of smallpox aged 24 on the eve of his wedding, so hardly had time to hang his treasures before the house passed to his brother, Edmund. Through the 18th and 19th centuries, the Ishams were model country gentlemen, members of parliament and local dignitaries. They found just enough energy to add a couple of wings and more to the house, attend parliament and distinguish themselves in the county. An exhibition of rural life in the stables gives something of the ﬂavour of these years.

Victorian owner Sir Charles Isham, 10th Bt, created an extraordinary garden around the house, planting yew walks, an Italian garden and a magnificent specimen wisteria which still produces a lavish curtain of purple flowers each May. The high spot was a rockery, where he created a miniature world populated by dwarf trees, tiny alpine flowers and painted ceramic gnomes. These fellows were collected by Sir Charles in Nuremberg where they were folk art objects thought to bring good luck. One of Sir Charles’ gnomes, the first garden gnome seen in Britain, still survives in the collection at Lamport and spawned a fashion in Britain’s gardens that continues today. Glamour is not a word usually associated with British country landowners, but once again, the Ishams retain the power to surprise. After the Second World War, Gyles Isham spent two decades in local affairs like his forebears but, before the war, he had quite a different life. An up-and-coming London stage actor in the early 1930s, he left Britain for a successful career in Hollywood, most famously starring in 1935’s box office smash Anna Karenina alongside the legendary Greta Garbo. After his death in 1976, the house was left to a charitable trust which looks after the Isham legacy today. These stunning view of Lamport Hall was selected for the 2022 Hudson’s cover from around 30 heritage places that submitted images for consideration. We are grateful to all the places that supplied an amazing range and variety of views; it reminded us once again of just how lucky we are in Britain to have such a choice of extraordinary historic places to visit. visitheritage.co.uk 97

Events LONDON

LONDON

RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 24th - 28th May 2022 Wander through a stunning selection of expertly designed gardens and be amazed by seasonal plants and colours that haven’t been seen since 2019. As always, the Great Pavilion will feature displays and growers from all over the world with experts on hand to answer your questions and provide their top tips. See innovative exhibits and learn about developments and new techniques in horticulture. Shop for garden sculptures, tools, plants and gifts.

LONDON LANDMARK, PICCADILLY CIRCUS AND THE STATUE OF EROS, AND CROWDS IN THE CENTRE OF LONDON.

PRIDE IN LONDON 2nd July 2022

Westminster

COUNTRYSIDE Royal Parks Hampstead Heath River Thames HERITAGE Royal palaces Homes of the Famous Parliament & Democracy FOOD Cuisines of the world Jellied Eels Chelsea Buns

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City of London

London celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQA+ community in an annual festival and parade. Free events take place in the city and in Trafalgar Square bringing together tens of thousands of people of different, genders, ethnicities and sexualities. Festivities take place in various locations across the capital culminating in the Pride Parade which is the only parade to close Oxford Street, London’s busiest shopping street.

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NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 28th August 2022 Join Europe’s largest street festival in West London’s annual Caribbean party. The festival began in 1966 and was borne out of the Trinidad Carnival which celebrated Caribbean culture and traditions in London. Just 500 people attended. Today the carnival attracts up to 2.5 million people each year to join in the dancing and celebrations. Brightly coloured parades, outrageous costumes and music ﬁll the streets where revellers can drink, dance and enjoy street food. visitheritage.co.uk 99

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One of the great cities of the world, sprawling London is really a series of villages, each with its own separate character.

SYO N PA R K

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London home of the Duke of Northumberland with magniﬁcent Robert Adam interiors, 40-acres of gardens, including the spectacular Great Conservatory. Described by John Betjeman as the ‘Grand Architectural Walk’, Syon House and its 200-acre park is the London home of the Duke of Northumberland, whose family, the Percys, have lived here for 400 years. Originally the site of a late medieval monastery, excavated by Channel 4’s Time Team, Syon Park has a fascinating history. Catherine Howard was imprisoned at Syon before her execution, Lady Jane Grey was offered the crown whilst staying at Syon, and the 9th Earl of Northumberland was imprisoned in the Tower of London for 15 years because of his association with the Gunpowder Plot. The present house has Tudor origins but contains some of Robert Adam’s ﬁnest interiors, which were commissioned by the 1st Duke in the 1760s. The private apartments and State bedrooms are available to view.

OWNER The Duke of Northumberland CONTACT Contact: Estate Office Tel: 020 8560 0882 Email: info@syonpark.co.uk Events: events@syonpark.co.uk

The house can be hired for ﬁlming and photo shoots subject to availability. Within the ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped park are 40 acres of gardens which contain the spectacular Great Conservatory designed by Charles Fowler in the 1820s. The House and Great Conservatory are available for corporate and private hire. The Northumberland Room in Syon House is an excellent venue for conferences, meetings, lunches and dinners (max 60).

2022 is a great year to be in London because after a 5 year restoration programme, the Palace of Westminster, aka the Houses of Parliament, perhaps one of London’s most iconic buildings, will finally be shedding its scaffolding. Most recognisable of all, the Elizabeth Tower,

Be sure that when you book a trip to the UK’s capital city, there will be plenty of heritage places and heritage events to draw you in to the long fascinating history of Britain.

The State Apartments make a sumptuous setting for dinners, concerts, receptions, launches and wedding ceremonies (max 120). Marquees can be erected on the lawn adjacent to the house for balls and corporate events. The Great Conservatory is available for summer parties, launches, ﬁlming, photoshoots and wedding receptions (max 150).

LOCATION Syon House, Syon Park, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8JF Map Ref: 19:7C Between Brentford & Twickenham, off A4, A310 in SW London. OPENING TIMES Please see website for opening times.

No flash photography in the house.

By arrangement.

WCs.

By arrangement.

Free parking.

Café.

WCs. House - Limited access. Gardens and Great Conservatory - fully accessible.

Syon Park Visitor Centre, open daily 10.30am-5pm during the season.

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Behind the theatres and shopping streets of the West End, you’ll find birthplace museums where the homes of Britain’s history makers are open to visitors, whether it’s literary masters like Dickens or Keats that interest you, painters like Hogarth, Turner and Lord Leighton or politicians like the Duke of Wellington and Benjamin Franklin. On the fringes are country houses swallowed up by the growing metropolis including Marble Hill House, Kenwood House, Strawberry Hill, Syon Park and Chiswick House. At the city’s heart are palaces and fortresses that have acted as the centre of government, including the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace.

There are lots of reasons to be in London in 2022, not least to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of HM The Queen on the Bank Holiday weekend of 3 to 5 June. Many of London’s key events have heritage status in their own right and are experiences everyone should have at least once in the lifetime. April sees the annual University Boat Race on the River Thames, it’s been held ever since Cambridge challenged Oxford in 1829. Wimbledon, the world’s oldest tennis tournament is held each June and has been since 1877, when lawn tennis was still a novel idea. Less ancient but more colourful is the vibrant Notting Hill Carnival, now in its 56th year and held each August Bank Holiday weekend. Oldest of all London’s annual events is November’s Lord Mayors’ Parade through the City, which dates to the reign of King John in 1215. Some ceremonies with a long heritage happen daily. Wait at Buckingham Palace before midday for the Changing of the Guard which has been held here since 1837 when Queen Victoria moved in and before that, at the now lost Palace of Whitehall from 1660. The nightly Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London when the doors are locked at 10pm has been held since the 14th century.

London

LONDON

which we all know as Big Ben, has had a facelift and hasn’t looked this good since 1859.

ADMISSION Please see website. ADDITIONAL Syon House Ventures reserves the right to alter opening times. Please phone or check website for up to date details and special events.

Syon House & the Great Conservatory available for exclusive luncheons, meetings & corporate. Available for formal dinners, ceremonies, receptions & parties. See website for details.

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SOUTH E A ST OXFORDSHIRE • BERKSHIRE • BUCKINGHAMSHIRE • HAMPSHIRE ISLE OF WIGHT • SURRE Y • SUSSE X • KENT

MAY MORNING, OXFORD 1st May 2022

Every 1st May, tens of thousands of people meet outside Magdalen College at 6am to take part in a 500 year old May Day tradition to welcome in the Spring. As the clock chimes six, the Magdalen College Choir sings out Hymnus Eucharisticus from the top of the Great Tower, followed by bells being rung out over the city. Until 2005, revellers would often strip off their clothes and jump from Magdalen bridge into the River Cherwell however this practice was banned when the shallow water caused injuries. After the singing, the crowds walk into the city where Morris Dancers perform and festivities continue for most of the morning.

THE ICONIC SPINNAKER TOWER IN PORTSMOUTH

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HAMPSHIRE Winchester Southampton Portsmouth

Brockenhurst

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Bournemouth

COUNTRYSIDE Chalk downs New Forest The Solent HERITAGE Mansions & manor houses Plant collector gardens Naval heritage FOOD Apples & cherries Banoffee pie Fine English wine

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Sevenoaks

Guildford Tunbridge Wells

SUSSEX Chichester

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BEAULIEU AUTOJUMBLE, HAMPSHIRE KENT

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Spring Autojumble 14th - 15th May, International Autojumble 10 - 11th September The annual International event is Europe’s biggest with over 2000 stalls full of classic car parts and anything else you might need for your next car project. There is also the opportunity to purchase a vintage car with around 200 for sale across the event. The Spring event offers another opportunity for motoring enthusiasts to browse for spares or enjoy car club displays. Tickets include admission to the National Motor Museum.

HENLEY ROYAL REGATTA, OXFORDSHIRE 28th June - 3rd July 2022 The regatta was originally staged in 1839 by the Mayor of Henley and began as a fair but emphasis quickly shifted to competitive rowing as its main focus. It became “Royal” Henley in 1851 when Prince Albert became patron. The event has grown in popularity to the extent that there are now so many competitors (Olympians and new crews alike) that the event lasts for 5 days with qualifying races the week before. Today the Regatta is considered an important sporting and social event. The traditional course is 1 mile and 550 yards (2,112 metres) in length. visitheritage.co.uk 103

B E AU LI E U www.beaulieu.co.uk

A RU N D E L C A STLE & GA R D E N S www.arundelcastle.org

CONTACT Stephen Manion, Castle Manager Email: visits@arundelcastle.org

LOCATION Arundel Castle, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9AB Map Ref: 3:G6. Central Arundel, N of A27. Brighton 40 mins, Worthing 15 mins, Chichester 15 mins. From London A3 or A24, 1½ hrs. M25 motorway, 30m. Bus: Bus stop 100 yds. Rail: Station ½m. Air: Gatwick 25m.

Attendants on duty.

Closed 25 Dec.

Professional staff available

Unlimited.

Sandwiches to cooked meals, and hot & cold drinks. Seats 250.

In grounds, on leads only.

Please see website.

Conferences, meetings or receptions.

Please see website.

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OPENING TIMES Arundel Castle is open 1st April - 30th October 2022, please contact us or visit our website for up-to-date information. ADMISSION Please contact us or visit our website for up-to-date prices and booking information.

Refreshments available.

On special event days admission prices may vary.

Light snacks and lunches.

Lavatories / WC are located in the garden and in the Castle.

By prior arrangement. Tour time 1½-2 hrs.

Discover the distinctive & exclusive gift range in the Castle Shop.

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Baby changing facilities available.

OWNER Lord Montagu. CONTACT Visitor Enquiries: Tel: 01590 612345 Email: visit@beaulieu.co.uk LOCATION Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7ZN Map Ref: 3:C6 M27 to J2, A326, B3054 follow brown signs. Take the local bus service within the New Forest. There is a Station at Brockenhurst 7m away. OPENING TIMES Summer Whitsun-Sep Daily, 10am-6pm. Winter Oct-Whitsun Daily, 10am-5pm. Please check website for exact dates. ADMISSION All year individual and group rates upon application. Group Discount: 15+. REGULAR EVENTS Beaulieu hosts a range of family-friendly and motoring themed events throughout the year. Visit www.beaulieu.co.uk for details.

B RO U G HTO N C A STL E

WCs, ramps and lifts. Please see website.

Special rates for school children (5-16yrs) & teachers.

3 sets of disabled toilets on the site.

Wheelchairs in Visitor Reception by prior booking.

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The Trustees reserve the right to close any or all parts of the Castle at any time. Please check the website for up to date information.

Ample parking in town car park.

Cycle route through the estate.

Palace House Kitchen Shop & Main Reception Shop.

Arundel Castle’s story begins in 1067 and continues today as the home of the Duke of Norfolk. The original motte and medieval keep provide commanding views over the landscape, giving visitors a real understanding of the castle’s location. Over the centuries it has evolved into a fabulous stately home in the heart of Arundel town, with amazing art including Van Dyck and Canaletto, ﬁne furniture and wonderful architecture. Our award winning grounds and gardens are a tranquil delight to explore with surprises around each corner, whether you are in the unusual stumpery or the recently opened water gardens. Exciting events programme with combat, costume and crafts for the whole family.

OWNER Arundel Castle Trustees Ltd.

Allow 4-5 hours for visits.

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Once the gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey, Palace House has been the Montagu family home since 1538. Costumed guides will give you a flavour of life ‘below stairs’. Visit the restored Victorian Kitchen and discover The Art of Belinda, Lady Montagu. In the Clock House, explore a dedicated Soviet Russian art gallery. Founded in 1204, Beaulieu Abbey was largely destroyed during the Reformation. The conserved ruins and exhibition tell its story, while the National Motor Museum features over 280 vehicles. There is plenty to explore in the grounds, from the Victorian Flower and Kitchen Gardens to the informal Mill Pond Walk. Younger visitors will love the Little Beaulieu adventure play area.

Broughton Castle is essentially a family home lived in by Lord and Lady Saye & Sele and their family. The original medieval Manor House, of which much remains today, was built in about 1300 by Sir John de Broughton. It stands on an island site surrounded by a 3 acre moat. The Castle was greatly enlarged between 1550 and 1600, at which time it was embellished with magnificent plaster ceilings, splendid panelling and fine fireplaces. In the 17th Century, William, 8th Lord Saye & Sele, played a leading role in national affairs. He opposed Charles I’s efforts to rule without Parliament and Broughton became a secret meeting place for the King’s opponents. During the Civil War, William raised a regiment and he and his four sons all fought at the nearby Battle of Edgehill. Photography allowed in house.

Available for booked groups.

Limited parking. Disabled parking available. Partial, please see the ‘Disabled Access’ section of the website for further details. Guide dogs only in house. On leads in grounds.

Available by prior arrangement. Primary and secondary school groups are welcome. Groups may book morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas. The small gift shop is open on all open days from 2pm until 5pm.

OWNER Lord Saye & Sele CONTACT Contact: Manager, Mrs James Tel: 01295 276070 Email: info@broughtoncastle.com LOCATION Broughton, Nr Banbury, Oxfordshire OX15 5EB Map Ref: 7:A10 Broughton Castle is 2½m SW of Banbury Cross on the B4035, Shipston-on-Stour - Banbury Road. OPENING TIMES Apr-Sep inclusive, 2-5pm Weds, Suns & Bank Holiday Mons. Open all year for groups - by appointment only. ADMISSION Adult £10, Child (5-15yrs) £6, Concession £9, Garden only £6 Groups: Adult £10, Child (5-15yrs) £7 Garden only: £7 (There is a minimum charge for groups - please contact the manager for details). visitheritage.co.uk 105

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www.canterbury-cathedral.org Established by St Augustine in 597AD, this masterpiece of Romanesque and Gothic architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site has been described as ‘England in Stone’, its history interlinked with stories from Magna Carta to the Blitz, and with King Henry IV and the Black Prince buried within. Following Archbishop Thomas Becket’s 1170 murder, his shrine became a popular place of pilgrimage and Canterbury Cathedral continues the tradition of visitor welcome today. The Cathedral’s serene beauty is sure to impress, from the architectural marvels of the Nave and Bell Harry Tower, through to tranquil, contemplative gardens. With tour options and talks available, we invite you to visit and be inspired. Leaflets, guidebooks and multimedia guides.

Accessible WCs. Wheelchair available. Hearing loops. Limited access.

Audio Tours

Shop open daily.

Toilet facilities available. Baby changing facilities available. Open All Year Take-away kiosk open during summer.

Guide, hearing, assistance dogs Group tours/visit options available.

CONTACT melodie.robson@canterbury-cathedral.org. Tel: 01227 762862, Group enquiries: 01227 862749, Email: visits@canterbury-cathedral.org LOCATION The Precincts, Canterbury, CT1 2EH. Well served by M20 and M2 links to the rest of England. Transport routes: Car, Bus, Train, Aeroplane, Ferry.

Additional: Tickets can be validated for unlimited free visits for 12 months, at no extra cost. (See website for T&Cs).

School, Language and University group visits.

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C H A RT W E L L www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell Visit the home of Sir Winston Churchill, left just as he would have known it and where he spent his time both at work and with his wife and children, famously saying ‘a day away from Chartwell is a day wasted’. Enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of a 20th century flower garden, from spring blossom to summer roses, autumn apples to winter trees; the garden at Chartwell is a feast for the eyes, whatever the season. Explore Churchill’s art studio containing the largest single collection of his paintings, before finishing with a cream tea in the café or trip to the shop.

Café Accessible toilets

www.buscotpark.com

ADMISSION Adult £14.00, Child - Kids Go Free Until October 2022! Children under school age Free. Group Discounts available.

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B U SCOT PA R K

OPENING TIMES Check website for up-to-date opening dates & times.

Baby changing facilities available.

Dogs welcome on short leads in garden

Buscot Park is the home of the Henderson Family and the present Lord and Lady Faringdon, with their eldest son James and his wife Lucinda. They look after the property on behalf of the National Trust, as well as the family collection of pictures, furniture, ceramics and objets d’art, known as the Faringdon Collection, which is displayed in the House. Built between 1780 and 1783 for a local landowner, Edward Loveden Townsend, the estate was purchased in 1889 by Lord Faringdon’s great-grandfather, Alexander Henderson, a ﬁnancier of exceptional skill and ability, who in 1916, was created the 1st Lord Faringdon. He greatly enlarged the House, commissioned Harold Peto to design the famous Italianate water garden, and laid the foundations of the Faringdon Collection. Among his many purchases were Rembrandt’s portrait of Pieter Six, Rossetti’s portrait of Pandora, and Burne-Jones’s famous

CONTACT Owner: The National Trust (Administered on their behalf by Lord Faringdon) Contact: The Estate Office Tel: 01367 240786 Info Line: 01367 240932 Email: estbuscot@aol.com

CONTACT Tel: 01732 868381, Email: chartwell@nationaltrust.org.uk LOCATION Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1PS OPENING TIMES Please see the website for opening times and prices. Free for National Trust members. Social media: @Chartwellnt on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

series, The Legend of the Briar Rose. His grandson and heir, Gavin Henderson, added considerably to the Collection, acquiring important furniture designed by Robert Adam and Thomas Hope, and was instrumental in returning the House to its late 18th Century appearance. The family, together with their fellow Trustees, continue to add to the Collection, to freshen its display, and to enliven the gardens and grounds for the continuing enjoyment of visitors.

OPENING TIMES House, Grounds & Tea Room: 1 Apr - 30 Sept, 2 - 6pm. Wed-Fri & BH weekends as listed on website.

Grounds Only: Adults £9. Over 65’s £7. Child (5-15) £4.50. National Trust Members - Free.

LOCATION Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU Map Ref: 6:P12 Between Faringdon & Lechlade on A417.

No photography in house. Toilet and disabled WCs facilities available. Ample car parking, 2 coach spaces.

ADMISSION House & Grounds: Adults £12. Over 65’s £10. Child (5-15) £6. National Trust Members - Free.

Partial. Ramps & motorised PMVs. Please contact prior to visit for more information. Steps to House. Not permitted - Guide dogs only. They may be exercised in the Paddock Field (the overflow car park).

Small shop selling peppermint products, local cider, honey, guide books & a selection of postcards. A selection of plants and surplus kitchen garden produce available when in season.

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H A M M E RWOO D PA R K

www.wellington.co.uk

www.hammerwoodpark.co.uk

Admission to house by guided tour 2pm. Park open from 11am-5.30pm. Please see website for further details.

LOCATION East Grinstead, Sussex RH19 3QE Map Ref: 4:J4 3.5 m E of East Grinstead on A264 to Tunbridge Wells, 1m W of Holtye.

ADMISSION House & Park: Adult £10, Child £2. Private viewing by arrangement.

OPENING TIMES Weds; Sats and bank holiday Mons, June to end Sept.

CONTACT Sally Lewis Tel: 01304 840107 Email: enquiries@goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk LOCATION Goodnestone Park, Nr Wingham, Canterbury, Kent CT3 1PL Map 4:N3. OS Ref TR254 544. 8m Canterbury, 1½m E of B2046 - A2 to Wingham Road, signposted from this road. Postcode of Car Park: CT3 1PJ. OPENING TIMES For opening times please refer to website. ADMISSION For admission prices please refer to website. Suitable. WCs. Licensed. Partial. By arrangement. Parking. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. Plant Sales. Events please see website.

