Treasure Houses of England
The Treasure Houses of England represent ten of the finest historic houses in England. Most are still lived in, and loved, by the families who have owned them for generations. All of the houses are open for your enjoyment and surrounded by beautiful parklands and gardens.
To visit the website of any of the other Treasure Houses of England, please select one from the list below, or visit www.treasurehouses.co.uk.
Beaulieu
Ancestral home of the Montagu family since 1538, ranked highly among Britain's favourite attractions
Blenheim Palace
Conceived in 1705 by Sir John Vanbrugh and finished in 1722, Blenheim Palace is a masterpiece of English Baroque architecture
Burghley House
One of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age
Castle Howard
Magnificent 18th century palace, built by Sir John Vanbrugh, and home today to the Hon. Simon and Mrs Howard, and their twins Octavia and Merlin
Harewood House
Home of the Earl and Countess of Harewood and one of England's greatest country houses with outstanding art collections, magnificent Adam interiors and Chippendale furniture
Holkham Hall
Built between 1734 and 1764 by Thomas Coke, the 1st Earl of Leicester, this elegant Palladian style mansion which is based on designs by William Kent, has been home to the Coke family since that time
Leeds Castle
Set on two islands on the River Len in the heart of Kent, Leeds Castle has been home to royalty, lords and ladies for over 1000 years
Woburn Abbey
Home of the Duke and Duchess of Bedford and their family, set in a 3000 acre Deer Park, Woburn Abbey houses an outstanding and important art collection