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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50 things everybody should do in an English summer
English summer is not always reliable, but when it works, it is glorious. Here are 50 classic things to do in England in summer, from fish and chips by the sea to village fêtes, wildflower walks, pub gardens and sunset cliffs.
Stately homes where the architecture is reason enough to go
Some stately homes are really about gardens. Some are about family history. Some are about the distinctly British habit of building something enormous simply because …