After the Duke of Wellington’s victory against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, the Duke chose Stratfield Saye as his country estate. The house contains many of the 1st Duke’s possessions and is still occupied by his descendants being a family home rather than a museum. CONTACT Estate Office Tel: 01256 882694 OPENING TIMES & ADMISSION Please see website for up to date information.

KNOLE

Parking is available.

WC. Please contact for further details see access statement on the website.

Access to Stratfield Saye House is by guided tour only.

Discover this magnificent 600-year-old estate. 14/03/2022 16:46 Glynde Place, and the estate it sits in the heart Explore grand courtyards, vast parkland and of, have been lived in by the same family since historic showrooms with collections of Royal Stuart its earliest records. From the Waleys in the 11C furniture and paintings by renowned artists. Take through to the current owners, the Brands, the in panoramic views from the top of the Gatehouse house has passed by marriage through four families. Built in 1569, this Grade I Elizabethan Tower. The Brewhouse Café is open. There is house sits on the edge of the Sussex Downs with views across to the Weald. seating inside, on the Rooftop Terrace and the CONTACT The Estate Office Tel: 01273 858 224. Email: info@glynde.co.uk LOCATION picnic area. Both the gift shop and bookshop are Glynde, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6SX ///pointer.double.clarifies OPENING TIMES House open and offer something for everyone. and Tea-Room: May & June on Wed, Thurs & Sundays and B/Holidays including August CONTACT Tel: 01732 462100 Email: knole@nationaltrust.org.uk B/holiday Sunday and Monday. House opening times: 2-5pm, Tea Room opening times: LOCATION Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 0RP (Sat nav TN13 1HX). 1-5pm. ADMISSION £8 Adult, £3 under 15s, Free to under 12s and Historic House OPENING TIMES & ADMISSION Please see our website for more details. Members. Parking: Free parking for cars only. Free flow guided tours on Wednesdays and Sundays and guided tours only on Thursdays. Pre-booked Private Tour: By arrangement on non-house open days (Mon, Tues, Fri). Please call the Estate Office.

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‘One of the finest Tudor Manor Houses in England’ Country Life. Grade I Listed and noted for its outstanding architectural and historical importance. Home of the Palmers for nearly 500 years, passing from father to son over 14 generations. Highlights include the magnificent Great Hall, oak and lacquer furniture and artwork which combine to tell the story of the House. The stunning Coach House Barn with its landscaped courtyard provides a beautiful space for events. Film & photo shoots. Weddings. Events No stiletto heels. Loos equipped with disabled facilities at the House and Kitchen Garden.

By special appointment. Min 20

Garden centre (www.dckg.co.uk).

Plenty of free parking available.

Flexible venue for conferences, meetings and launches.

Welcomes disabled and special needs visitors. Video tour of upstairs rooms.

For events & activity days, please see the ‘Events’ section of the website.

Obligatory. A range of flexible options for visiting Dorney Court.

Perfect wedding reception venue with landscaped gardens and 12C Church.

Guided tour aimed at the curriculum with a focus on the Tudors.

Perfectly suited for filming & photographic shoots; unquestionably unique with stunning backdrops.

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CONTACT Owner/Contact: Mr James Palmer Tel: 01628 604638 Email: info@dorneycourt.co.uk Twitter: @dorneycourt LOCATION Nr. Windsor, Berkshire SL4 6QP Map Ref: 3:G2 5 mins off M4/J7, 10 mins from Windsor, 2m W of Eton. OPENING TIMES 1 & 2 May and 2 & 3 June and all August open afternoon 12.30 - 4pm. ADMISSION Adult £10, Child (10 yrs+) £5.50, OAPs £9.00. Groups: 10+ £9.50pp when open to public. Private group rates at other times.

Fine English furniture and strong collection of English portraits (Mytens, Kneller, Dahl, Reynolds and several Gainsboroughs). Charming interlinked walled gardens and ongoing restoration of monumental Renaissance water garden. A private gem. ‘There is no finer pre-civil war town house in England than this’ - Simon Jenkins, The Times. ‘Deserves a medal’ - Jools Holland. The Italian Garden now an astonishing reality with fountains, water railings, water cannons, antique and modern sculptures, oculus domed gazebo, grassed and gravelled walks and ponds. Arranged dramatically over three levels with all the walls raised from the archaeologically excavated footings, this garden is a climax to the well established and much loved sequence of walled gardens. Antique privies with lavender strewn floors. Charity run Tea Shop. Open when house is open.

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Fabled city mansion deriving its name from the stay of Charles II on the eve of The Restoration. This complex ancient house has beautiful interiors with exceptional early paintwork related to decorative scheme ‘run up’ for Charles’ visit. The house also inspired Dickens to create ‘Miss Havisham’ here. ‘Interiors of rare historical resonance and poetry’, Country Life.

Licensed. The Palmer Arms - good, hearty food in a classic pub setting. Gift shop offering stationery, postcards & mementos of a wonderful day.

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R E STO R ATI O N HOUSE www.restorationhouse.co.uk

The Tea Room offers a range of light snacks, homemade goodies, soft drinks & delicious cream teas.

Accepts Euros.

GLYNDE PLACE

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LOCATION Stratfield Saye, Hampshire RG7 2BZ Map Ref: 3:E2 - Equidistant from Reading (M4/J11) & Basingstoke (M3/J6) 1½m W of the A33.

Toilet facilities available.

An outstanding country house, dating from the time of Henry VIII and substantially remodelled in the Georgian period. Home of the Gage family, it houses an exemplary collection of works of art and Sevres porcelain. CONTACT 01273 858307 Email: events@firle.com LOCATION Firle, Nr Lewes, East Sussex Map Ref: 4:J6 4m SE of Lewes on A27 Brighton/Eastbourne Road. OPENING TIMES Please see website for 2022 summer season opening days and times. Tea Room is open to all on house opening days only ADMISSION Please see the website. All tickets must be prebooked online. Contact the Events Team for group tours - 01273 977364. Wheelchair access to the ground floor and Tea Room only. In grounds on leads and outside on tea terrance. Wide range of accommodation for parties of any size. Exclusive out of hours guided tours. Tea room, please see website for details. Shop. Available for private hire. Please see website for special events. For details on weddings, contact weddings@firle.com or 07788 446621.

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CONTACT Owner: David and AnneNoelle Pinnegar Tel: 01342 850594 Email: antespam@gmail.com

FIRLE PLACE www.firle.com

‘The most perfect English garden’ 14 acres of beautiful tranquillity including a woodland area, large walled garden and tearoom.

South East Set within picturesque Sussex parkland, Hammerwood Park is a Grade 1-listed country house and the first work of architect and polymath Benjamin Latrobe (1764-1820) celebrated for his later contributions to the White House and the Capitol in Washington D.C. Since 1982, the house has been the home of the Pinnegar family, who saved the historic property from dereliction and have continued to welcome visitors for guided tours, teas and concerts in the summer season.

GOODNESTONE PARK GARDENS www.goodnestoneparkgardens.co.uk

CONTACT Owner: R Tucker & J Wilmot Tel: 01634 848520 Email: robert.tucker@restorationhouse.co.uk LOCATION 17-19 Crow Lane, Rochester, Kent ME1 1RF Map Ref: 4:K2 In historic centre of Rochester, off High Street, opposite the Vines Park. 5 minutes’ walk from Rochester Station with high-speed to St Pancras and regular services to Victoria and Charing Cross. OPENING TIMES (2022) 26th May to 30th Sept, Thursdays and Fridays only, 10-5. Sats 4th June and 16th July only, 12-5. ADMISSION House and Garden: Adult £11/Concession £9 (40 page colour guide book included), Student/Art Fund £7.50, Child £5. Garden only: Adult £6. Tickets on the door on the day or advance booking online. Guided Tours only available some days in April, contact us directly to book. visitheritage.co.uk 109

HIGH BEECHES WOODLAND & WATER GARDEN www.highbeeches.com

BROADLANDS Romsey, Hampshire SO51 9ZD. Broadlands is the historic home of the Mountbatten family. Map Ref: 3:C5 Email: housetours@broadlandsestates.co.uk Tel: 01794 505080 Website: www.broadlandsestates.co.uk High Beeches Eighth page (SE).indd 1 Open: 12pm-5pm, 13th-27th April 2022, 13th-25th Aug and Mon 29th Aug 2022. Please see our website for all the details.

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A beautiful woodland and water garden which has been sensitively planted with many rare trees and shrubs. A superb wildflower meadow and spectacular autumn colour. CONTACT Contact: Sarah Bray Tel: 01444 400589 Email: gardens@highbeeches.com LOCATION High Beeches Lane, Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6HQ Map Ref: 4:I4 OPENING TIMES Everyday (except Weds) 1 pm to 5pm. ADMISSION Adult £9, Children (5-16) £3.

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NETHER WINCHENDON HOUSE Nether Winchendon House, Nr. Aylesbury HP18 0DY Email: contactus@netherwinchendonhouse.com Website: netherwinchendonhouse.com Open: 2022: 2.30-5.30pm on May 15-19, 22-26, 29 & June 2; Aug 28 & 29, Sept 15, 18-22, 25-29. Prebooking required via house website. Adm: £10.00 guided tours only at quarter to each hour. Private groups at any time by appointment. No concessions for OAP. No concessions for HHA on Sundays and B/Hols.

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HOUGHTON LODGE GARDENS Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6LQ Tel: 01264 810502 Email: info@houghtonlodge.co.uk LULLINGSTONE CASTLE & WORLD GARDEN Eynsford, Kent DA4 0JA Tel: 01322 862114 Email: info@lullingstonecastle.co.uk

K I N G STO N BAG PU IZ E www.kbhevents.uk

This lovely family home built in circa 1660 was remodelled in the early 1700s for the Blandy family. With English and French furniture in the elegant panelled rooms, the entrance hall is dominated by its handsome cantilevered staircase. The surrounding mature parkland and gardens contain an interesting collection of cultivated plants giving year round interest including snowdrops and magnolia in spring, flowering trees and shrubs in summer and autumn colour. Venue for weddings and corporate events. Film location: featured in 2020 film version of Jane Austen’s Emma; previously seen as Lord Merton’s home in Downton Abbey TV series. Location for fashion and commercial photo shoots. Restricted photography in house on open days.

Available on an exclusive basis, for civil ceremonies & receptions.

Free parking is available.

Tearoom on all open days

Ground floor and grounds.

See ‘Corporate’ section of the website.

Baby changing facilities available.

See our website for events.

Open days: Feb -Sep. Pre-booked group visits all year.

Film and commercial photography location

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CONTACT Owner: Mrs Francis Grant Tel: 01865 820259 Email: info@kbhevents.uk LOCATION Kingston Bagpuize, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5AX Map Ref: 7:A12 - Kingston Bagpuize village, off A415 ½ mile south of the A415/A420 intersection. Abingdon 5m, Oxford 9m. OPENING TIMES 2022 SUBJECT TO COVID REGULATIONS. Please check website to confirm dates - visits may need to be pre-booked Gardens only (snowdrops) Feb 6,13,20 & 27. House & Garden: March 13,14,27 & 28. April 10,11,24 & 25. May 8,9,15,16,29 & 30. June 12,13,26 & 27. July 10,11,12,24,25 & 26. August 7,8,9,21,22 & 23. Sept 4,5,18 & 19. All days 2 - 5pm (last entry to house 4pm) Free flow visit to ground floor. Feb 13 th Snowdrop Fair : May 29 th Rare Plant Fair – Website for details ADMISSION House & Garden: Adult £10, Child/Student 12-21 £5.50 Garden: Adult £6, Child/Student 12-21 £4. Entry free for HH members except on event days. Pre-booked group visits for 20+ welcome Mondays – Thursdays throughout the year. NB: please visit website to confirm before travelling as dates may be subject to change. Sorry guide dogs only in house & garden.

L A N C I N G CO LLEG E C H A PE L www.lancingcollege.co.uk/chapel Lancing College Chapel is a magniﬁcent Gothic Revival chapel set in the South Downs National Park, in the grounds of Lancing College, and is the largest school chapel in the world - the height of the nave is 90ft to the apex of the vault. It was founded by Nathaniel Woodard in 1868 and dedicated in 1911. The west end includes the massive rose window, dedicated by Archbishop Coggan in the presence of HRH The Prince of Wales in 1978, which at 32ft in diameter, is the largest in England. The west end was OWNER Lancing College Chapel Trust CONTACT The Verger Tel: 01273 465949 Email: verger@lancing.org.uk Reception, Lancing College Enquiries Tel: 01273 452213. LOCATION Lancing, West Sussex BN15 0RW Map Ref: 3:H6 Car: North of the A27 between Shoreham-by-Sea & Lancing at the Coombes Rd/Shoreham Airport traffic Guide books, information leaflets and a DVD. Toilet facilities available. Every day of the year except for Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Please follow signs to the Main Car Park.

originally designed by Stephen Dykes Bower and constructed between 1960 and 2017. In 2020, work started to ﬁnally complete the chapel and its west end. Architect Michael Drury designed an elegant threearched porch to provide an entrance worthy of a Grade 1 listed national monument. The project is scheduled to be completed in early 2022. The chapel lies in the school grounds of Lancing College, an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 13-18 founded in 1848.

lights. Filter right if coming from the East. Turn off Coombes Rd at sign for Lancing College and proceed to the top of Lancing College drive, then follow signs to the Main Car Park.

OPENING TIMES For the latest news and updates visit: www.lancingcollege.co.uk/chapel or our Facebook page @lancingcollegechapel.

Rail: Train to Shoreham-by-Sea or Lancing on the London-Littlehampton & Portsmouth line & take a taxi.

ADMISSION Free. Donations are requested for the Friends of Lancing Chapel. Visitors are asked to sign in for security purposes as they enter the Chapel. The other College buildings are not open to the public.

Bus: The nearest bus routes are Brighton & Hove Buses 2A, Compass Buses, 106 & Coastliner 700.

The upper chapel (but not the crypt) is easily accessible for those with mobility issues.

School & other educational groups are welcome & may request guided tours & other information.

Guide dogs only in Chapel. Dogs on leads welcome in College grounds.

Stall with guide books and postcards at entrance to the Chapel.

Guided tours & brief talks can be booked with the Verger. Groups should be booked in advance.

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www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ standen-house-and-garden Arts and Crafts family home designed by Philip Webb with Morris & Co. interiors, set in a beautiful hillside garden with views across the Sussex countryside. On the wider estate, footpaths lead into Ashdown Forest and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. CONTACT Tel: 01342 323029 LOCATION West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE OPENING TIMES House: 1 Jan-27 Feb, Sat & Sun 11am-3.30pm; 28 Feb-29 Oct, Mon-Sun 11am-4.30pm; 30 Oct-20 Nov, Sat & Sun 11am-3.30pm; 21 Nov-31 Dec, Mon-Sun, 11am-3.30pm. Garden, café and shop: Open all year, 10am-5pm (exceptions apply, check website for opening times). Closed 24 and 25 December. On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering.

Gift Shop.

Public toilets.

NYMANS www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ nymans A garden for all seasons, with rare and unusual plant collections, set around a romantic house and partial ruins. The comfortable, yet elegant, house reflects the personalities and stories of the talented Messel family. CONTACT Tel: 01444 405250 LOCATION Staplefield Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6EB OPENING TIMES House: Open all year 11am-4pm*, Mon-Sun Garden, café & shop: Open all year 11am-5pm*, Mon-Sun. Woodland: Open all year, 7am-8pm, Mon-Sun. On-Site cafe/restaurant/catering.

Gift Shop.

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The Capability Brown Pleasure Grounds at Wotton, currently undergoing restoration, are related to the Stowe gardens; both belonged to the Grenville family when Brown laid out the Wotton grounds between 1750 and 1767. A series of manmade features on the 3-mile circuit include bridges, temples and statues. Please note that only the Pleasure Grounds are open to the public, not the House. CONTACT Owner: David Gladstone Tel: 01844 238363 Email: landscape@wottonhouse.com LOCATION Wotton Underwood, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP18 0SB Map Ref: 7:B11 Either A41 turn off at Kingswood, or M40/J7 via Thame. OPEN 7 Apr - 8 Sep, Wed only 2 - 5pm. Bank Holiday Monday April 18th and Bank Holiday Monday 30th May, 2 - 5pm. Sat only 26 Jun, 6 Aug, 27 Aug 2 - 5pm. One guided tour per afternoon, at 2pm ADMISSION Adult £10, Children £5, Concessions £5. Groups max 25. Limited parking for coaches. Accessible. Dogs welcome on leads.

Public toilets.

*Exceptions apply, check website for opening times.

STANSTED PARK www.stanstedpark.co.uk Stansted House and its Chapel stand in 1800 acres of parkland and ancient forest within the South Downs National Park. Visitors can enjoy the state rooms and extensive servants’ quarters, furnished as though the 10th Earl was still at home. CONTACT Stansted Park Foundation, Estate Office Tel: 02392 412265 Email: enquiry@stanstedpark.co.uk LOCATION Rowlands Castle, Hampshire, PO9 6DX Follow brown heritage signs from A3(M) J2 Emsworth or A27 Havant. OPENING TIMES House & Chapel: Easter Sunday - end September; Sun, Mon, Tues & Wed 1pm-5pm (Last admission 4pm) ADMISSION Adult £10, Concession £8, Child £5, Family £25 (5-15 years). Groups/Education visits by appointment. Toilet and baby changing facilities. Use Garden Centre car park- disabled next to the Tea Room. The grounds are open all year. Suitable. WCs. Please download the access statement on the website. By arrangement. Guided tours min 10. By arrangement. The Pavilion Tearoom, breakfast, light lunches, afternoon tea, cakes & beverages.

AMBERLEY MUSEUM www.amberleymuseum.co.uk Located in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Amberley Museum is dedicated to preserving the industrial past of the South East. Discover heritage, traditional crafts, industry and transport all in one Museum! There are 36 acres to explore and over 40 exhibits to visit, including a working traditional print shop, electricity hall and BT Connected Earth exhibition covering the history of communications, with interactive displays for all ages to enjoy. You can see three sets of lime kilns at the Museum, dating back to when the site was once a working chalk quarry. There is a narrow-gauge railway, with train and bus rides every day they’re open. Free parking

Gift Shop

Dog friendly

On-site Café

Toilets

Group packages

Disabled facilities available and complimentary carers’ tickets

Baby changing facilities available

CONTACT Tel: +44 (0) 1798 831370, Email: office@amberleymuseum.co.uk LOCATION New Barn Road, Amberley, Near Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9LT OPENING TIMES Main Season; 1st February - 31st October. Open 5 days a week - Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am - 4.30pm. Winter Season; 1st November - 31st January. Open 3 days a week - Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am - 4pm. Please check website for up-to-date information.

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21st June 2022 Stonehenge appears to have been built speciﬁcally so that the sun rises above the Heel stone and shines into the centre of the circle of stones at sunrise in Summer Solstice and at sunset on Winter Solstice. Who originally erected the stones, and why, has been a source of debate for centuries and is thought that the area was a spiritual burial ground long before the stones appeared. Each year, tens of thousands of people ﬂock to the site to experience sunrise amongst the stones and celebrate Summer Solstice, the longest day of the Summer.

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL, WORTHY FARM, SOMERSET 22nd - 26th June 2022 Glastonbury has grown from 1500 visitors in its ﬁrst year (1970) to its record crowd of 300,000 in 1994. Originally inspired by the hippie and free festival cultures of the 1970s, the festival has maintained its environmentally conscious roots over the years with the 2019 event seeing the elimination of plastic bottles from the site, and regular “fallow” years giving the land a chance to recover and regenerate. The Sunday afternoon “legends” slot has seen Dolly Parton, Shirley Bassey and Lionel Richie performing on the famous Pyramid Stage in recent years. Get your tickets early – the festival’s continued popularity means it sells out quickly!

CLASSIC AND SUPERCAR FESTIVAL, SHERBORNE CASTLE, DORSET 17th July 2022 See over 2,000 vehicles on display, from early vintage motor cars to modern supercars. In 2020, the marque feature will be Bentley with sponsorship from Bentley Hampshire. A local auction house will hold a quality classic car auction, there will be an Autojumble and craft fair stands. The vehicles are displayed against the impressive backdrop of Sherborne Castle where visitors can enjoy the impressive lake and 30 acres of Capability Brown designed gardens. Special displays include custom made vehicles, rally cars and American vehicles. visitheritage.co.uk 115

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CONTACT The Estate Office Tel: 01722 746700 Email: admin@wiltonhouse.com LOCATION Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 0BJ What3words: //zooms.chess.remission Map Ref: 3:B4 OPENING TIMES 15-18 April inclusive (Easter), then Sundays to Thursdays inclusive from Saturday 30 April, plus 3 & 4 June, & 27 August. End of season 4 September. ADMISSION Guided tours to be booked via the website. Parking Available Café Shop Fully wheelchair accessible Assistance dogs only Please see website.

