Explore 20 of the best stately homes in England, including Chatsworth, Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard, Waddesdon Manor, Hardwick Hall, Petworth, Knole and Osborne
Best stately homes in England for history, gardens and art

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Explore 20 of the best stately homes in England, including Chatsworth, Blenheim Palace, Castle Howard, Waddesdon Manor, Hardwick Hall, Petworth, Knole and Osborne

A seasonal guide to the best UK festivals and events in 2026, with confirmed dates and official links to help you plan the perfect trip.

Spring is when British gardens remember they have a reputation to maintain. Snowdrops start the conversation, daffodils pile in enthusiastically, magnolias become flamboyant, and suddenly …

Just west of London, Buckinghamshire has long been the place where England goes to admire its own good taste. Rolling hills, picture-perfect villages, stately homes, …

England does autumn rather well. Once September rolls around, the countryside bursts into a patchwork of burnished gold, russet, and fiery crimson, and even the …

Just south of London, Surrey offers a version of England where the countryside feels particularly well looked after. The hedgerows are neatly trimmed, the villages …