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Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Discover the tale of a warrior king, learn how to prepare for a royal visit and spot the ghost of Anne Boleyn. Many of the places in our care have a royal story to tell, but here are our top stories, as nominated by our historical experts.
Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.
Learn about some of the most unusual houses we look after and find out what makes them so special, from a tiny woodland cottage to a romantic country retreat.
Discover the places we look after that have links to the Tudor period, from prominent figures like Henry VII and key events such as the dissolution of the monasteries. They’ve received royal visitors, hidden Catholic priests and witnessed important events.
From romance at Erddig in North Wales to unusual displays of love at Hughenden in Buckinghamshire, discover the places in our care that are brimming with tales of love and heartbreak.
‘The Mask of Youth’ gave Queen Elizabeth I ageless beauty in art. Read more about the history and where you can see examples in the collections in our care.
Walk in the footsteps of famous people. From The Beatles to Sir Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie to Isaac Newton, discover more as you step into their former homes.