The house was badly damaged during the Civil War but in 1690, a suite of ‘Great Rooms’ were created within the Tudor walls. They include a magnificent Great Staircase and a recently restored double cube Great Drawing Room. In 1810, the exterior of the house was remodelled by James Wyatt in the ‘Gothic’ taste.

LOCATION Great Fulford, Dunsford, Exeter, Devon EX6 7AJ.

CORSHAM COURT Corsham, Wiltshire SN13 0BZ Historic collection of paintings and furniture. Extensive gardens. Map Ref: 3:A2 Tel: 01249 701610 \ 01249 712214 Email: staterooms@ corsham-court.co.uk Website: corsham-court.co.uk Open: T/W/Th/S/Sun 20 Mar-30 Sep, 2-5.30pm. Wkds only: 1 Oct-19 Mar, 2-4.30pm (Closed Dec) Admission: House & Gdns: Adult £10 Child £5 Gdns: Adult £5 Child £2.50

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Kiftsgate is a glorious garden to visit throughout the seasons with spectacular views. Three generations of women gardeners have designed, planted and sustained this garden. The upper gardens around the house are planted to give harmonious colour schemes, whilst the sheltered lower gardens recreate the atmosphere of warmer countries. The giant Kiftsgate rose rampages here. A modern water garden provides an oasis of tranquillity CONTACT Owner: Mr & Mrs J G Chambers OPENING TIMES May, June, July and and contrast to theTel:exuberance of the flower gardens. Contact: Mr J G Chambers, 01386 August; Sun-Thurs, 12 noon-6pm.

438777 from Email: info@kiftsgate.co.uk April and for Sept; sale Sun, Mon Wed, days. Plants the garden are available onand open 2pm-6pm. LOCATION Chipping Campden, ADMISSION Adults £9.50 ; Children Gloucestershire GL55 6LN Map Ref: 6:O9 - 4 £3.00 ; Season Ticket £ 27.00 . miles North East of Chipping Campden. ¼ mile West of Hidcote Garden. 116 visitheritage.co.uk

FRAMPTON COURT Frampton on Severn, Gloucestershire GL2 7EX Built in 1731, still in the Clifford Family and run as a luxury self catering holiday rental. Superb panelled interior, antique furniture & the ‘Frampton Flora’ watercolours. Email: Charlotteclifford@framptoncourtestate.co.uk Tel: Rentals 01452 740698 / Tours 01452 740268 Map Ref: 6:M12 2 miles from M5 J13 via A38 & B4071. Website: www.framptoncourtestate.co.uk Open: By appointment for groups (10+). Admission: £12

ADMISSION Private tours by appointment minimum price £150. Coach parties welcome for tour plus tea @ £18 a head. Invitation to View tours. Dry hire weddings & parties from £5,000. Film and photographic location.

TIVERTON CASTLE Park Hill, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6RP Ancient fortified Saxon site became historic Castle first built in 1106 by early Norman Earls of Devon. Captured and slighted in Civil War and partially rebuilt by later owners. Beautiful garden. Map Ref: 2:K5 Tel: 01884 253200 Email: info@tivertoncastle. com Website: www.tivertoncastle.com Open: Please see website for up to date opening times. Admission: See website.

WHITTINGTON COURT Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 4HF Elizabethan & Jacobean manor house with church. Map Ref: 6:N11 - 4m E of Cheltenham on N side of A40. Website: www.whittingtoncourt.co.uk Tel: 01242 820556 Email: lucy@whittingtoncourt.co.uk Open: Sat 16 April-Sun 1 May & Sat 13-Mon 29 Aug, 2-5pm. Admission: Adults £6, Children £1 and OAPs £5.

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CONTACT Owner/Contact: Lord Digby Tel: 01300 341370 Email: enquiries@minterne.co.uk LOCATION Minterne Magna, Nr Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7AU Map Ref: 2:O6 On A352 Dorchester/Sherborne Road, 2 miles North of Cerne Abbas. Parking is free for visitors in the car park opposite St Andrews Church. Picnic tables in car park. Serves as a spectacular venue for guests seeking a private dining experience. Features various steep and uneven surfaces and are therefore NOT advised for wheelchairs.

OPENING 2022: 1st February to 6th November. RHS Members Free entry from 1st Feb to 31st March AND 1 June to 6 November 2022. RHS Members Not free April & May ADMISSION Adult £6, Child (accompanied by an adult) Free. Season Tickets available. Café on East Terrace open from 10.30am, Apr - Oct (weather permitting) Light lunches & cream teas.

Cadhay is a Tudor Manor House situated within extensive gardens, with herbaceous borders and medieval fishponds. CONTACT Owner: Mr R Thistlethwayte Contact: Jayne Covell Tel: 01404 813511 LOCATION Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1QT Map Ref: 2:L6 1 mile North West of Ottery St Mary. From West take A30 & exit at Pattesons Cross, follow signs for Fairmile & then Cadhay. From East, exit at Parking available. Ground floor and grounds. Luxury self-catering holiday accommodation for 22 in an historic Elizabethan manor. Obligatory.

the Iron Bridge & follow signs as above. OPENING TIMES May-Sep, Fri 2pm-5pm. ADMISSION House (Guided tour) & Gardens: Adult £10, Child £3. Garden only: Adult £5, Child £1. Groups 15+ by prior arrangement. Venue to celebrate a landmark birthday, anniversary, reunion or other special occasions. Please see the news section of the website for all events. A unique venue for a Devon wedding; atmospheric & individual.

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ST MICHAEL’ S MOUNT

M I NTE R N E G A R D E N S

Landscaped in the manner of ‘Capability’ Brown, Minterne’s unique garden has been described by Simon Jenkins as ‘a corner of paradise’. 20 wild, woodland acres of magnolias, rhododendrons and azaleas providing new vistas at each turn, with small lakes, streams and cascades. Private House tours, dinners, corporate seminars and weddings.

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Wilton House has been the home of the Earl of Pembroke for nearly 500 years. Part Tudor, part Palladian, the building contains one of the finest art collections in Europe and overlooks the gardens, River Nadder and parkland.

Great Fulford has been home to the Fulford family for over eight hundred years. In the 1530’s a new courtyard was built out from the medieval Great Hall which was completed in the 1580’s. The house contains some fine examples of English Renaissance carved wainscot panelling and also plaster ceilings from the Elizabethan period.

CONTACT Email: greatfulford@gmail.com

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WILTON HOUSE www.wiltonhouse.com

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This beautiful island has become an icon for Cornwall and has magnificent views of Mount’s Bay from its summit. The church and castle, whose origins date from the 12th Century, have at various times acted as a Benedictine priory, a place of pilgrimage, a fortress, a home to the St Aubyn family, and is now a magnet for visitors from all over the world.

Striding the causeway or crossing by boat. Treading medieval pathways or exploring tropical gardens. Climbing to the castle or uncovering stories of harbour, legend and family home. Marvel at the views, hear the islanders’ tales and unearth a history that lives on in every step - through time and tide the Mount creates moments to remember. Please refer to website for up to date information for events and activities. WC’s and disabled toilets on the island. Baby changing facilities available.

By prior arrangement. Island Cafe offers expansive sea views from its garden. Pasties, sandwiches, cream teas.

Coach/car parking on mainland. Not National Trust - charges apply.

Sail Loft serves fresh Newlyn fish specials, homebaked cakes, cream teas and local ales.

Partial - see website for access statement. Assistance dogs allowed in the castle & garden.

Visit the Island Shop or St Michael’s Mount Shop for unique product ranges, accessories and gifts.

Offering a small & intimate wedding venue for licensed civil ceremonies or large reception for your wedding.

Dogs: see website for details.

Toilet facilities available.

By prior arrangement.

CONTACT Owner: National Trust Contact: St Aubyn Estates Tel: 01736 710265 Additional Tel: 01736 710507 Email: enquiries@stmichaelsmount.co.uk LOCATION Marazion, Nr Penzance, Cornwall TR17 0EL Map Ref: 3:G5 - Marazion, Near Penzance. TRANSPORT ROUTES - Car | Bike | Bus OPENING TIMES Dates and times vary. Please refer to website for opening dates and times. ADMISSION Please see website for all admission prices.

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S E Z I N COTE

TR E W ITH E N G A R D E N S & PA R K S

www.sezincote.co.uk

www.trewithengardens.co.uk

Exotic oriental water garden by Repton and Daniell. House by S P Cockerell in Indian style was the inspiration for Brighton Pavilion. Please see our website for up-to-date events and special openings. Garden open all year apart from Dec.

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Trewithen means ‘house of the trees’ and the name truly describes this early Georgian house in its wood and parkland setting. The 30 acre garden is an International Camellia Society Garden of Excellence (1 of only 5 in the UK) and is also renowned for its rhododendrons, magnolias and Champion Trees.

Tea and cake served May to Sep.

For information for disabled visitors email: enquiries@sezincote.co.uk.

A theatrical and magical summer venue and hosts six weddings a year.

Properties to rent from larger, 6 bed farm houses to 3 bed cottages to quirky 2 bedroom period cottages.

Civil and religious ceremonies and wedding receptions.

CONTACT Contact: Dr E Peake Tel: 01386 700444 Email: enquiries@sezincote.co.uk

OPENING TIMES House open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Bank Holiday Mondays 11am-5pm May-September inclusive.

LOCATION Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire GL56 9AW Map Ref: 6:P10 -2 miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh on the A44 opposite entrance to Batsford Arboretum.

House tours should be prebooked on Book Your Visit page of our website. Garden open Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays and Bank Holiday Mondays 11am-5pm January-November inclusive.

ADMISSION House and Garden £12.50 adult, £7.50 children (16 and younger), Garden Only £7.50 adult, £2.50 children (16 and younger).

No need for pre-booking.

CONTACT Tel: 01726 883647 or email: office@trewithenestate.co.uk LOCATION Grampound Road, Nr Truro, Cornwall TR2 4DD Map Ref: 1:E9 - On the A390 between Truro & St Austell. OPENING TIMES Gardens and Tea Shed open 1st March – 30th September.

www.deanscourt.org

HEMERDON HOUSE hemerdonhouse.co.uk

An historic private house and garden that has been lived in for 1,300 years. Guided Tours: 10am, 11.30am, 1pm. (approx. 80 mins) Meet at gate on Deans Court Lane. CONTACT Owner: Sir William & Lady Hanham Contact: Jonathan Cornish Tel: 01202 849314 Email: info@deanscourt.org LOCATION Deans Court Lane, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 1EE , Map Ref: 3:B6 Follow signs to Wimborne Town Centre; pass through the Square, at the end of the Parking available only on NGS open days. Restricted access, contact us for further details Dogs welcome on NGS open days only. Tour times: 10am, 11:30am & 1pm. Meet at the gate on Deans Court Lane. 118 visitheritage.co.uk

High St. cross the junction (opp. Holmans TV shop) into Deans Court Ln. OPENING TIMES April 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 19, 24, 26. May 2, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. June 3, 7, 11, 12, 14, 21, 28. July 5, 10, 12, 16, 17. Aug 29. ADMISSION Adults £8, Senior (60+) £6, Child (under-16) & HHA Friend Free Three holiday properties, sleeping up to 28 20 pers. max. Healthfood Café. Homestore. Beautiful venue for licensed weddings.

Situated in the beautiful South Hams area of Devon, and set in its own parkland, Hemerdon House was built in the late 18th century by the ancestors of the current owners. Members of the family offer guided tours of the interior on certain days of the year and visitors are also welcome to explore the grounds on those days. The house contains a wealth of local history, with naval and military mementos, paintings, furniture, china and silver collected by the family through many generations. CONTACT Tel: 07704 708416 Email: hemerdon.house@gmail.com LOCATION Plympton, Devon PL7 5BZ Map Ref: 2:I9 SatNav directions may be misleading so please see website for directions. OPENING TIMES See website for dates. ADMISSION Please see website. Parties of 6 or more please contact us in advance; parties of 10 or more by prior arrangement only. Toilet facilities available. Free parking. Partial access - please see website for details. Dogs on leads are permitted in the grounds while the house is open. Two tours, approximately 1 hour 15 minutes each, starting at 2.30pm and 4pm.

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ORCHARD WYNDHAM Williton, Taunton, Somerset TA4 4HH. Please visit our website for opening days and times: www. orchardwyndham.com Tel: 01984 632309 Email: office@wyndhamestate.co.uk

Facilities for wheelchairs and baby changing.

Toilet & disabled toilet.

Please contact for guided tour details.

Access to the ground floor only. A slide show runs showing inaccessible rooms.

The Tea Shed, shop & plant centre.

Dogs welcome in the gardens on short leads.

station. Follow signs from A30 or A352. OPENING Castle, Gardens, Gift Shop & Tea Rooms: Please see website for details ADMISSION See website for details. Pre-booked guided & self-guided tours of the castle available for groups. Private/self-guided tours for students. Tea Room for light lunches & teas. Gift Shop offers a variety of unusual gifts. Available as a filming location.

STA N WAY H O U S E & WATE R GA R D E N www.stanwayfountain.co.uk

‘As perfect and pretty a Cotswold manor house as anyone is likely to see’ (Fodor’s Great Britain 1998 guidebook). Stanway’s beautiful architecture, furniture, parkland and village are complemented by the restored 18th Century water garden and the magnificent fountain, 300 feet, making it the tallest garden and gravity fountain in the world. The Watermill in Church Stanway, now fully restored as a working flour mill, was recently re-opened by HRH The Prince of Wales. Its massive 24-foot overshot waterwheel, 8th largest waterwheel in England, drives traditional machinery, to produce stoneground Cotswold flour.

Group visits all year round. Parking available. Telephone for full details of access.

KENTSFORD Washford, Watchet, Somerset TA23 0JD. Please visit our website for opening days and times: www. orchardwyndham.com Tel: 01984 632309 Email: office@wyndhamestate.co.uk

Visitors can use the picnic tables provided.

Unlimited free parking for coaches/cars.

Toilet facilities available. CAERHAYS CASTLE & GARDEN Caerhays, Gorran, St Austell, Cornwall PL26 6LY Tel: 01872 5013101 Email: enquiries@caerhays.co.uk

CONTACT Owner: Edward Wingfield Digby. Tel: 01935 813182 Email: castleoffice@sherbornecastle.com LOCATION New Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 5NR Map Ref: 2:O5 - 1/4m from town

Dogs welcome on leads at all times.

Partially, mostly level gravel paths.

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Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594. Home of the Digby family since 1617. View magnificent staterooms, nationally important collections of art, furniture and porcelain, Raleigh’s kitchen, a museum and a ‘Capability Brown’ exhibition. The ‘Great Stories’ bring the Castle to life. 42 acres of English landscape gardens by ‘Brown’, a 50 acre lake, herbaceous borders, specimen trees and sweeping vistas.

No photography inside. Parking available also for coaches.

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New for 2022, Eagle Ponds and Jamie Wild sculpture. House opening 24th April to 28 June Sunday-Tues inclusive 1400-1600 and booking in advance will not be necessary ADMISSION Adults £10 Children under 12 free. Season Tickets & Concessions available. Advanced bookings are encouraged.

sherbornecastle.com

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Large semi-circular orangery.

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Dogs are welcome in the grounds of Stanway. Please keep on leads. Audio tours available. Group visits, coach parties & personal tours can be arranged any time of year.

School tours of the Water Mill by arrangement. Teas, cold drinks and ice cream available. Gift shop selling beers. Please contact for all corporate enquiries. For all upcoming events please see the ‘News & Events’ section of the website. The perfect venue for wedding receptions. Film and photographic location.

CONTACT Owner: The Earl of Wemyss and March Contact: Debbie Lewis Tel: 01386 584528 Tours: 07850 585539 Email: office@stanwayhouse.co.uk LOCATION Stanway, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 5PQ Map Ref: 6:O10 - North of Winchcombe, just off B4077. OPENING TIMES House & Garden: Jun - Aug: Tue & Thu, 2pm - 5pm. Private Tours: By arrangement at other times. ADMISSION Please see website for up-to-date admission prices.

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Events EAST OF ENGLAND

E A ST of ENGL A ND BEDFORDSHIRE • CAMBRIDGESHIRE • ESSE X HERTFORDSHIRE • NORFOLK • SUFFOLK

THE ROYAL NORFOLK SHOW, NORFOLK SHOWGROUND 29th - 30th June 2022

BREYDON WATER, LOOKING ACROSS TO BERNEY ARMS MILL

The UK.’s largest two-day county show features over 3000 animals and over 700 stalls celebrating the best of Norfolk. As well as the usual displays, visitors can experience the Grand Ring display, Adnams Food & Drink experience, Broads village, free parking and children under 5 can attend for free. Book early to save on entry tickets.

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The location of this family friendly festival is kept secret until you have purchased your ticket, as no tickets are available on the gate but we can tell you that it is around 30 miles West of Norwich. Be entertained by circus, dance and music shows, win a prize for your fancy dress or chill out in the Wellbeing area. The children’s area has plenty of engaging activities on offer for your little ones, so you can relax while they enjoy themselves.

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Christmas is a magical time at Holkham with a Christmas Market and Food Fair, opportunities for themed tours of the house and a visit to Father Christmas all on offer throughout December. Hear all about the planning that goes into a Holkham Christmas and how to dress your tree like the stunning Saloon tree. Treat yourself to a masterclass in gift wrapping or wreath making for that extra special personal touch this festive season. visitheritage.co.uk 121

www.ingatestonehall.com

16th Century mansion with 11 acres of grounds (lawns, shrubs, stew pond and woodland), built by Sir William Petre, Secretary of State to four Tudor monarchs and still occupied by his descendants. The house largely retains its Tudor form and appearance (including two priests’ hiding-places). On display are furniture and family portraits accumulated over the centuries together with memorabilia of fifteen generations of the Petre family.

CONTACT Owner/Contact: The Lord Petre Tel: 01277 353010 Email: house@ingatestonehall.co.uk LOCATION Hall Lane, Ingatestone, Essex CM4 9NR Map Ref: 7:H12 From the London end of Ingatestone High St., take Station Lane and proceed for one mile. OPEN Easter Sunday until the end of September. Wed, Sun. & BH. Noon - 5pm. ADMISSION Adult £8.50; Child £4; Conc. £7.50. Under 5 yrs old Free (£1 per head discount for parties of 20+ booked in advance)

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In addition to the public opening hours shown opposite, the house is also available at other times throughout the year for weddings, concerts, exhibitions, receptions, meetings and guided tours for groups.

HOLKHAM HALL www.holkham.co.uk

Holkham Hall is the seat of the Earl of Leicester. Finished in 1764, based on designs by William Kent, it is still a livedin home, which the family takes great pride in sharing with visitors. The Marble Hall is the spectacular entrance, leading to the state rooms displaying superb collections of statues, furniture, tapestries, books and paintings. A visit to ‘Holkham Stories’ is a must to discover Holkham’s rich, 400-year heritage and promising, innovative future.

Before you leave, discover nature aplenty and miles of golden sands with a stroll on the Holkham National Nature Reserve.

LOCATION Holkham Estate, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB

CONTACT Ticket Office Tel: 01328 713111 Email: info@holkham.co.uk

Map Ref: 8:14 Car: London 120m, Norwich 35m, King’s Lynn 30m. Sat Nav: NR23 1RH. OS Ref: TF885 428 Bus: Coastal bus routes from King’s Lynn to North

Lavatories, including accessible facilities in the courtyard. Lavatories also in the hall & walled garden. Baby changing facilities are located in the courtyard. Open for events and functions outside main season. Accessible lavatories in main courtyard only. Stairclimbing machine in hall offers access for most manually operated wheelchairs. Full accessibility guide on Holkham website. Ample. Parking charge. 122 visitheritage.co.uk

Teas and light meals.

Free parking.

A range of gifts and souvenirs.

Partial Access only.

Receptions up to 100 inside the House. No limit outside

Available out of hours by arrangement.

Please see website for special events. Weddings up to 80.

Home to 400 deer, Holkham Park offers an immersion into the wild with a nature trail, walking routes, outdoor activities and events. Visit the Walled Garden to enjoy the vineyard, kitchen and cutting gardens, before relaxing with refreshments and shopping in the Stables Courtyard.

OWNER Trustees of the Holkham Estate Home of the Earls of Leicester

Photography allowed for personal use, no drones.

Toilet facilities available.

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Walsham, Rail: Norwich 35m. King’s Lynn 30m. Air: Norwich Airport 32m. OPENING TIMES / ADMISSION Please visit our website for details.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ Ickworth

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Cycle hire centre on site. Check website for details. Sustrans Route No: 1.

Courtyard Café. Licensed. Local produce. The Victoria Inn, Holkham village. Licensed.

The Victoria Inn, Holkham village.

www.greenknowe.co.uk

Courtyard Gift Shop. Local Norfolk produce and items.

Built about 1130. One of Britain’s oldest continuously inhabited houses. Made famous as ‘Green Knowe’ by author Lucy Boston. Her patchwork collection is displayed. Garden with topiary, old roses, award winning irises and herbaceous borders.

Private guided tours by arrangement. All year round comprehensive educational programme. Holkham Estate is a premier location for film and television. The Marble Hall and The Saloon feature in many scenes of the 2008 film ‘The Duchess’ and Holkham Beach features in the final scenes of the film ‘Shakespeare in Love’.

Plant sales in gift shop and walled garden. Hall, Lady Elizabeth Wing and grounds. Events and functions all year round. Please see full events programme online. Civil ceremonies and partnerships. On leads in park. Assistance dogs only in the hall.

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An Italianate palace in the heart of an ancient deer park. Formal gardens, pleasure grounds, rolling Suffolk landscape, woodlands, history and treasures invite gentle strolls, long walks, runs, bike rides, picnics and exploration.

CONTACT Tel: 01284 735270. Email: ickworth@nationaltrust.org.uk LOCATION The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE OPENING TIMES Please check website for up to date opening times. ADMISSION Adult £11, Child £5.50 and Family £27.50. Coach parking

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CONTACT Owner/Contact: Diana Boston; Email: diana_boston@hotmail.com, Tel: 01480 463134 LOCATION Norman Court, High Street, Hemingford Grey, Cambridgeshire PE28 9BN Map Ref: 7:F8 - A14, 3m SE of Huntingdon. 12m NW of Cambridge. Access via small gate on riverside. OPENING TIMES Mon-Sun 11am-5pm. ADMISSION House & Garden: Adult £10, Concessions £9, Child £3, Family £26. Garden only: Adult £6, Child Free. House open by appointment.

Mid-18th Century Palladian mansion under restoration. Situated on ridge overlooking landscaped park. Ancillary buildings including stables and racquets court. Former elaborate gardens being rescued from abandonment. Large 18th Century walled kitchen garden - adjacent to site of 16th Century mansion which was built on a site of ancient human habitation. Ideal film location. CONTACT Owner: The Copped Hall Trust Contact: Alan Cox Mobile: 07799 473 108 Email: coxalan1@aol.com LOCATION Crown Hill, Epping, Essex CM16 5HS Map Ref: 7:G12 4 miles South West of Epping, North of M25. Parking available.

Partial access.

Dogs welcome in grounds on leads. No dogs in mansion. 3hr Guided Tours every 3rd Sun of month except Dec. Access 10 - 11am only.

Satnav postcode for entry is CM16 5HR. OPENING TIMES Ticketed events and special open days. See website for dates. ADMISSION Open Days: £10. Guided Tours: £10. Gardens Only: £5. Private tours by appointment: £15. Workshops and study days. Pudding evening & afternoon tea. Purchase a variety of goods in the shop appealing to all tastes. Please see website for events. visitheritage.co.uk 123

HATFIELD HOUSE

GAIN SBOROUGH’ S HOUSE

With over 400 years behind it, Hatfield Park is a historic landmark, with Hatfield House at its centre, showcasing pieces of history and Jacobean craftsmanship. The surrounding grounds accentuate this, with early 17th century gardens and the place where a young Princess Elizabeth heard of her accession to the throne.

Gainsborough’s House, childhood home of Thomas Gainsborough RA (1727 – 1788) shows the most comprehensive collection of his paintings, drawings and prints on display within a single setting. Following a major redevelopment, the new and exciting National Centre for Gainsborough in Sudbury, Suffolk will be opening summer 2022. You will be able to see Gainsborough’s masterpieces, exhibitions of international appeal, contemporary art and a landscape studio with panoramic views, alongside the Grade I listed house, crinkle-crankle walled garden, The Watering Place café and shop.

www.hatfield-house.co.uk

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www.houghtonhall.com

CONTACT Tel: 01707 287010 Email: visitors@hatfield-house.co.uk LOCATION Hatfield House, Hatfield Hertfordshire AL9 5HX Map Ref: 7:F11 OPENING TIMES The Park & Gardens will open from 2nd April 2022, each Thursday to Sunday. Hatfield House will open for visiting from 19th May 2022, each Thursday to Sunday.

The Old Palace is open for tours on selected dates between 12pm to 5pm. Dates for tours can be found here: www.hatfield-house.co.uk/your-visit/ opening-times-prices. ADMISSION House, Park & Gardens (2022): Adult: £21 / Child: £13 The Park & Woodland Walks: Adult - £9 / Child - £4.50 Under 3’s go free.

R AV E N I N G H A M GA R D E N S www.raveningham.com

Houghton Hall is one of the ﬁnest examples of Palladian architecture in England. Built in the 1720s for Sir Robert Walpole, Britain’s ﬁrst Prime Minster. Original designs by James Gibbs & Colen Campbell, interior decoration by William Kent. The hall is currently home to the 7th Marquess of Cholmondeley, Walpole’s descendant, and his family.

border, formal rose parterre, mixed kitchen garden, fountains and statues. Contemporary sculptures by world renowned artists including Richard Long, Claudio Parmiggiani, Stephen Cox, Jeppe Hein, Anish Kapoor, Henry Moore, Rachel Whiteread, James Turrell, Phillip King and Anya Gallaccio are displayed in the gardens and grounds.

Toilet facilities available and a disabled WC in The Stables.

LOCATION Houghton, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6UE Map Ref: 8:15 13m E of King’s Lynn, 10m W of Fakenham, 1½m N of A148.

Allocated disabled parking.

OPENING TIMES Early summer 2022, see website for details. ADMISSION See website for admission prices.

CONTACT Owner: Sir Nicholas Bacon Bt OBE DL Contact: Sonya Roebuck Tel: 01508 548480 Email: sonya@raveningham.com LOCATION Raveningham, Norwich, Norfolk NR14 6NS Map Ref: 8:L7 Between Norwich & Lowestoft off A146 then B1136. OPENING TIMES Snowdrop Season, February - please check the website for dates and times prior to visiting. Main Season, May - September - please check the website for dates and times prior to visiting. ADMISSION Adult £5, Child (under 16yrs) Free, Concessions £4.50.

The award-winning 5-acre walled garden is divided into themed areas and includes a double-sided herbaceous

CONTACT Owner: The Marquess of Cholmondeley Contact: The Estate Office Tel: 01485 528569 Email: info@houghtonhall.com

Superb herbaceous borders, 19th Century walled kitchen garden, Victorian glasshouse, herb garden, rose garden, time garden, contemporary sculptures, Millennium lake, arboretum with newly created stumpery, 14th century church, all in a glorious parkland setting surrounding Raveningham Hall. Tea Room serving homemade cake and refreshments.

CONTACT Tel: 01787 372958, Email: mail@gainsborough.org LOCATION 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU. From Sudbury Town Centre, head down Market Hill to Gainsborough Street/Weavers Lane

OPENING TIMES (From 1st May) Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday 11am - 5pm, last admission 4pm ADMISSION Please visit houghtonhall.com for ticket prices and to book.

Visitors welcome to browse through The Raveningham Centre offering antiques, rugs, arts, gifts and crafts.

The Raveningham Estate has various properties, both residential and commercial, available to let.

Toilet facilities available.

Tea Room, homemade cakes, quiches & other refreshments.

Parking is available.

Plants from the Garden on sale at the Tearoom.

Disabled toilet, gardens accessible via gravel paths.

Corporate functions available.

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.

Please see the website for all upcoming Garden Events.

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K I M BO LTO N C A S TL E

www.kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk/castle

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M A N N I N GTO N E STATE

www.manningtonestate.co.uk

Kimbolton Castle was the seat of the Dukes of Manchester, 1615 - 1950. Queen Katharine of Aragon died in the Tudor manor house. This was replaced in the same footprint in the great rebuilding by Vanbrugh and Hawksmoor, with impressive internal decoration by Pellegrini. CONTACT Owner: Governors of Kimbolton School Contact: Mr A Bamford Tel: 01480 860505 Email: ajb@kimbolton.cambs.sch.uk LOCATION Kimbolton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE28 0EA Map Ref: 7:E8 7 miles North West of St Neots on B645. Toilet facilities are available in Castle. Ample coach parking, with free admission for coach drivers. Visitors may park in the castle grounds. A tour of the interior of the Castle takes approximately 1½ hours and 2 hours with the exterior included.

OPENING TIMES 1 Mar at 1pm-4pm and 1 Nov at 1pm-4pm ADMISSION Adult £10, Over 65s £5, U18 Free Groups: Tours by arrangement throughout the year. Min charge £200. Postcards, guidebooks and a limited range of souvenirs on sale to visitors. Highly experienced in hosting a wide variety of formal and informal celebrations and functions. The perfect setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Mannington Hall was built around 1460 and bought by the first Lord Walpole in the 18th Century; it is still a family home today. The Heritage Rose Garden includes over 1000 varieties of rose in period settings. Newer gardens include Four Elements and Less Able; Enchanted Trail, children’s garden and playground. Around the hall are colour themed borders and a scented garden. On the South Lawn is a classic temple brought to Mannington in the 19th Century and sensory beds with central rill. There is a woodland walk, wildflower meadow with boardwalk and hide, and a wild garden around ruined Saxon chapel and many varieties of plants and trees. £2 car park fee (walkers only). Grounds. WCs.

Tearoom serves light refreshments and homemade treats when the garden is open.

Dogs welcome on leads.

Shop is stocked with souvenirs, crafts, drinks and snacks.

Guided tours of the garden and ground floor of the hall by arrangement.

Purchase plants at the gift shop.

Children’s activities.

Wide variety of events.

Marquee site within grounds & tearoom can be hired.

Wing Cottage sleeps up to 5 Ambers Bell Tents, luxury camping.

CONTACT Contact: Lady Walpole Tel: 01263 584175 Email: admin@walpoleestate.co.uk LOCATION Mannington Hall, Norwich NR11 7BB Map Ref: 8:K5 OPEN Walks open every day of the year. Events from Apr and Gardens from late May. See website for opening times. Party visits and tours by arrangement. ADMISSION Adult £10, Concession £7, Children under 16 free, Parties by arrangement.

CASTLE RISING CASTLE www.castlerising.co.uk

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HAUGHLEY PARK Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3JY Grade 1 Jacobean manor house of 1620 set in gardens, park and woodland. 17th C. Barn Wedding Venue. Map Ref: 8:J8 - Signed at J47a and J49 on A14, 10m west of Bury St Eds. Tel: 01359 240701 Email: info@haughleypark.co.uk Website: www.haughleypark.co.uk Open: Gardens & Woods: Bluebell Sundays (April/May: check website). Admission: Adults £4. Groups by arrangement.

TURVEY HOUSE Turvey, Bedfordshire MK43 8EL A neo-classical house set in picturesque parkland bordering the River Great Ouse; with a fine collection of 18th & 19th Century antiques. Map Ref: 7:D9 - Between Bedford and Northampton on A428. Tel: 07747 046398 Email: info@turveyhouse.co.uk Website: www.turveyhouse.co.uk Open: For opening dates see Turvey House website. 126 visitheritage.co.uk

Possibly the finest mid 12th Century Keep in England: it was built as a grand and elaborate palace. It was home to Queen Isabella, grandmother of the Black Prince. Still in good condition, the Keep is surrounded by massive ramparts up to 120 feet high. CONTACT Owner: Lord Howard Contact: The Custodian Tel: 01553 631330 Fax: 01533 631724 Email: thecastle@castlerising.com LOCATION Castle Rising, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6AH, Map Ref: 7:H5 Located 4m NE of King’s Lynn off A149. Picnic area.

OPENING TIMES 1 Apr - 1 Nov, daily, 10am - 6pm (closes at dusk if earlier in Oct). 2 Nov - 31 Mar, Wed - Sun, 10am - 4pm. ADMISSION Adult £5, Child £3.50, Concession £4, Family (2 adults + 2 children) £15.50. Groups 11+ (15% discount for groups). Opening times and prices are subject to change. Tearoom.

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Events EAST MIDLANDS

E A ST MIDL A NDS DERBYSHIRE • LEICESTERSHIRE & RUTL AND • LINCOLNSHIRE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE • NOT TINGHAMSHIRE

AN EXTERIOR SHOT ACROSS THE RIVER DERWENT LOOKING AT STRUTT’S NORTH MILL, BELPER.

LAND ROVER BURGHLEY HORSE TRIALS, BURGHLEY, LINCOLNSHIRE 1st - 4th September 2022 A key sporting and social event, Burghley is acknowledged as the world’s greatest 5* equestrian event and the pinnacle of the sport. Entrants compete across three days of dressage, show-jumping and cross country with the Young Event Horse competition running at the same time. As well as being a world renowned sporting event, Burghley is also famed for its shopping opportunities.

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Grand ring entertainment includes stunt teams, military bands and aerobatic ﬂight displays. See cookery displays and culinary tips from top local chefs and sample the ﬁne food on offer at the many quality stalls. Animals are at the heart of the countryside arena with sheepdog displays, horse dressage and birds of prey. Visitors can try their hand at countryside crafts and pursuits including clay pigeon shooting.

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Lights switch-on - 9th October 2022 Diwali Day - 24th October 2022 The Diwali Festival of Lights is a traditional Hindu festival celebrating light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. The celebrations in Leicester are thought to be some of the biggest and best outside of India. Festivities begin with the switch on of the lights stretching the length of the golden mile. In recent years, the centrepiece of the festival has been the Wheel of Light a 110 foot illuminated ferris wheel. Celebrate music, dance, jewellery, fashion, food and much more in the Diwali Village. visitheritage.co.uk 129

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www.arburyestate.co.uk Arbury Hall, original Elizabethan mansion house, gothicised in the 18th Century surrounded by stunning gardens and parkland. Arbury Hall has been the seat of the Newdegate family for over 450 years and is the ancestral home of Viscount Daventry. This Tudor/Elizabethan House was gothicised by Sir Roger Newdegate in the 18th Century and is regarded as the ‘Gothic Gem’ of the Midlands. The principal rooms, with their soaring fan vaulted ceilings and plunging pendants and ﬁligree tracery, stand as a most breathtaking and complete example of early Gothic Revival architecture and provide a unique and fascinating venue for corporate entertaining, product launches, fashion shoots and activity days. Exclusive use of this historic Hall, its gardens and parkland is offered CONTACT Owner: The Viscount Daventry Contact: Events Secretary Tel: 01676 540529 Email: info@arburyestate.co.uk LOCATION Arbury Hall, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 7PT (for SATNAV use CV10 7NF) Map Ref: 6:P7 - London, M1, M6/J3 (A444 to Nuneaton), 2m SW of Nuneaton. 1m W of A444.

to clients. The Hall stands in the middle of beautiful parkland with landscaped gardens of rolling lawns, lakes and winding wooded walks. Spring ﬂowers are profuse and in June, rhododendrons, azaleas and giant wisteria provide a beautiful environment for the visitor. George Eliot, the novelist, was born on the estate and Arbury Hall and Sir Roger Newdegate were immortalised in her book ‘Scenes of Clerical Life’.

Nuneaton 5 mins. Birmingham City Centre 20 mins. London 2 hrs, Coventry 20 mins. OPENING TIMES Hall & Gardens: Bank Holiday weekends (Suns & Mons) from Easter - Aug Bank Holiday from 1pm - 6pm. Last guided tour of the hall 4.30pm. Groups: 25+ weekdays by prior arrangement from Apr - end Sep.

ADMISSION Hall & Gardens: Adult £10, Child (under 16) £5.50, Family (2+2) £25. Garden Only: Adult £6.50, Child (under 16) £5.

Home of the Isham family from 1560-1976, Lamport Hall is an architectural gem housing a ﬁne collection of furniture and paintings accumulated by the family over centuries. The gardens are famous as the home of the world’s oldest garden gnome! Meet the family members who called Lamport home including the passionate collector who sunk the family into debt, the Victorian eccentric who had ideologies very ahead of his time and the 20th century Hollywood ﬁlm star who gave up the glitz and glamour to save his family home for future generations. The house itself contains a miraculous collection of paintings, books and furniture. The gardens are a delight to behold in every season.

CONTACT Owner: Lamport Hall Preservation Trust Contact: Executive Director Tel: 01604 686272 Email: engagement@lamporthall.co.uk LOCATION Northamptonshire NN6 9HD Map Ref: 7:C8 - Entrance on A508. Midway between

Northampton and Market Harborough, 3m S of A14 J2. OPENING TIMES Apr-Oct, every Wed & Thurs (house by guided tour, gardens free-flow). Also open most BH Sun/Mon. Private tours available. Please check website for opening times and prices.

ADMISSION House & Garden: Adult £11, Child £6, Groups £10. Garden Only: Adult £7, Child £4, Groups £6. Min charges apply.

No cameras or video recorders indoors.

Dogs on leads in garden. Guide dogs only in house.

Exclusive lunches and dinners for corporate parties in dining room, max. 50, buffets 80.

Lavatory facilities available.

No photography in house.

Light refreshments - check website for details

Baby changing facilities available.

Obligatory. Tour time: 50mins.

Available to host a wide variety of outside events throughout the spring & summer season.

Partial see website Disabled lavatory block at the front of the Hall.

Guide dogs only in the Hall, but all dogs welcome on leads in the gardens.

Conferences, seminars, product launches, filming and outdoor events.

200 cars & 3 coaches 250 yds from house. Follow signs. Approach map available for coach drivers.

Stables Tea Rooms (on first floor) open from 1pm.

A marquee in the historic parkland with the Hall as a backdrop is available for Wedding receptions.

Free in stable yard. Limited for coaches.

Open all year for pre-arranged groups.

Theatre, lectures, craft and antique fairs, concerts.

Partial, WCs.

Small selection of souvenir gifts.

As a film location, Arbury presents a variety of atmospheric settings for period and contemporary dramas.

1.00pm & 2.30pm. approx 75 mins.

Easily accessible from Brampton Valley Way.

Licenced venue with capacity for up to 130 indoors.

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www.cottesbrooke.co.uk Dating from 1702, the Hall’s beauty is matched by the magnificence of the gardens and the excellence of the picture, furniture and porcelain collections. The Woolavington collection of sporting pictures is possibly the finest of its type in Europe and includes paintings by Stubbs, Ben Marshall and artists renowned for works of this genre. Portraits, bronzes, 18th Century English and French furniture and fine porcelain are among the treasures. The formal gardens are continually being updated and developed. The Wild Gardens, a short walk across the Park, are laid out along the course of a stream and provide a romantic setting for acers, gunneras and the like.

CONTACT Owner: Mr & Mrs A R Macdonald-Buchanan Contact: The Administrator Tel: 01604 505808 Email: welcome@cottesbrooke.co.uk

No large bags or photography in house. Filming and outside events.

Homemade cakes & drinks available in The Old Laundry between 2:30pm & 5pm on open days.

Toilet/disabled WC facilities available.

Car and coach parking is included in the admission fee.

Baby changing facilities available.

Special events see website.

Educational visits by prior arrangement.

Hall guided tours obligatory. Approx. 45 minutes.

Wheelchair access is limited, please contact the administrator to discuss requirements before visiting. Carers Free.

Exclusive events. Contact the Estate Office on 01604 505717 for prices and availability.

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LOCATION Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire NN6 8PF Map Ref: 7:B8 10m N of Northampton near Creaton on A5199. Signed from Junction 1 on the A14. OPENING TIMES May - end of Sep. May & Jun: Wed & Thu, 2pm - 5.30pm, Jul-Sep: Thu, 2pm-5.30pm. Open BH Mons (MaySep), 2pm-5.30pm. The first open day is Mon 2nd May 2022. Rescheduled Spring Bank Holiday - Thu 2nd June 2pm - 5.30pm. Jubilee Bank Holiday Fri 3rd June - closed.

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ADMISSION House & Gardens: Adult £12.50, Child £5.00, Conc £10.50 Gardens only: Adult £10.00, Child £4, Conc £8.00. Group & private bookings by arrangement.

This palatial Elizabethan prodigy house was built between 1555 and 1587 by William Cecil, 1st Lord Burghley, principal adviser and Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth 1.

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www.rockinghamcastle.com A remarkable castle built on the instruction of William The Conqueror. CONTACT Tel: 01536 770240 Email: estateoffice@rockinghamcastle.com LOCATION Rockingham, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8TH. Map 7:D7. OS Ref SP867 913. 1M N of Corby on A6003. 9m E of Market Harborough. 14m SW of Stamford on A427.

With its dramatic skyline and towering obelisk clock tower, Burghley was built to impress and the State Rooms on the first floor are awe-inspiring. Explore the original soaring Tudor kitchen and tour the magnificent State Rooms before descending the Hell Staircase painted by Antonio Verrio and into the Great Hall, used as a banqueting hall in Elizabethan days. During the 17th and 18th Centuries, John 5th Earl of Exeter and Brownlow, the 9th Earl travelled to the cultural centres of Europe returning to Burghley with an enormous collection of art and furniture.

OPENING TIMES Easter Sunday (17 April) to 29 May 2022 - Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays. 5 June to 27 September - Tuesdays, Sundays & Bank Holiday Mondays. ADMISSION See website: www.rockinghamcastle.com for details. Social Media: @rockinghamcastleofficial

CONTACT Tel: 01780 752451 Email: Burghley@burghley.co.uk LOCATION Burghley House, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY.

WAKEFIELD LODGE Potterspury, Northamptonshire NN12 7QX Georgian hunting lodge with deer park. Location: 4m S of Towcester on A5. Take signs to Wakefield Estate for directions. Map Ref: 7:C10 Tel: 01327 811395 Open: House 19th April - 31st May 2022, Mon-Fri (closed BHs), 12 noon-4pm. Appointments by telephone. Access walk open May & June. Admission: £10

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www.burghley.co.uk Burghley contains one of the largest private collections of Italian art, unique examples of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and superb items of 18th Century furniture. Park and Gardens - Burghley House is set in a 300 acre deer park landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. It’s one of the ﬁnest examples of his work and includes a meandering 28 acre lake, the elegantly designed Lion Bridge and delightful avenues of mature trees. The tranquil Sculpture Garden is home to a collection of contemporary sculptures amongst diverse plantings, sweeping wildﬂowers and hidden paths. The Garden of Surprises is a visual and sensory experience inspired by the Elizabethan fascination with astrology, astronomy and classical civilisations. The private South Garden is open from mid-March to mid April for the display of spring blubs.

OPENING TIMES 19 March - 30 October 2022 Open Daily, (excluding Fridays) 10.30am - 4:30pm Closed 1-4 Sept for the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

ADMISSION House & Garden - Adults £20, Child £9, Garden only Adults £13.50, Child £8, Parkland and parking - Free. Please note that tickets to the House and Gardens are valid for 365 days, so you are welcome to return as many times as you wish from the date of purchase for an entire year during normal opening times.

On site catering.

Public Toilets.

Dogs accepted on a lead.

Disabled access.

Baby Changing.

Gift shop.

Parking

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M E L BO U R N E H A L L & GARDENS www.melbournehall.com

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East Midlands Fulbeck Manor was built in c1580s. The house stands 3 storeys high, including garrets, with a 5 bay front. The interiors feature 80 portraits of the Fane family, who have lived in Fulbeck for over 400 years. The most impressive feature is a 17th Century staircase with spiral balusters. CONTACT Owner/Contact: Mr Julian Francis Fane Tel: 01400 272231 E-mail: jfane22@outlook.com LOCATION Fulbeck, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG32 3JN Map Ref: 7:D3 11 miles North of Grantham. 15 miles No photography. Open all year by written appointment. Ample for cars. Limited for coaches.

South of Lincoln on A607. Brown signs to Craft Centre, Tearooms and Stables OPENING TIMES By written appointment. ADMISSION £12 group 10+ £10

This beautiful house of history, in its picturesque poolside setting, was once the home of Victorian Prime Minister William Lamb. The fine gardens, in the French formal style, contain Robert Bakewell’s intricate wrought iron arbour and a fascinating yew tunnel. Upstairs rooms available to view by appointment. CONTACT Owner: Lord & Lady Ralph Kerr Contact: Melbourne Hall Estate Office Tel: 01332 862502 Email: info@melbournehall.com LOCATION Melbourne, Derbyshire DE73 8EN Map Ref: 7:A5 - 8m South of Derby. From London, exit M1/J24. OPENING TIMES Hall open August only No photography in house.

Partial. WCs. Obligatory. Tours by owner 1¼ hrs. Tea Rooms at Craft Centre, 100m

Toilets available in the Visitors Centre. Church Square/Castle Square. No coaches. Partial. WCs.

everyday (except for the first 3 Mondays) from 2pm - 5pm. Last admission 4.15pm The Gardens open April - September on Weds, Sat, Sun and BH Mondays from 1pm - 5pm and every afternoon in August when the Hall is open. ADMISSION Please see website or call 01332 862502 for current ticket prices. Around Melbourne Pool on a lead. Assistance dogs in the hall & gardens. Obligatory in house Tue-Thurs. Melbourne Hall Tea Room. Variety of shops.

STA N FO R D H A L L Stanford has been the home of the Cave family, ancestors of the present owner since 1430. In the 1690s, Sir Roger Cave commissioned the Smiths of Warwick to pull down the old Manor House and build the present Hall. Throughout the house are portraits of the family and examples of furniture and objects which they collected over the centuries. There is also a collection of Royal Stuart portraits. The Hall and Stables are set in an attractive Park on the banks of Shakespeare’s Avon. There is a walled Rose Garden and an early ha-ha. Corporate days including lunches & dinners, small conferences & clay pigeon shoots etc.

Toilet facilities available.

Offering civil ceremonies and wedding receptions.

Stables Tea Room.

1,000 cars and 6-8 coaches. Coach parking on gravel in front of house.

Partial. WCs.

For all upcoming events, please see ‘Visit Us & Events’ on the website.

Dogs on leads only. Educational visits available. Tour time: ¾ hour in groups of approximately 25 people.

Filming opportunities available. Accommodation available for Group bookings only. Caravan Site 01788 860387.

Deene Park has been home to the Brudenell family since 1514 and was the seat of the Earls of Cardigan until 1868, of whom the most notable was the 7th Earl, who led the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava in 1854.

Nestled amidst 400 acres of historic parkland, forming part of the ancient Rockingham Forest, Deene Park is framed by wooded hills, serene lakes, and sits adjacent to the winding Willow Brook. The gardens, as seen today, have been developed since the mid-20th century and

CONTACT Owner: Mr & Mrs N Fothergill Contact: Nick Fothergill Tel: 01788 860250, Email: enquiries@stanfordhall.co.uk LOCATION Lutterworth, Leicestershire LE17 6DH Map Ref: 7:B7 - M1/J18 6m. M1/J20, 6m. M6 exit/access at J1, 4m. Historic House signs. OPENING TIMES Special 3 week Easter opening: From Mon 4 Apr – Sun 24 Apr 2022. Please note we are closed Easter Sat 16th Apr. Bank Holiday Monday only. The House is also open in conjunction with park events, please see website or call for details. Pre-booked groups (20+) Mon-Fri by appointment only. ADMISSION House & Grounds: Adult £10 Child (under 14 yrs) FOC. Grounds only £5 Child (under 14 yrs) FOC. Special admission prices will apply on event days.

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www.deenepark.com

The house was built over six centuries and grew from a substantial quadrangular-plan medieval manor into the Tudor and Georgian mansion we see today. Successive generations altered the house to suit their needs and helped endow the collections within, which contain Tudor manuscripts, old masters and family portraits, porcelain, and military memorabilia from the Crimean War.

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Parkland, helicopter landing area & lecture room.

D E E N E PA R K comprise a David Hicks parterre with topiary teapots, long mixed borders, old fashioned roses, white garden, golden garden, stone summerhouse, lakes, and wild gardens. This horticultural renaissance has clothed the bare bones of historical structures, bringing colour and form where there had previously been only expansive lawn. The current owners, Robert and Charlotte Brudenell, continue to welcome visitors to the family home each year during the summer months.

CONTACT Owner: Mr & Mrs Robert Brudenell Contact: Visitor Services Administrator Tel: 01780 450278 Email: admin@deenepark.com

OPENING TIMES Sundays and bank holiday Mondays from 17th April until 29th August (excluding Sunday 5th June), and every Wednesday in September.

LOCATION Deene, Corby, NN17 3EG Map Ref: 7:D7 6m NE of Corby off A43, NN17 3EG

Gardens and Tearoom 12pm-5pm

Gardens Only: Adult £6, Child (5-16 yrs) £3

House 2pm-5pm, last admission 3:45pm

Group tours by prior arrangement.

No large bags or photography in house. Toilet facilities available. Parking available. Baby changing facilities available. Partial. Please contact us for further information.

ADMISSION House & Gardens: Adult £12, Concession £10, Child (5-16 yrs) £6

For special events please see our website.

Midweek group tours available. Booking essential. Cakes, drinks and light refreshments available in the tea room Plant Sales.

Shop. Special events. Civil ceremonies and receptions within the grounds. Jane Eyre (BBC-1983) visitheritage.co.uk 135

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HE A RT of ENGL A ND HEREFORDSHIRE • SHROPSHIRE • STAFFORDSHIRE WARWICKSHIRE • WEST MIDL ANDS • WORCESTERSHIRE

LUDLOW SPRING FESTIVAL, SHROPSHIRE 13th - 15th May 2022

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This festival combines a beer festival with a celebration of vintage cars, as it also incorporates the Marches Transport Festival, showcasing classic and vintage cars in the grounds of Ludlow Castle. Start the weekend in the Festival Pub on Friday night where you can sample real ales and local produce. Saturday and Sunday offer a selection of musical entertainment, demonstrations, talks and quality food and drink.

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One of the UK’s biggest and best Christmas Markets, and the largest authentic German market outside of Germany itself. All the action is walking distance from New Street station so no need to take the car into the city. Enjoy a glass of Glühwein, weissbier or hot chocolate between browsing stalls packed with jewellery, crafts, toys decorations and gift ideas. Birmingham is twinned with the German city of Frankfurt and the market is afﬁliated with the similar event held there.

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CRUFTS, THE NEC, BIRMINGHAM 9th - 12th March 2023 The World’s Greatest Dog Show sees over 22,000 dogs compete for the coveted title of Best in Show. Obedience, ﬁeld trials and agility competitions take place amongst several other categories. The Scruffts competition recognises the best crossbreed whilst prizes are also on offer for the best young handlers. Visit the trade stands to buy products for you and your dog and enjoy the many displays taking place across the four-day event.

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Moated family home with mainly Victorian architecture and fine collection of furniture and art. Extensive gardens and arboretum. CONTACT The Estate Office 01684 573614 E-mail: tours@madresfieldestate.co.uk LOCATION Madresfield, Malvern WR13 5AJ Map 6:M9. 6m SW of Worcester. 1½ m SE of A449. 2m NE of Malvern.

Over 60 acres of brilliant coloured flowers, magnificent forest trees, sweeping lawns and a chain of ornamental pools which run tranquilly along the cultivated garden valley to provide a natural habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. No matter what the season, visitors will always find something fresh and interesting to ensure an enjoyable outing. CONTACT Owner: Sir Algernon and the Hon Lady Heber-Percy. Contact: Secretary Tel: 01630 685786 Fax: 01630 685853 Email: secretary@hodnethall.com LOCATION Hodnet, Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 3NN Map Ref: 6:L5 - 12 miles North East of Shrewsbury on A53; M6/J15, M54/J3. Facebook: /hodnethall Instagram: /Hodnethallgardens Parking available. Partial. WCs. Dogs welcome on leads.

OPENING TIMES Every Wed, Sun and Bank Holiday Monday from Sun 13th March until Sun 30th October. Plant Fair - Sat 11th and Sun 12th June. National Garden Scheme Day - Sun 26th June ADMISSION Adult £8.50; Child £1.00 Light lunches and afternoon teas during garden open days. Garden restaurant. See Facebook page for upcoming special days and events.

CHILLINGTON HALL chillingtonhall.co.uk Home of the Giffards since 1178, the present house dates from the 18th Century, firstly by the architect Francis Smith of Warwick in 1724 and completed by John Soane in 1786. Parkland laid out by ‘Capability’ Brown in the 1760s with additional work by James Paine. Chillington was the winner of the HHA/Sotheby’s Restoration Award 2009 for work done on Soane’s magnificent Saloon. CONTACT Owner: Mr & Mrs J W Giffard Contact: Estate Office Tel: 01902 850236 Email: office@chillingtonhall.co.uk LOCATION Codsall Wood, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV8 1RE Map Ref: 6:N6 - 2 miles South of Brewood off A449. 4 miles North West of M54/J2. OPENING TIMES Please check website for opening dates and times. Private groups and school parties by prior arrangement. ADMISSION Adult £8, Child £4. Grounds only: Half price. Available for Wedding Receptions, Corporate Events, Filming, Hire of the Park and Private Parties. Parking available. WCs and car parking. In grounds. Guided tours will give you an in-depth history of this family house and its ancestors, and its contents. Sessions for Key Stages 1&2, and facilities for Home Educators. Special Events. Corp/Private functions

LITTLE MALVERN COURT littlemalverncourt.co.uk Prior’s Hall, associated rooms and cells, c1489. Former Benedictine Monastery. Oak-framed roof, five bays. Library, collection of religious vestments and relics. Embroideries and paintings. Gardens: 10 acres of former monastic grounds with spring bulbs, blossom, old fashioned roses and shrubs. Access to Hall only by flight of steps. CONTACT Owner: Trustees of the late T M Berington Contact: Mrs T M Berington Tel: 01684 892988 Email: littlemalverncourt@hotmail.com LOCATION Nr Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 4JN Map Ref: 6:M9 3m S of Great Malvern on Upton-on-Severn Rd (A4104). OPENING TIMES 20 April until 21 July Wed & Thurs afternoons 2.00pm - 5.00pm. ADMISSION House & Garden: Adult £12, Child £3. Garden only: Adult £9, Child £2. House only: Adult £9, Child £2. Toilet facility on site upstairs. Parking across the road - signposted. Partial. Garden on a slope and access to the Prior’s Hall is also up steps. Timed guided tours of house only. Tea, coffee, cake in Courtyard Tea Room 2.30pm-5pm. See our website for up to date information. 138 visitheritage.co.uk

OPENING TIMES Guided tours of about 1.5 hours on specified dates and times between Apr and Sep. Numbers are restricted and prior booking via the website is essential. We have no refreshment facilities. ADMISSION £15 if booked online or £17 if paying on the day. Advanced booking via the website is essential. No concessions and no Under 16s. Guide books. In grounds. Obligatory. PITCHFORD HALL & TREEHOUSE Condover, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 7DN In the grounds of Britain’s finest half-timbered house; Pitchford Hall. Perched in a lime tree is the world’s oldest treehouse; standing since the late 1600s. Map Ref: 6:K6 - Sat Nav Postcode: SY5 7DN Website: www.pitchfordestate.com Admission: £25 Open: Please book 90 minute guided tours in advance through www.historichouses.org/house/pitchford-hall/tours/ WINTERBOURNE HOUSE AND GARDEN 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2RT Winterbourne is set in 7 acres of botanic garden. Map Ref: 6:O7 Tel: 0121 414 3003 Email: enquiries@winterbourne.org.uk Website: www.winterbourne.org.uk Open: Mar-Oct 10.30am to 5pm, Nov-Feb 10.30am to 4pm. Last admission 30 mins before closing. Closed around Christmas/New Year, please check website. Admission: Adult £7.40, Child/Concessions £6.40, Family £23.00

A 16th Century manor house which was altered and remodelled in the 18th and 19th Centuries and again in this Century. The original home of the Hereford family (see Sufton Court) who have held the manor since the 12th Century. CONTACT Owner: Trustees of Sufton Heritage Trust Contact: James Hereford Tel: 01432 870268 / 01432 850328 Email: james@sufton.co.uk

LOCATION Mordiford, Hereford HR1 4EJ Map Ref: 6:L10 Mordiford, off B4224 Mordiford - Dormington Road. OPENING TIMES By appointment to: james@sufton.co.uk

Open all year by appointment.

Obligatory.

Parking is available.

Small groups. No special facilities.

Partial.

Sufton Court is a small Palladian mansion house. Built in 1788 by James Wyatt for James Hereford. The park was laid out by Humphry Repton whose ‘red book’ still survives. The house stands above the rivers Wye and Lugg giving impressive views towards the mountains of Wales. CONTACT Owner: J N Hereford Contact: James Hereford Tel: 01432 870268 / 01432 850328 Email: james@sufton.co.uk LOCATION Mordiford, Hereford HR1 4LUMap Ref: 6:L10 Mordiford, off

B4224 Mordiford - Dormington Road. OPENING TIMES 17-30 May & 16-29 Aug. 2pm-5pm. Guided tours: 2pm, 3pm & 4pm ADMISSION Adult £5, Child 50p.

Only small coaches.

Accessible.

In grounds, on leads.

Small groups. No special facilities.

Obligatory.

LO N G N E R H A L L www.longner.co.uk

Designed by John Nash in 1803, Longner Hall is a Tudor Gothic style house set in a park landscaped by Humphry Repton. The home of one family for over 700 years. Longner’s principal rooms are adorned with plaster fan vaulting and stained glass. CONTACT Sarah Easthope Tel: 01743 636348 Email: info@longner.co.uk LOCATION Uffington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 4TG Map Ref: 6:L6 4 miles SE of Shrewsbury on Uffington

road, ¼ mile off B4380, Atcham. OPENING TIMES Tours at 2pm & 3.30pm on weekdays from Mon 30 May until Fri 1 July. Bank Holiday Mon 18 Apr, Mon 2 May, Mon 29 Aug. ADMISSION Adult £5, Child £3.

No photography in house.

Guide dogs only.

Limited for coaches.

Obligatory.

Partial.

By arrangement.

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THE YORKSHIRE DALES FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL, SKIPTON 23rd - 24th July 2022

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This year the festival features live cookery demos from celebrity chefs James Martin and The Hairy Bikers. See more demos on the Yorkshire AA Rosette, vegan, dessert and Local Chef stages. Workshops, masterclasses and tasting sessions are all on offer over the course of the three-day event. Children’s activities and a full programme of live music keep everyone entertained.

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COUNTRYSIDE Dales, Moors & Wolds Tour de Yorkshire Herriot Country

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Yorkshire Day is a celebration of the custom and culture of the region. The tradition was introduced by the Yorkshire Ridings Society in 1975 as a protest in response to the local government re-organisation of county/district boundaries a year earlier. To celebrate the day correctly, the society must read the Yorkshire Declaration of Integrity, once in the city of York and in each of the three Ridings (original regions of the county).

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WEST YORKSHIRE

•Doncaster

SOUTH Sheffield Y O R K S H I R E

WHITBY REGATTA 13 Aug 2022 - 15 Aug 2022 With a history of over one hundred and eighty years of aquatic competition and entertainment, The Whitby Regatta is probably the oldest sea Regatta on the northeast coast and has drawn large crowds into Whitby over the years. It’s full weekend of entertainment, embracing yacht racing, rowing races and ﬁnishing with a prize presentation and spectacular ﬁrework display.

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Enjoy a unique stay in Yorkshire on our beautiful 3000 acre sanctuary. Located at the foothills of the awe-inspiring Yorkshire Dales National Park, The Broughton Sanctuary is a place to spend quality time together, try new experiences and reconnect with nature. Home to a magnificent Historic House, a collection of unique Holiday Homes and a state-of-the-art Wellbeing Centre, we offer the perfect adventure for families, groups or single travellers. CONTACT Tel: 01756 799608, www.broughtonhall.co.uk LOCATION Skipton, Yorkshire BD23 3AE Map Ref: 10:N9 On A59, 2 miles West of Skipton.

OPENING TIMES See website for details. ADMISSION Please contact for prices.

LOTHERTON

H OV I N G H A M H A L L www.hovingham.co.uk

CONTACT Owner: Sir William Worsley Tel: 01653 628771 Email: office@hovingham.co.uk LOCATION Hovingham, York, North Yorkshire YO62 4LU Map Ref: 11:C8 18 miles North of York on Malton/

TEMPLE NEWSAM

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Attractive Palladian family home, designed and built by Thomas Worsley. The childhood home of Katharine Worsley, Duchess of Kent. It is entered through a huge riding school and has beautiful rooms with collections of pictures and furniture. The house has attractive gardens with magnificent Yew hedges and cricket ground. Helmsley Road (B1257) OPENING TIMES & ADMISSION Please see the information on our website www.hovingham.co.uk

No photography in the Hall.

Partial ground floor only.

Limited. None for coaches.

Magnificent reception rooms are special setting for entertaining.

www.templenewsam.leeds.gov.uk

Lotherton is a beautiful Edwardian country estate with a historic museum and zoo. See native red deer and wander the formal gardens. Discover Wildlife World with animals including penguins, flamingos and nocturnal species. Visit the hall to see the latest exhibition and find out about the history of the estate, along with a collection of impressive fine and decorative arts. Annual membership available. CONTACT Visitor Services 0113 378 2959 Email: lotherton@leeds.gov.uk LOCATION Aberford, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS25 3EB Map Ref: 11:B10 Situated off Collier Lane which is just

off M1 J47. If you are using a route planner, please use postcode: LS25 3EB. OPENING TIMES & ADMISSION Please check the website or call for details.

Groups welcome in accordance with government guidelines. Please email or call to arrange your day out. Passenger lift in the hall. Please see access statement on website for full details. Admission to the estate includes car parking.

Discover 500 years of history in the stunning TudorJacobean mansion house of Temple Newsam, set within Capability Brown landscaped gardens, parks and scenic woodland. Explore over 40 rooms filled with fine and decorative arts and visit the estates’ working rare breed farm dating back to the 17th century. CONTACT Visitor Services 0113 336 7460 Email: temple.newsam@leeds.gov.uk LOCATION Temple Newsam Road, Leeds LS15 OAE Map Ref: 10:P10 - 4m E of city centre B6159 or 2m from M1 J46. 4 miles

Groups can take advantage of special packages including hall or garden tours and catering. Cross-curricular workshops for all Key Stages in the hall and Wildlife World. Virtual workshops available.

Groups welcome in accordance with government guidelines. Please email or call to arrange your day out. Walking distance to the Stable Courtyard & Home Farm. Patrolled. Charge except blue badge holders.

The Yorkshire home of Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield. Early Georgian architecture. Magnificent plasterwork by Cortese. Rich collection of 18th century furniture. Notable contemporary art collection. Award-winning gardens attract enthusiasts from home and abroad. Tranquil Glamping Site. Tearooms.

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Fine Regency house by Thomas Cundy the elder. Beautifully restored Walled Gardens, woodland walks, parks and vistas over Hornsea Mere, part of the Estate since 1530. The Estate has been in the family since 1530 to the present day, Rupert Russell being the great nephew of the late Lady Strickland-Constable and being the resident Trustee.

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LOCATION Seaton, Hull, East Yorkshire HU11 5RJ Map Ref: 11:F9 - On the B1244

Passenger lift in the House. Please see access statement on website for full details. There are a range of tours available each week -check the website.

www.sutton-park.co.uk

www.wassand.co.uk

CONTACT Owner: Trustees of Wassand Will Trust Contact: Shirley Power - 01964 537474 Office: 01965 537047 / 01672 564352 Email: rupert@reorussell.co.uk

from city centre. OPENING TIMES & ADMISSION Check website or call 0113 336 7460 for opening times and admission prices

SUTTON PARK

WA S SA N D H A L L

Visit Heritage, the home of the Hudson’s Guide and your one stop shop for heritage attractions and accommodation across the UK.

Yorkshire & the Humber

B ROUG HTON HALL E STATE

Seaton-Hornsea Road. Approximately 2 miles from Hornsea. OPEN DAYS (2022) May 27-30th; June 8th-12th, 23-27th, July 7-10th; August 3-8th, 26th-29th. ADMISSION See website for full times and details.

CONTACT Administrator Tel: 01347 810249 Email: suttonpark@statelyhome.co.uk LOCATION Sutton-On-The-Forest, N. Yorkshire YO61 1DP Map 11:B9. 8 miles N of York on B1363 York-Helmsley road follow brown signs. OPENING TIMES Private parties all year by appointment (min. 12). For House and gardens opening dates, tour times & admission prices please see website. No photography. Limited for coaches. Partial. WCs. Obligatory. Tearooms. Events, please visit our website. RHS GARDEN HARLOW CARR Crag Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG3 1QB Tel: 01423 565418 Email: harlowcarr@rhs.org.uk

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Events NORTH WEST

NORTH W EST CHESHIRE • CUMBRIA • L ANCASHIRE MANCHESTER • MERSE YSIDE

GREAT MANCHESTER RUN Sunday 21st May 2022 A ﬁrm favourite on the half marathon calendar, the half marathon and 10K routes take in some of Manchester’s ﬁnest scenery. Live bands play at specially set up music areas, to entertain the thousands of spectators that turn out to cheer on the participants, many of whom are running to raise money for charity. Junior and mini events are also available for younger runners wanting to take part on the day.

CHESTER CITY CLOCKTOWER, CHESTER,

Carlisle

Penrith

• Whitehaven

JUST SO FESTIVAL, RODE HALL, CHESHIRE

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19th - 21st August 2022 A unique family friendly festival celebrating childhood stories and adventures. Step out of your daily life into a wonderland of literature, arts, dance and theatre and go on a journey of mischief and mayhem. See outdoor dance and circus performances, hear entertaining poetry readings and take a trip to the Woodland Theatre. Author talks, music workshops and DJ Sets take place in the Wonderland Woods at this completely outdoor event. Compete in the Tribal Tournament where families dress up as different animal clans to win golden pebbles with the aim of being crowned champion.

CUMBRIA

• Kendal Barrow -inFurness

COUNTRYSIDE Lake District Forest of Bowland Morecambe Bay HERITAGE Gillow of Lancaster Maritime heritage Textile heritage

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Preston

• Blackpool LANCASHIRE

Liverpool

MANCHESTER

MERSEYSIDE

FOOD Black pudding Cumberland sausage Damson gin

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CHESHIRE

• Chester

October 2022 Salford Manchester

Previously known as the Manchester Poetry Festival the literary event aims to showcase the best in contemporary writing from around the world and offer visitors the opportunity to hear quality live performances. The festival also aims to offer opportunities for children and young people to become more engaged with literature and for artists to have the freedom to experiment with new methods of presenting their work in the digital era. The format of the festival is talks, presentations and question and answer sessions. visitheritage.co.uk 145

A D LI N GTO N H A L L www.adlingtonhall.com

www.askhamhall.co.uk

LOCATION Adlington Hall and Gardens, Mill Lane, Adlington, Cheshire, SK10 4LF. OPENING TIMES Please see website for information on dates and times.

PEOVER HALL & GARDENS

ADMISSION Gardens only: Adult/Senior admission – £6.00 per person, Children, under 16 years and Students - FREE.

www.peoverhall.co.uk A charming Grade 2 Elizabethan house that boasts a fascinating history that stems back to 1585. Situated within some 500 acres of 18th Century parkland with delightful gardens, stables and the church of St Lawrence. CONTACT Mr & Mrs Brooks Tel: 01565 654107 Email: bookings@peoverhall.com LOCATION Over Peover, Knutsford WA16 9HW Map Ref: 6:M2 - 4 miles S of Knutsford off A50 at Whipping Stocks Inn. OPENING TIMES May-Aug, Tue & Thu afternoons. Stables & Gardens: 2-5pm. Church: 2pm-4pm. ADMISSION Please see website for updated admission prices. Hall tours at 14.30 and 15.30, other days and times by arrangement. Teas and cakes.

House and Gardens: Adult/Senior admission - £10 per person, Children, under 16 years and Students - £5 per person.

TABLEY HOUSE

The 60 acres of gardens, include Rose Gardens with Yew Tree Maze, a Lime Walk planted in 1688 and a Regency Rockery surrounding the Shell Cottage. The Wilderness includes a Rococo styled landscape garden containing the chinoiserie T’ing House, a Pagoda Bridge, and the classical Temple to Diana. Dogs welcome.

Free parking.

Pre Booked Guided Tours.

Limited disabled access.

www.tableyhouse.co.uk The finest Palladian House in the North West, Tabley a Grade I listing contains one of the first collections of English paintings, including works of art by Turner and Reynolds. Furniture by Chippendale, Bullock and Gillow and fascinating family memorabilia adorn the rooms. Interesting Tea Room and 17th Century Chapel adjoin. CONTACT Contact: The Collection Manager Tel: 01565 750151 Email: tableyhouse@ btconnect.com LOCATION Tabley Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 0HB Map Ref: 6:M2 M6/ J19, A556 S on to A5033. 2 miles West of Knutsford OPENING TIMES House: Apr-end Oct, Thu-Sun & Bank Holidays, 1pm-5pm. Last admission at 4.30pm. Tea Room: From 12pm5pm. ADMISSION Adult £7, Child/Student £3. Groups by arrangement. No photography or stiletto heels. Heel guards can be provided. Parking is free follow burgundy signs. Call office prior to arrival. By arrangement, guides provided free. Suitable for post 16 students. Serving light lunches, afternoon teas.

Tea Room (serving light refreshments only, check website for open times).

C A PE S TH O R N E H A L L www.capesthorne.com

LE I G HTO N H A LL

M EO L S H A L L

www.leightonhall.co.uk

www.meolshall.co.uk

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Capesthorne Hall is a beautiful stately home owned by the Bromley-Davenport family and set in 100 acres of picturesque Cheshire countryside. The venue overlooks two lakes, a private family Chapel and stunning formal gardens with woodland beyond and an abundance of bluebells in Spring. CONTACT Hall Office Tel: 01625 861221, Email: info@capesthorne.com LOCATION Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9JY. 30 minutes South of Manchester on A34. Near M6, M60 and M62. OPENING TIMES 3rd April - 31st October 2022 (Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays only) ADMISSION Car parking - £2 per vehicle. Garden Entry Pricing - Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays: Adults £7.00, Children (5-16 yrs) £4.00 (children under 5 go free) 146 visitheritage.co.uk

Family Ticket (2 x adults and 2 x children) £20.00, Carers accompanying a disabled visitor (Proof required to be shown on entry) / Historic Houses Members (Tickets not required. HH membership card to be shown on entry) FOC. Hall & Garden Entry Pricing - Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays: Adults £11.00, Children (5-16 yrs) (children under 5 go free) £5.00, Family Ticket (2 x adults and 2 x children) £28.00, Carers accompanying a disabled visitor (Proof required to be shown on entry).

Enlarged in the Palladian style in the 1960’s to showcase a family collection of pictures and furniture, Meols Hall combines comfort and informality with a sense of grand parade. The Tithe Barn and picturesque grounds are available all year round for weddings and receptions: both formal or informal. CONTACT Owner: The Hesketh Family Contact: Pamela Whelan 01704 228326 Email: events@meolshall.com LOCATION Churchtown, Southport, Merseyside PR9 7LZ Map Ref: 10:K11 - 3m NE of Southport town centre in

Churchtown. SE of A565. OPENING TIMES May BH 2nd, 20th August-14th Sept. 1.30pm-5.30pm ADMISSION Adult £5, Child £1. Groups welcome. Afternoon Tea is only available for bookings of 25+.

Parking available.

See the website for all upcoming events.

Accessible. Assistance dogs only.

Wedding ceremonies/receptions in the Tithe Barn.

One month of the year, visitors to Meols Hall have the unique opportunity to visit the house.

Hosting challenging outdoor activities, product launches, staff motivation & incentive schemes.

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Adlington Hall, home of the Leghs of Adlington, since 1315, was built on the site of a Hunting Lodge which stood in the Forest of Macclesfield in 1040. Two oak trees still stand and support the east end of the hall, which was built between 1450 and 1505. Between the trees stands an organ, almost certainly the work of Father Bernard Smith, installed between 1660 and 1680, and on which Handel subsequently played and composed a piece of music. Much of the hall was built in 1581 and is Elizabethan black and white. The Georgian west wing and south front were added in 1757.

ASKHAM HALL

CONTACT Philippa Reed, 01625 829206, Email: admin@adlingtonhall.com.

Leighton Hall’s setting can only be described as spectacular; the Hall is nestled in a lush parkland with the Lake District as its backdrop. This romantic Gothic house is the lived-in home of the famous Gillow furniture making family, with some unique pieces on display. Visits include: entertaining and informal house tours with no roped off areas, charming tea rooms, children’s activities and play area, beautiful gardens, woodland walk and birds of prey flying displays (Summer season only, weather permitting). No photography in the hall. Toilet facilities available.

6 themed packages for KS 1 &2 school educational visits.

Baby changing facilities available.

Enjoy light refreshments, cakes, scones and afternoon tea.

Free and ample parking - with disabled parking located closer to the Hall.

Gift shop with a range of charming reasonably priced items.

Partial. WC’s. Regrettably the halls first floor inaccessible for wheelchair users.

Plants for sale, located by the gift shop.

Only Assistance dogs allowed in the Hall & grounds.

Functions for corporate events i.e. brand awareness / product launches.

Enthusiastic guides, bring Leighton’s history to life.Informal and relaxed tours.

Please see the ‘Special Events’ section of the website for all upcoming events.

Playground, Woodland Walk, Garden & Maze

The House & Gardens are exclusive for weddings.

A multi award winning Lake District hideaway, Askham Hall is a 13th-century Grade 1 listed Pele Tower house with a newly Michelin starred / 3 AA rosette restaurant, 19 luxurious individually designed bedrooms and Grade II listed terraced gardens. It has been in the Lowther family for over 200 years. CONTACT Owner: Charles Lowther Contact: Marie-Louisa Raeburn Tel: 01931 712350 Email: enquiries@askhamhall.co.uk

Parking Available.

LOCATION Askham, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2PF Map Ref: 10:L5 Askham Hall in Cumbria is situated in a quiet and picturesque village within easy access (about 10 mins’ drive) from Penrith and junction 40 of the M6. Follow the brown tourist signs. Restaurant.

Dogs Welcome.

LEVENS HALL Kendal, Cumbria LA8 0PD Tel: 01539 560321 Email: houseopening@levenshall.co.uk

CONTACT Owner: Mrs Suzie Reynolds and Mrs Lucy Arthurs Contact: Mrs Suzie Reynolds and Mrs Lucy Arthurs Tel: 01524 734474 Email: info@leightonhall.co.uk Facebook: LeightonHallLancashire Twitter: @Leighton_Hall Instagram: leightonhalllancashire LOCATION Carnforth, Lancashire LA5 9ST Map Ref: 10:L8 Located 10 minutes drive from the M6, junction 35. Follow brown tourism signs North along the A6, travel through the village of Yealand Conyers, turn right up Peter Lane until you arrive at the main entrance. Do not follow Satnav. OPENING TIMES General public May - September, please see website for information on dates and times. Pre-booked groups and coach parties (20+) all year by arrangement. Group rates. ADMISSION Please see website for details.

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Events NORTH EAST

NORTH E A ST COUNT Y DURHAM • NORTHUMBERL AND T YNE & WE AR

GREAT NORTH RUN 25th September 2022

The Great North Run is the biggest event on the half marathon calendar and one of the ﬁrst of its kind to be televised regularly. The course takes competitors through the heart of Newcastle city centre and over the iconic Tyne Bridge. Continue through Gateshead into South Shields and view the sea from the top of Prince Edward Road. Competitors race for charity and to beat their own personal bests. The route is always packed with spectators cheering runners to the ﬁnish line.

THE RIVER TYNE AND SAGE GATESHEAD FROM NEWCASTLE QUAYSIDE

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Berwick -uponTweed

MORPETH FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL 1st - 2nd October 2022 This popular event attracts thousands of visitors and brings together food enthusiasts from all over the region to sample the best in North East produce. Food stalls line the Town Hall and Bridge Street. The Market Place acts as the heart of the festival and is where the cookery demonstrations and tastings take place. Why not try your hand at entering a competition? Prizes are on offer for Best Pie, Best Jam and Best Scone. Relax with a picnic on Millennium Green.

Alnwick • Rothbury

COUNTRYSIDE Heather moorlands Sandy beaches Dark skies HERITAGE Hadrian’s Wall Border castles Mining & railway heritage FOOD Pease pudding Craster kippers Singing Hinnies

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NORTHUMBERLAND

Morpeth

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Newcastle upon Tyne

Hexham •

Sunderland

TYNE & WEAR Durham

COUNTY DURHAM

Bishop Auckland

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Hartlepool • Darlington

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DURHAM BOOK FESTIVAL October 2022 One of the oldest literary festivals in the country, the festival takes place in and around the beautiful city of Durham. Each year a broad range of writers, thinkers and performers are invited to appear. The winner of the Gordon Burn prize is announced at the end of the festival, fast becoming one of the UK’s most respected literary prizes. The prize is awarded to those whose work embodies the innovative and bold spirit of Gordon Burn himself.

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C H I L LI N G H A M C A STLE

ALNWICK CASTLE www.alnwickcastle.com

www.chillingham-castle.com This remarkable and very private castle has been continuously owned by just one family line since the 1200’s. A visit from Edward I in 1298 was followed by many other Royal visits right down through this century. See Chillingham’s alarming dungeon, as well as active restoration in the Great Halls and State Rooms, which are gradually brought back to life with tapestries, arms and armour. We even have a very real torture chamber.

Combining magnificent medieval architecture with sumptuous Italianate State Rooms, Alnwick Castle is one of the UK’s most significant heritage destinations. In recent years it has also taken starring roles in a number of film and television productions, featuring as a location for ITV’s Downton Abbey and as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter films. With a history beginning in the Norman Age, Alnwick Castle was originally built as a border defence, before eventually being transformed from a fortification into a family home for the first Duke and Duchess of Northumberland in the 1760s. Toilet facilities available.

Free tours of the rooms and grounds.

Baby changing facilities available.

Courtyard Café. Licensed.

Accessible WCs. Wheelchair/mobility scooter hire. Limited access in areas.

Courtyard Café, Stables Fryery and The Armoury

Coach parking also available.

Workshops, activities and discounted admission available.

Photography not permitted in the state rooms.

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LOCATION Northumberland NE66 5NJ Map Ref: 14:L11 45 miles North of Newcastle between A697 & A1. 2 miles South of B6348 at Chatton. 6 miles South East of Wooler. Rail: Alnmouth or Berwick. OPEN Normally open every afternoon from Easter until the end of October. Please refer to our website for up to date information.

North East

Alnwick Castle’s remarkable history is brimming with drama, intrigue, and extraordinary people; from a gunpowder plotter and visionary collectors, to decadent hosts and medieval England’s most celebrated knight: Harry Hotspur.

CONTACT Owner: Sir Humphry Wakefield Bt Contact: The Administrator Tel: 01668 215359 Email: enquiries@chillingham-castle.com

ADMISSION Adults £10.50, Concessions £9.50, Children £6.50 Family £26.00 (2 adults & up to 3 children under 15).

Gardens: With romantic grounds, the castle commands breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. As you walk to the lake, you will see, according to season, drifts of snowdrops, daffodils or bluebells and an astonishing display of rhododendrons. This emphasises the restrained formality of the Elizabethan topiary garden, with its intricately clipped hedges of box and yew. Lawns, the formal gardens and woodland walks are all fully open to the public.

CONTACT Tel: 01665 511100 Group bookings: 01665 511184 Media & Filming: 01665 511082 Email: info@alnwickcastle.com LOCATION Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ Map Ref: 14:M11 Signposted off A1; 35 miles N of Newcastle and 80 miles S of Edinburgh. OPENING TIMES Grounds: Mar- Oct, 10am-5.30pm (last adm 3.45pm). State Rooms: 10.30am-4.30pm (last adm 4pm, Chapel closes at 2.30pm). Check website for up-to-date opening dates & times. ADMISSION Please refer to our website for the most up to date information.

Room Guide available for £2.50. Toilet facilities available. Coaches by prior arrangement. Limited for coaches. Self-catering apartments to hire all year round.

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Groups & Coach Tours at any time by appointment. Please call for details on educational visits. Medieval Castle Tea Room - delicious home-made lunches & treats. Gift shop.

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HOWICK HALL GARDENS AND ARBORETUM www.howickhallgardens.com Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum have been owned by the Grey family since 1319. Discover the history of the 2nd Earl, after whom the famous tea is named, wander through the beautiful gardens and arboretum. CONTACT Email: estateoffice@howickuk.com telephone: 01665 577285 or 01665 577191 LOCATION Howick, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 3LB. OPENING TIMES Feb to Nov 2022, 10.30am-5pm daily. ADMISSION See website for pricings as these are subject to change. Suitable for Disabled People. Tearoom / Refreshments. Baby Changing. Educational/School Visits. Toilets Parking Available. Guided Tours. ALNWICK CASTLE

WHALTON MANOR www.whaltonmanor.co.uk Historic Whalton Manor, altered by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1908, is surrounded by 3 acres of magnificent walled gardens, designed by Lutyens with the help of Gertrude Jekyll. CONTACT Email: gardens@whaltonmanor.co.uk LOCATION Whalton Manor, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3UT. OPENING TIMES Open every Wednesday 2-4pm 6th April-28th October 2022, please arrive 2-2.15pm at the main arches to be met by garden staff. See website for events ADMISSION Entry is £8 pp. Group bookings, tours & catering by request. DURHAM CATHEDRAL

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PRESTON TOWER www.prestontower.co.uk Preston Tower was built in the late 1300s to offer security for locals with their farm animals from cross-border raiders. There is site-history to read and absorb as well as fine views from the battlements. CONTACT Harry Baker Cresswell, 07966150216 OR broomford@yahoo.com LOCATION The tower is at Post Code NE67 5DH, it is signed from the A1, a journey of 2 miles. OPENING TIMES The site is open every day during daylight hours EXCEPT Christmas Day. ADMISSION There is an admission charge of £2.50. visitheritage.co.uk 151

Events SCOTL AND

SCOTLAND BORDERS • SOUTH WEST SCOTL AND • EDINBURGH GRE ATER GL ASGOW • TAYSIDE • WEST HIGHL ANDS & ISL ANDS GR AMPIAN HIGHL ANDS • HIGHL ANDS & SKYE

ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO, EDINBURGH CASTLE 5th - 27th August 2022

LOCH LOMOND

WEST HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS

An annual celebration of music, dance and entertainment which takes place on the Esplanade in front of Edinburgh Castle. The festival started in 1949 to celebrate the military’s contribution to the main festival. It ﬁrst took place in a band stand in Princes Street Gardens and has since grown into an internationally recognised event. Scottish pipe and drum bands combine with military traditions and spectacular ﬁrework displays to wow audiences from all over the world.

ST ANDREW’S DAY 30th November 2022

• Ullapool

Inverness

Inverurie

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

Braemar

COUNTRYSIDE Bens & glens Links golf courses Lochs & beaches HERITAGE Clan history Highland castles Lowland palaces FOOD Whisky Salmon Shortbread

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ABERDEEN SHIRE ANGUS ( TAY S I D E )

Dundee

•Oban

ARGYLL & BUTE

PERTHSHIRE ( TAY S I D E )

Stirling

Forfar

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Edinburgh

Culross

• Falkirk

LANARKSHIRE

• Ayr

•Lanark

LOTHIAN

AY R S H I R E DUMFRIES & G A L L O W AY

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BURNS’ NIGHT CELEBRATIONS 25th January 2023

SCOTTISH BORDERS

Dumfries

• Stonehaven

Montrose • •• Arbroath •St Andrews

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Aberdeen

Just why St Andrew was adopted as the patron saint of Scotland is somewhat unclear. One popular theory is that he appeared to 9th Century monarch, King Angus in a dream and promised him victory in battle against England. On the day of the battle, the symbol of St Andrew (an X - like the cross that now makes up part of the Scottish ﬂag) appeared in the sky and King Angus declared that if he won the battle, St Andrew would become his country’s patron saint. The day is the ﬁrst of the Winter festivals celebrated in Scotland and is followed by Hogmanay and Burns’ Night.

Join in the annual celebrations marking the anniversary of the birth of legendary Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1759. On this day, people gather to commemorate his life and work with haggis, whisky and poetry. At a traditional Burns’ Night Supper, the haggis is piped to the table and the host performs the adddress to a Haggis before a toast is raised to the haggis. After the meal, recitals of his works take place and The Immortal Memory tribute speech is given. At the end of the evening, thanks is given by the singing of Auld Lang Syne. visitheritage.co.uk 153

GO S FO R D H O U S E www.gosfordhouse.co.uk

NO photographs are allowed to be taken inside the house. NO bags are allowed into the house.

Each tour of the house lasts approximately 1 hour. Private tours available out with open days.

Toilet facilities available.

Providing the back drop you need for your event; such as black tie grandeur or party informality.

Limited for coaches. The house has very limited disabled access and part of the tour requires climbing stairs. Dogs allowed in grounds on leads.

OPENING TIMES Please check our website for most up-to-date opening times/days: www.gosfordhouse.co.uk/house-tours-grounds ADMISSION Adult £10 Seniors/Students £5 Child (under 16) Free

Situated in Aberdeenshire, Crimonmogate is a Grade A listed mansion house and one of the most easterly stately homes in Scotland. It is now owned by William and Candida, Viscount and Viscountess Petersham. Pronounced ‘Crimmon-moggat’. This exclusive country house stands within beautiful, seasonal parkland and offers one of Aberdeenshire’s most outstanding and unusual venues for corporate events, parties, dinners and weddings. CONTACT Owner/Contact: Viscount Petersham Tel: 01346 532401 Email: info@cmg-events.co.uk LOCATION Lonmay, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire AB43 8SE Map Ref:17:F8

Gosford House is available for a limited number of wedding receptions each year. Played host to several major feature films, series and fashion shoots.

Parking available. Principal rooms only in tour. Weddings & special events: max 60 in hall & up to 200 in marquee.

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CONTACT Owner: Balcarres Heritage Trust, Contact: Estate Office, Tel: 01333 340 205, Email: office@balcarresestate.co.uk LOCATION Colinsburgh, Fife KY9 1HN, Map Ref: 14:I6, ½ mile north of Colinsburgh. Suitability for disabled: Gardens – partial. Dogs on leads only. 154 visitheritage.co.uk

OPENING TIMES Garden & woodlands: Mar-Sep, 2pm 5pm. House by appointment only 1-30 April excl Sun. ADMISSION Garden: £10, House: £12, Both: £20.

Guided Tours: By arrangement.

A magniﬁcent 16th Century castle set in a quiet meadow landscape in the Scottish Borders, just 35 minutes from Edinburgh. Built in 1590, Thirlestane Castle was originally a great stone keep but over the years, became a grand ducal palace and then a country mansion. It is the ancient seat of the Earls and Duke of Lauderdale, and the Maitland family still live there today. CONTACT Thirlestane Castle Trust, Tel: 01578 722430 Email: enquiries@thirlestanecastle.co.uk

OPENING TIMES & ADMISSION Please visit our website: www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk

LOCATION Lauder, TD2 6RU Map Ref: 14:I9 - Signposted A68 at Lauder. tours available and activities available. Ample free parking for cars and coaches. EventsGuided Events and activities available. Restricted access, no lift for first floor. Thirlestane Castle is a fairytale Self-catering apartments available setting for weddings. within the castle.

Please see website for all upcoming events. Fully licensed for civil ceremonies - and receptions are held in the unique marquee, or ‘yurt’.

www.airlieestates.com

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OPENING TIMES Please refer to the website for visiting dates. ADMISSION Adult £7, Conc £6, Child £5. Max of 12 at any one time, guided tours only.

CORTACHY ESTATE

TH I R L E STA N E C A STL E

A semi fortified tower house built in 1510 with 19th Century additions by Burn and Bryce. Formal terraced and woodland gardens.

www.delgatiecastle.com

LOCATION Longniddry, East Lothian EH32 0PX Map Ref: 14:17 - Off A198 2 miles North East of Longniddry.

Hosting a variety of large scale group activity days for groups.

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In 1791, the 7th Earl of Wemyss embarked on the construction of Gosford House, commissioning Robert Adam to build one of the grandest houses in Scotland. No visit would be complete without a mention of the architectural evolutions of the house, culminating in the creation of the Marble Hall, 1891. Discover the family’s incredible private art collection and take a stroll along the lovely water features in the pleasure grounds.

C R I M O N M OG ATE CONTACT Owner/Contact: The Earl of Wemyss Tel: 01875 870201 Email: info@gosfordhouse.co.uk

Countryside walks, including access through woodlands to Airlie Monument on Tulloch Hill with spectacular views of the Angus Glens and Vale of Strathmore. Footpaths are waymarked and colour coded. CONTACT Owner: Trustees of Airlie Estates Contact: Estate Office Tel: 01575 530387 Email: office@airlieestates.com LOCATION Cortachy, Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 4LX Map Ref:13:H3 Off the B955 Glens Road from Kirriemuir. OPENING TIMES Walks all year. Gardens: 3rd May - 27th May Inclusive. Last admission 3.30pm. The estate network of walks are open all year round. Limited. Unsuitable. Dogs on leads only. Please contact for corporate events. Weddings and Celebrations can be held either in a marquee or inside Downiepark House.

ABBOTSFORD, THE HOME OF SIR WALTER SCOTT www.scottsabbotsford.com Discover Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott; one of Scotland’s most fascinating places. Created almost 200 years ago on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, Abbotsford was the culmination of Scott’s creative ambitions as a writer and the fount of his inspiration. Explore the historic house and discover a treasure trove of intriguing objects and unusual artefacts which inspired Scott’s greatest poems and novels. Learn about Scott’s life and achievements in our exhibition, browse the gift shop, enjoy lunch in our café or simply relax and unwind as you wander through the beautiful formal gardens and tranquil woodlands - a day out at Abbotsford has something for everyone. LOCATION Abbotsford House, Melrose TD6 9BQ. OPENING TIMES & ADMISSIONS Open March-December. Please check our website for up-to-date admission prices and opening times.

Dating from 1030, the castle is steeped in Scottish history but still gives the feel of a lived in home. It has some of the finest painted ceilings in Scotland. Mary Queen of Scots stayed here for 3 days after the Battle of Corrichie. Our pretty tearoom has a ‘Taste Our Best Award’ from Visit Scotland and is also a “Scottish Home Baking Award” winner. CONTACT Owner: Delgatie Castle Trust Contact: Mrs Joan Johnson Tel: 01888 563479 Email: joan@delgatiecastle.com LOCATION Turriff, Aberdeenshire AB53 5TD Map Ref: 17:D9 - Off A947 Aberdeen to Banff Road.

OPENING TIMES We are open 7 days per week from 10am until 4pm. ADMISSION Adult £8, Child/Con £5, Family £21 (2 Adults & 2 Children), Groups (10+) £5.

By arrangement.

The Laird’s Kitchen is open from 10am-4pm serving hot drinks, cakes, lunches & afternoon teas. Restaurant.

Parking available.

Gift shop.

Toilet facilities available. WCs.

COREHOUSE Lanark ML11 9TQ. Grade A Tudor style house designed by Sir Edward Blore and built in 1820s Map Ref: 13:E9, located on South bank of Clyde above Kirkfieldbank. At West Lodge, drive to bottom of hill. Tel: 01555 663126 Email: dcranstouncorehouse@gmail.com Open: 1-28 May, 2-3 June, 30 Jul -1 Aug, Thurs - Mon. Tours wkdays 1&2pm, wkends 2&3pm Admission: Adults £7, Conc. £4. Groups by arrangement. DUNROBIN CASTLE & GARDENS Golspie, Sutherland KW10 6SF Tel: 01408 633177 Email: info@dunrobincastle.co.uk RED ROW Aberlady, East Lothian EH32 0DE Terraced Cottages. Location: Main Street, Aberlady, East Lothian. Map Ref: 14:I7 Tel: 01875 870201 Fax: 01875 870620 Open: Exterior only. By appointment, Wemyss and March Estates Office, Longniddry, East Lothian EH32 0PY. Admission: Please contact for details.

CRAIGSTON CASTLE www.craigston-castle.co.uk The beautiful sculpted balcony, unique in Scottish architecture, depicts a piper, two grinning knights and David and Goliath. Carved oak panels of Scottish kings’ biblical heroes, originally from the family seat at Cromarty Castle were mounted in doors and shutters in the early 17th Century. CONTACT Owner: William Pratesi Urquhart Contact: Elisabetta Calvi Tel: 01888551707 Email: info@craigston.co.uk LOCATION Turriff, Aberdeenshire AB53 5PX Map Ref: 17:D8 On B9105, 4.5 miles North East of Turriff. OPENING TIMES Please see our website for up to date information. ADMISSION Please see our website for up to date information. Please contact for details. Parking available. Very limited wheelchair access. Dogs welcome in the castle grounds. Your choice of room, with period furniture. Craigston is available for exclusive self catering lets. Guided tours are obligatory. Courses held at specific times of year. Bespoke events can be organised. Please see our website. visitheritage.co.uk 155

MERTOUN GARDENS St. Boswells, Melrose, Roxburghshire TD6 0EA 26 acres of beautiful grounds. Walled garden and well preserved circular dovecot. Map Ref: 14:J10 Tel: 01835 823236 Email: estateoffice@mertoun.com Website: www.mertoungardens.co.uk Open: Apr-Sept, Fri-Mon 2-6pm. Last Admission 5.30pm. Admission: Adult £5, Child Free.

TULLIBOLE CASTLE Crook of Devon, Kinross KY13 0QN Tel: 01577 840236 Email: hitched@tullibolecastle.com RAMMERSCALES Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire DG11 1LD. Open May 1 to May 25, 1pm to 5pm. Tel: 01387 810229 Email: malcolm@rammerscales.co.uk MONZIE CASTLE Crieff, Perthshire PH7 4HD Tel: 01764 653110 Email: isla.crichton@monzieestate.com Open: May 14 – June 12 daily from 2pm – 4:30pm.

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HARELAW FARMHOUSE Nr Longniddry, East Lothian EH32 0PH Early 19th Century 2-storey farmhouse built as an integral part of the steading. Dovecote over entrance arch. Location: Between Longniddry and Drem on B1377. Map Ref: 14:I8 Tel: 01875 870201 Open: Exteriors only: By appointment, Wemyss and March Estates Office, Longniddry, East Lothian EH32 0PY. Admission: Please contact for details.

ARNISTON HOUSE Gorebridge, Midlothian EH23 4RY Tel: 01875 830515 Email: info@arniston-house.co.uk Web: arnistonhouse.com

STRATHTYRUM HOUSE & GARDENS St Andrews, Fife KY16 9SF Built in 1753 and a Georgian front added in 1820. The gardens include formal lawns, the restored Victorian walled garden, Doocot and Mausoleum. Map Ref: 14:I5 Tel: 01334 473600 Email: info@strathtyrum.com Open: 25th April to 22nd May inclusive. Tours at 9am,10am, 11am and 12 noon. Admission: House: £6 House & Gardens: £8. BEANSTON Nr Haddington, East Lothian EH41 3SB Georgian farmhouse with Georgian orangery. Map Ref: 14:I8 - Between Haddington and East Linton on A199 Tel: 01875 870201 Open: Exterior only: By appointment, Wemyss and March Estates Office, Longniddry, East Lothian EH32 0PY. Admission: Please contact for details.

TH I R L E STA N E C A STL E www.thirlestanecastle.co.uk

GLENFINNAN VIADUCT

THE REAL MARY KING’S CLOSE www.realmarykingsclose.com

WINNER Corporate Experience 2020

A magniﬁcent 16th century castle set in a quiet meadow landscape in the Scottish Borders. Luxury meets history within our unique castle accommodation, spectacularly decorated and ﬁnished to a 5-star standard. The suites can booked individually or as a group for up to 16 people. Built in 1590, Thirlestane Castle was originally a great stone keep but over the years became a grand ducal palace and then a country mansion. It is the ancient seat of the Earls and Duke of Lauderdale, and the Maitland family still live there today. CONTACT Thirlestane Castle Trust, Tel: 01578 722430 Email: enquiries@thirlestanecastle.co.uk LOCATION Lauder, TD2 6RU

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A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided. Bath and separate shower. Fully-fitted kitchen includes integrated hob, fridge, microwave/oven, dishwasher. 100% Egyptian cotton bed linen, towels,

Map Ref: 14:I9 - Signposted A68 at Lauder. OPENING TIMES & ADMISSION Please visit our website

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tea towels, 43-inch free-view TV, digital radio Wi-Fi, electricity and central heating. Children: We can provide high chairs and travel cots for younger guests. Playpark within the castle grounds.

Imagine a warren of streets frozen in time, where centuries of stories are just waiting to be told. Discover authentic truths about Edinburgh’s dark past, and find out what it was really like for the people who lived, worked, and died on the Close. Join us on this unmissable 5-star heritage visitor attraction. CONTACT Email: contact@realmarykingsclose.com

OPENING TIMES Open all year round, except Christmas Day.

LOCATION The Real Mary King’s Close, 2 Warriston’s Close, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PG

ADMISSION Adult, Senior Citizen and Student - £19.50, Child - £12.95, Adult Flexi Ticket - £22.00, Child Flexi Ticket - £15.00.

On-Site Café.

Souvenirs and Gifts Shop.

Private tours available Maximum of 18 people per tour.

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Events WA L E S

WA L E S SOUTH WALES • MID WALES • NORTH WALES

GREGYNOG FESTIVAL, POWYS 25th - 26th June 2022

The ﬁnest classical musicians come together in a house-party style atmosphere to perform a themed programme of music from medieval times to twenty-ﬁrst century compositions. Top performers are booked 2 to 3 years in advance by Artistic Director Rhian Davies. Previous themes including Venezia in 2012 and Pageantry in 2020. The theme for the 2020 festival was Pageantry. The Gregynog festival is the oldest in Wales and one of the UK’s best loved classical events.

WYE VALLEY AND FOREST OF DEAN.

Bangor

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GREEN MAN FESTIVAL, BRECON BEACONS

Llandudno

18th - 21st August 2022 Visitors are encouraged to make camp in The Settlement for a week and enjoy exploring the surrounding mountains, lakes, waterfalls and rivers. The festival hosts alternative live music, arts, comedy and more with over ten differently themed areas offering a unique experience. The festival has won several awards for its conservation efforts, ethical approach and success in positively promoting the Welsh countryside to visitors. Spin off event, Green Man Rising searches for talent of the future.

NORTH WALES

• Machynlleth • Aberystwyth

COUNTRYSIDE Snowdonia Brecon Beacons Pembrokeshire Coast HERITAGE Medieval castles Tudor manor houses Mining heritage FOOD Welsh cakes Welsh rarebit Lamb cawl

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ST DAVID’S DAY

St David’s

1st March 2023 SOUTH WALES

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Surprisingly St David’s Day is not a national holiday although there is strong support for it to become one. Celebrations include wearing leeks and daffodils and eating traditional Welsh food including Welsh rarebit and cawl (a lamb and vegetable stew). According to legend, the custom of wearing leeks came from ancient battles against the Saxons during which St David advised Welsh soldiers to wear leeks so they would be easily recognised by their own countrymen during battle. Every year in Cardiff, a huge parade is held to celebrate Welsh culture and custom. visitheritage.co.uk 159

ABERCAML AIS HOUSE www.abercamlais.com

OPENING TIMES Apr-End Sep See website for further details. ADMISSION Adult: £7.50, Child: Free.

No photography in house.

Dogs welcome on leads only.

Parking available.

Obligatory. The tour lasts for about 2 hours.

Accessible.

LL ANCAIACH FAWR MANOR www.llancaiachfawr.co.uk

Llancaiach Fawr Manor is no ordinary heritage attraction. History here is tangible. The costumed servants of the house are living in 1645 and allow you to share in their world. Fires crackle, candles flicker and the sounds of domestic life make your visit a memorable experience of the past. CONTACT Owner: Caerphilly County Borough Council Contact: Reception Tel: 01443 412248 Email: llancaiachfawr@caerphilly.gov.uk LOCATION Gelligaer Road, Nelson, Treharris, Caerphilly County Borough CF46 Historic tours activities, trails and workshops. Costumed 17th century servants lead tours which take approx. 1.5 hours Provides a distinctive environment for any conference, business meeting, banquet or dinner party. 160 visitheritage.co.uk

6ER Map Ref: 2:M1 South side of B4254, 1 mile North of A472 at Nelson. OPENING TIMES 4th Jan – 24th Dec 2022 and closed bank holidays. ADMISSION Adult £8.50, Conc £6.95, Child £6.95, Family (2+3) £25 90 free spaces. Boutique gift shop. Licensed café / restaurant serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals. Ideal location for your wedding overlooking the peaceful surroundings of the Rhymney Valley.

WERN ISAF

This Arts and Crafts house was built in 1900 by the architect H L North as his family home and contains much of the original furniture and William Morris fabrics. Situated in a woodland garden with extensive views over the Menai Straits and Conwy Bay. CONTACT Owner/Contact: Mrs P J Phillips Tel: 01248 680437 OPENING TIMES We would be open 25 days in June 2022 but closed every Wednesday. This takes us to the 30th June and would be closed on 1st June, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th June. Opening times are 10.30-14.30. LOCATION Penmaen Park, Llanfairfechan, Conwy LL33 0RN Map Ref: 5:G2 Off A55 midway between Bangor and Conwy. ADMISSION Free. Guided tours available. Parking available on site. For all further enquiries please contact us.

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TREOWEN Wonastow, Monmouth, NP25 4DL The most important early 17th Century gentry house in the county. Particularly fine open well staircase. Location: What three words: ///trapdoor.arrow.iceberg Tel: 07530 357390 Website: www.treowen.co.uk Open: May-Aug, Fri 10am-4pm. Also Sat & Sun 26-27 Mar, 2-3 Apr, 14-15 & 21-22 May and 24-25 Sep 2-5pm Admission: £7.50. Free to HH members Fridays only.

HAFOD ESTATE Pontrhyd-y-groes, Ystrad Meurig, Ceredigion SY25 6DX Ten miles of restored walks, the epitome of the Picturesque and Sublime. Set in 500 acres of wood and parkland featuring cascades, bridges and wonderful views. Tel: 01974 282568 Email: trust@hafod.org Website: www.hafod.org Map Ref: 5:G8 Open: All year - daylight hours. Admission: Free.

CORNWALL HOUSE 58 Monnow Street, Monmouth NP25 3EN Town house, Georgian street façade, walled garden. Location: ///ships.trucked.manly (What Three Words address) MapRef: 6:L11 Tel: 01600 712031 Email: jane2harvey@tiscali.co.uk Open: 2-5pm on Fridays in July and August and on 14-18 April, 30 April, 1-2 May, 28-30 May, 6-7 August and 27-29 August. Admission: Adult £5, Conc. £2.50

Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire SA68 0SP Home of the Allen family for 250 years. The house is of 1770 with matching wings of 1869 and contains good plasterwork and fittings of both periods. Email: hugh@cresselly.com Map Ref: 5:C12 Website: www.cresselly.com Open: May 3-6th, 10th-19th 10, 11 & 12pm, Aug 1-13th 10, 11 & 12pm & 29th 1,2 & 3 pm Admission: Adult £4.00, no children under 12.

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A red brick Georgian House in an idyllic 18th Century parkland setting situated on the Welsh/ Shropshire border. Still a family home, Iscoyd has undergone a complete restoration over the last nine years, whilst building a reputation as an award-winning wedding venue. CONTACT Contact/Owner: Philip L Godsal Tel: 01948 780785 E-mail: info@iscoydpark.com LOCATION Nr Whitchurch, Shropshire SY13 3AT Map Ref: 6:L4 - 2 miles West of Whitchurch off A525. OPENING TIMES House visits by written appointment. Open all year. Limited for coaches. Obligatory. Please see website. WCs. By arrangement. Licensed. Private dinners and weddings a speciality.

Abercamlais is a splendid Grade 1 listed mansion set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. Come and explore the beautiful walled garden and the unique suspension bridge in the historic grounds. CONTACT Owner: Mr & Mrs Ballance Contact: Mrs Ballance Tel: 07789930064 Email: andreajballance@gmail.com LOCATION Abercamlais, Brecon, Powys LD3 8EY Map Ref: 6:I10 5m W of Brecon on A40.

ISCOYD PARK www.iscoydpark.com

TREBINSHWN Llangasty, Nr Brecon, Powys LD3 7PX Tel: 01874 730653

L L A N V I H A N G E L CO U RT www.llanvihangelcourt.com

Llanvihangel Court is a beautiful Grade 1 Elizabethan manor with origins in the C14th. There is a magnificent C17th staircase of yew, moulded plaster ceilings & early stables. The C17th owners, the Arnold family, were notorious for their extreme anti-catholic beliefs, the persecution of catholic priests & the arrest of David Lewis, the last priest to be hanged in Wales. CONTACT Tom Johnson Tel: 07806 768 788 Email: enquiries@llanvihangelcourt.com LOCATION Nr Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 8DH Map 6:K11 4m N of Abergavenny on A465.

OPENING TIMES visit our website: www.llanvihangelcourt.com/visit ADMISSION Entry and guide, Adult £8.00, Child/Conc. £5.00.

No inside photography.

Obligatory.

Limited, no coaches.

Partial.

Private hire.

Dogs on leads only.

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NORTHER N IR EL A ND ANTRIM • ARMAGH • DOWN FERMANAGH • LONDONDERRY • T YRONE

CLASSIC FISHING FESTIVAL, COUNTY FERMANAGH 9th May -13th May 2022

The event sees over 200 anglers (including previous world champions) gather on the Lough Erne to compete in different categories over the six-day event. There are prizes on offer for individual and team events, including the Masters which is judged on team results over all three Classic Fishing days, and the King of the Erne, an individual event offering prizes for the highest aggregate weight over the two competition days. Winners are announced and prizes awarded at a gala event on the ﬁnal evening.

TITANIC BELFAST AND SS NOMADIC

Londonderry

FOYLE MARITIME FESTIVAL, DERRY, LONDONDERRY 20th - 24th July 2022 DERRY

Antrim

ANTRIM Belfast Enniskillen

COUNTRYSIDE Causeway Coast Mourne Mountains Lough Neagh

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HERITAGE Norman castles Plantation houses Game of Thrones locations FOOD Stout & whiskey Potato breads Irish stew

TYRONE

The events theme for 2022 is ‘What Lies Beneath’ and will focus on the natural beauty of ocean, rivers and lakes. Londonderry is once again the penultimate stop over for competitors and now the most visited European city on the route. Visitors to the festival can expect to hear from keynote speakers, previous crews and live entertainers, as well as seeing the visiting ships and boats that gather specially for the festival.

DOWN ARMAGH

Newry

BELFAST INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 18th October - 6th November 2022 The festival aims to showcase a broad selection of contemporary arts and cultural events to the highest standard possible to a wide-ranging audience. The event also offers an international stage for contemporary Belfast and Northern Ireland culture. Visual, ﬁlm and digital arts are included, alongside classical dance, music and theatre performances. Venues include the Belfast Empire Music Hall and the Grand Opera House. visitheritage.co.uk 163

BARONS COURT Northern Ireland

The home of the Duke of Abercorn, Barons Court was built between 1779 and 1782, and subsequently extensively remodelled by John Soane (1791), William and Richard Morrison (1819-1841), Sir Albert Richardson (1947-49) and David Hicks (1975-76). CONTACT The Estate Office Tel: 028 8166 1683 Email: info@barons-court.com LOCATION Newtownstewart, Omagh, Co Tyrone BT78 4EZ Map Ref:18:M3 - 5km South West of Newtownstewart. OPENING TIMES By appointment only ADMISSION Tour of House and Gardens £18 per person. Tour inc. tea/coffee/scones £23 per person. Groups max. 50. No photography. Available by appointment only. Parking available. Partially accessible. Holiday cottages, 4 star rated by Northern Ireland Tourist Board. Guided tours by arrangement. The Carriage Room in the Stable Yard.

NORTHERN IRELAND One of the least known heritage destinations in the British Isles but it should be top of your list. Combining beautiful countryside with relatively short distances between must-see destinations, the province offers a distinctive heritage to visitors. BELFAST Belfast is a powerhouse for industry and a city bursting with heritage and culture. The main attraction of the city is Titanic Belfast. The stunning landmark building dominates the skyline in the old docklands and is where you can discover the story of the most famous ship in the world and its ill-fated journey across the Atlantic Ocean. There are many museums, Botanic Gardens and the iconic Belfast Castle, all well worth exploring.

COUNTY ANTRIM County Antrim is a perfect snapshot of Northern Ireland and home to the dynamic city of Belfast. Whether it’s the ruins of 400-year-old Shane’s Castle on Lough Neagh or the spectacular Norman fortress of Carrickfergus, there is plenty to fire your imagination. Every fan of Game of Thrones will want to make their way to the world famous Dark Hedges in Ballymoney.

DERRY - LONDONDERRY Behind the 400 year old city walls, which are one of the world’s best preserved, and you will find a city crammed full of history and heritage. Part of Derry’s history since 1887, is the beautifully ornate building of The Guildhall. Wander the streets of Derry to find some of the celebrated Derry murals, not just the 12 which marked The Troubles in the 1970s but more recent additions, celebrating popular TV series Derry girls and the role of female factory workers in the city. Just outside of the city is Seamus Heaney Homeplace which gives an inspiring glimpse of the life and work of one of Northern Ireland’s greatest writers.

CAUSEWAY COASTAL ROUTE The Causeway Coastal Route captures the rugged beauty of Northern Ireland and the dramatic coastline has

inspired mythical stories. There’s a lot to see along the way, from the medieval ruins of Dunluce Castle, an extinct volcano where, according to legend, Saint Patrick tended sheep after being captured, stunning panoramas and the iconic Mussenden Temple. And of course, Northern Ireland’s most celebrated tourist attraction – the Giant’s Causeway. The first UNESCO Heritage Site in the country, is a geological wonder and home to a wealth of history and legend.

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COUNTY DOWN County Down offers plenty of castles to explore, with a few acquiring fame thanks to the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones. Another magnificent monument is Scrabo Tower in Newtownards. Standing on a steep hill 540 feet above sea level and even visible from Belfast on a clear day, it gives incredible views over across rolling hills, forest and Strangford Lough. Strangford Lough itself has a long maritime history that’s worth exploring.

COUNTY FERMANAGH County Fermanagh boasts a wealth of fine country estates and castles. Fermanagh’s largest town, Enniskillen, is dominated by the walls and battlements of Enniskillen Castle. Set on the shores of Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, Crom is one of Northern Ireland’s most important nature conservation areas. The 2000 acre site contains ancient woodland, tranquil islands, estate cottages and Old Crom Castle. Formerly the home of the Earls of Enniskillen, the National Trust’s Florence Court is one of the most important Georgian estate in Northern Ireland, and holds a fascinating collection of Irish Furniture and some of the best Rococo plasterwork in Ireland.

COUNTY TYRONE Visiting Northern Ireland’s largest county includes spectacular landscapes and history. The Hill of The O’Neill is one of the most important sites in the history of Ireland and is a place of authority and power for a region ruled for over 400 years by the O’Neills, one of the most powerful dynasties in Ulster. The ruins of Harry Avery’s Castle are thought to have been built around 1320 by a local chieftain of the O’Neill.

COUNTY ARMAGH Armagh is the smallest county and the heartland of St Patrick. The story tells that he built a church here in 445AD and today, you have two impressive options to explore. Within walking distance of the city centre, the 300-acre Palace Demesne was, until 1975, home to the Archbishops of the Church of Ireland. West of the City lies Navan Fort, the ancient “Emain Macha” of Irish legend and one of the earliest provincial capitals of Ulster. It is a large earthwork on top of a drumlin and is thought to be the site of a pagan sanctuary.

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INDEX Places listed by name in alphabetical order CRICKET AT BAMBURGH CASTLE

1066 Battle of Hastings, Sussex .............................116

2 Willow Road, London ................................................92 1620 House & Garden, Leciestershire ..............161

Althorp, Northamptonshire....................................163

American Museum & Gardens, The, Somerset .............................................................................. 132 Amisfield Mains, Edinburgh .......................................211

Armadale Castle & Gardens, Highlands & Skye..............................................................213 Arniston House, Edinburgh ..................................... 210 Arthur Ancestral Home, Antrim .........................230

18 Folgate Street, London ...........................................92 Abbotsford, The Home of Sir Walter Scott, Cadhay, South West 117 Arundel Castle & Gardens, Sussex .....................110 Anglesey Abbey,155 Gardens & Lode Mill, Scotland 18 Stafford Terrace, London ......................................92 Cambridgeshire................................................................146 Caerhays Castle &Arundells, Garden, South West 118 Wiltshire ...................................................... 133 78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Abercamlais House, Wales 160 Anne of Cleves House, Sussex ...............................116 Canterbury Cathedral, East ............................................114 106 Ascott, South Buckinghamshire House & Galleries, Northmptonshire .............. 162 Antony House & Garden, Cornwall .................. 130 Adlington Hall, North West 146 De La Zouch Castle, Leicestershire....161 Capesthorne Hall,Ashby North West 146 Antrim Castle Gardens Ashdown House, Berkshire......................................114 Alnwick Castle, North East 150 & Clotworthy House, Northern Ireland .........231 Castle Rising Castle, East of England 27 Abbey House Gardens, Wiltshire ....................... 133 Ashridge Gardens, Hertfordshire........................146 Amberley Museum, South East Apethorpe Palace, 113Northamptonshire ............ 162 Chartwell, South East 106 Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Cumbria ........................192 Aske Hall, North Yorkshire .....................................182 Apsley House, London ...................................................92 Arbury Hall, East Midlands 130 Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Dorset .....131 Hall, Cumbria ................................................190 Chillingham Castle,Askham North East 151 Arabella Aufrere Temple, Lincolnshire .............161 Arniston House, Scotland 157 Abbotsford, Astley Castle, Warwickshire................................... 174 Chillington Hall, Heart of England 138 Arbroath Abbey, Tayside............................................211 Home of Sir Walter Scott, Borders ................... 210 Astley Hall, Museum & Art Gallery, Arundel Castle & Gardens, SouthArbury East Hall, Warwickshire 104 ...................................... Copped Hall,170EastLancashire of England 123 193 Abercamlais House, South Wales........................218 ............................................................................ Arbuthnott House & Garden, Tayside ..............211 Askham Hall, North West 147 Aberconwy House, North Wales .......................222 Assembly Rooms, Somerset ................................... Corehouse, Scotland 155 132 Ardchattan Priory Gardens, Aberdeunant, South Wales .....................................221 Athelhampton House & Gardens, Dorset .....131 West Highlands & Islands ...........................................212 Cornwall House, Wales 161 Aberdour Castle, Tayside ..........................................211 Attadale Gardens, Ardencraig Gardens, West Highlands Corsham Court, South West & Islands ...........................................212 116 Aberglasney Gardens, South Wales ..................222 West Highlands154 & Islands ...........................................212 Balcarres, Scotland Attingham Park, Shropshire.....................................173 Aberystwyth Castle, Mid Wales ..........................222 Ardkinglas House & Woodland Cortachy 155 Garden, estate, Scotland Barons Court, Northern Ireland West highlands164 Aubourn Hall, Lincolnshire .......................................156 & Islands ............................................212 Ablington Manor, Gloucestershire.......................131 Cottesbrooke Hall & Gardens, Beanston, Scotland 157Oxfordshire..............................116 Auckland Project, The, County Durham........200 Ardington House, Acton Burnell Castle, Shropshire ........................173 East Midlands 132 Auchinleck, South West Scotland ....................... 210 Ardress House..................................................................230 Beaulieu, South East 105 Acton Court, Gloucesteshire ................................. 132 Craigston Castle, Scotland 155 Audley End, Essex ..........................................................146 Ardtornish Estate & Gardens, Adlington Hall & Gardens, Cheshire ................. 193 Broadlands, South East West Highlands110 & Islands ...........................................212 Cresselly, Wales Audleys Castle, Down.................................................230 161 A La Ronde, Devon ......................................................130 Arduaine Garden, Broughton Castle, South East 105 Avington Park, Hampshire ........................................114 Crimonmogate, Scotland 155 Alfriston Clergy House, Sussex..............................116 West Highlands & Islands ...........................................212 Aydon Castle, Northumberland ..........................200 Broughton Hall Estate, Yorkshire Ardwell Gardens, 142 Allan Bank, Cumbria .....................................................192 South West Scotland ......... 210 Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens, AllertonBurghley Park, NorthHouse, YorkshireEast ............................182 Midlands Argory, The, Northern 132 Ireland..............................231 Lincolnshire ..........................................................................161 Alnwick Castle, Northumberland .......................198 Arley Hall & Gardens, Cheshire ...........................192 Buscot park, South East 107

Alnwick Garden, The, Northumberland ........200

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Arlington Court, Devon ............................................130

Bellaghy Bawn, Londonderry ..................................231

Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire ...........................114

Belmont House & Gardens, Kent ........................103

Blicking Estate, Norfolk............................................... 147 Boconnoc, Cornwall ..................................................... 133

Baconsthorpe Castle, Norfolk ...............................146

Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens, Northumberland.............................................................200

Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire ........................ 175

Belton House, Lincolnshire .......................................161

Bagots Castle, Warwickshire .................................. 174

Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire ..................................161

Back To Backs, West Midlands .............................. 175

Deans Court, South West Deene Park,

118

Bodiam Castle, Sussex .................................................116 Hafod Estate, Wales 161

135

Hammerwood Park, South East

Delgatie Castle, Scotland Balcarres, Tayside.............................................................212

Bodnant Garden, North Wales ............................222

108

Bodrhyddan Hall, North Wales ............................222

155 Borders Harelow Farmhouse, Scotland 157 Bemersyde Gardens, ................................ 210 Bolingbroke Castle, Lincolnshire ...........................161 Benburb Castle, Armagh...........................................230 Balfluig Castle, Grampian Dorney Court,Highlands South...................213 East 108 Hatfield House, East of England 125 Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire ....................................161 Beningbrough Hall & Gardens, North Ballindalloch Castle, Highlands & Skye ..............213 Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire ...........................182 Dunrobin Castle & Garden, Scotland 155 Haughley Park, East of England 127 Yorkshire ..............................................................................182 Ballywalter Park, Northern Ireland ....................228 Bolton Castle, North Yorkshire ...........................182 Benington Lordship Gardens, Hemerdon House, South West 118 Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland..................199 Hertfordshire ....................................................................146 Borde Hill Garden, Sussex ........................................117

Bangor Abbey, Down ..................................................230

Firle Place, South East Bangor Castle, Down...................................................230

High Beeches Woodland & Water Park Boscobel House & The Royal Oak, South East 110 Staffordshire .......................................................................173

Benjamin Franklin House, London .........................92

109

Benthall Hall, Shropshire............................................173

BostonHeart Manor House, London.................................92 Hodnet Hall Gardens, of England 138 117 Northern Benvarden Garden, Ireland .............231 Barley Hall, North Yorkshire ..................................182 Berkeley Castle, Gloucestershire..........................131 Botanic Gardens, Antrim...........................................230 Holkham Hall, East of England 122 Fulbeck Manor, East Midlands 134 Boughton House, Northamptonshire .............. 162 Barnard Castle, County Durham.........................200 Berrington Hall, Herefordshire .............................173 Houghton Hall & Gardens, East of England 124 Barons Court, Northern Ireland..........................228 Berry Pomeroy Castle, Devon ..............................130 Boughton Monchelsea Place, Kent .......................115 Lodge gardens, East 110 Bourne Mill,South Essex ..........................................................146 Barrington Court, Somerset ................................... 132 Bessie Surtees House, Tyne Houghton & Wear ................201 House, East of England 125 Bourton House Garden, Gloucestershire BasildonGainsborough’s Park, Berkshire..............................................114 Hovingham 142 ......131 Bewdley Museum, Worcestershire .................... Hall, 175 Yorkshire Bowes Castle, County Durham............................200 Bateman's, Sussex............................................................116 Glynde Estates, South East 109 Biddulph Grange Garden, Staffordshire .......... 173 Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum Bowes Museum, The, County Durham...........200 Batsford Arboretum, Gloucestershire ..............131 Birmingham Botanical Gardens, North East 151 Goodnestone Park Gardens, South East 109 West Midlands ...................................................................171 Bowhill House & Country Estate, Borders ... 210 Beamish, The Living Museum,

Banqueting House, London ........................................91 Frampton Court, South West

House, Scotland County Gosford Durham ..............................................................200

Beanston, Edinburgh ......................................................211 Great Fulford, South West Beatles Childhood Homes, Merseyside .......... 193

Beaulieu, Hampshire .....................................................100 Beaumaris Castle, North Wales...........................222 Beeston Castle, Cheshire..........................................192 Belchamp Hall, Suffolk ................................................. 147 Belfast Castle, Antrim..................................................230

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Birmingham Museums Trust, West Midlands ..................................................................175

Bowood House & Garden, Wiltshire ............... 133

Bramham Park, West Yorkshire ...........................183 116 Park, East of England 123 Blackness Castle, Edinburgh Ickworth .....................................211 Branklyn Garden, Tayside ..........................................211 Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House, Ingatestone Hall, East of England 123 Brantwood, Cumbria ...................................................192 Cumbria ................................................................................192 Iscoyd Park, WalesBrechin Castle, Tayside ................................................211 160 Blair Castle & Gardens, Tayside .............................211 Brinkburn Priory, Northumberland ...................200 Blairquhan Castle, South West Scotland ........ 210 Broadlands, Hampshire................................................114 Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire.................................116 Broadway Tower, Worcestershire ...................... 175 visitheritage.co.uk 189

Kentsford, South West

118

Old Sufton, Heart of England

139

Tabley House, North West

147

Wakefield Lodge, East Midlands

132

Kiftsgate Gardens, South West

116

Orchard Wyndham, South West

118

Temple Newsam, Yorkshire

143

Wassand Hall, Yorkshire

143

Kimbolton Castle, East of England

126

Wern Isaf, Wales

160

Kingston Bagpuize House, South East

110

Whalton Manor Gardens, North East

151

Knole, South East

109

Whittington Court, South West

116

Wilton House, South West

117

L Lamport Hall, East Midlands

131

Lancing College Chapel, South East

111

Leighton Hall, North West

147

Levens Hall, North West

147

Little Malvern Court, Heart of England

138

Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Wales

160

Llanvihangel Court, Wales

160

Longner Hall, Heart of England

138

Lotherton, Yorkshire

143

Lullingstone Castle & World Garden South East

110

M Madresfield Court, Heart of England

138

Mannington Estate, East of England

127

Melbourne Hall & Gardens, East Midlands

134

Meols Hall, North West

146

Mertoun Gardens, Scotland

157

Minterne Gardens, South West

116

Monzie Castle, Scotland

157

N Nether winchendon House, South East

110

Nymans, South East

113

The Manor, Hemingford Grey East of England 123

Peover Hall, North West

The Real Mary King’s Close, Scotland

157

Thirlestone Castle, Scotland

154

Thirlestone Castle, Scotland

157

Tiverton Castle, South West

117

Winterbourne House & Gardens, Heart of England

138

Trebinshwn, Wales

161

Wotton House, South East

113

Treowen, Wales

161

Trewithen Gardens & Parks, South West

119

Tullibole Castle, Scotland

157

Turvey House, East of England

127

147

Pitchford Hall & Tree House, Heart of England

138

Preston Tower, North East

151

R Rammerscales, Scotland

157

Raveningham Gardens, East of England

125

Red Row, Scotland

155

Restoration House, South East

109

RHS Harlow Garden Carr, Yorkshire

143

Rockingham Castle, East Midlands

132

S Sezincote, South West

118

Sherborne Castle & gardens, South West

119

St Michael’s Mount, South West

117

Standen, South East

113

Stanford Hall, East Midlands

134

Stansted Park, South East

113

Stanway House & Water Garden South West

119

Stratfield Saye House, South East

108

Strathtyrum House & Gardens, Scotland

157

Sufton Court, Heart of England

139

Sutton Park, Yorkshire

143

Syon Park, London

100

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