If you want to understand the history of England – there’s no better way than to visit their homes. Come and see where HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Queen Victoria, the first Duke of Wellington, Charles Darwin, millionaire Stephen Courtauld, royal mistress Henrietta Howard, and many others lived and compare the different lifestyles and periods.
Apsley House - No 1 London
One of London’s finest mansions, known as ‘No 1 London’, which hosts the Duke of Wellington’s extensive art collection.
Audley End House & Gardens, Essex
Admire the elegant interiors of over 30 rooms, reflecting many generations of style from magnificent state apartments to intimate dressing rooms.
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens, South Yorkshire
The last resident, the indomitable Sylvia Grant-Dalton fought a losing battle against subsidence and a leaky roof. Today, following years of conservation, discover 150 years of family in all its grand, faded opulence.
Chiswick House, West London
A noble Roman-style Palladian villa whose pure exteriors contrast with sumptuous interiors.
Eltham Palace, South East London
Unique house combining England’s finest Art Deco home with the remains of a medieval royal palace. Built for millionaires, it reflects the glamour of the 1930s.
The Home of Charles Darwin – Down House, Kent
Charles Darwin, perhaps the most influential scientist of the 19th century, lived here. Explore the exhibition and the study, which was the centre of his life.
Marble Hill House, Twickenham
Palladian villa built for Henrietta Howard, mistress of King George II, set in 66 acres of parklands.
Osborne House, Isle of Wight
Osborne offers a glimpse into the private family life of Queen Victoria.
Walmer Castle & Gardens, Kent
HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother enjoyed many summers here. See the rooms in which she entertained and stroll through the extensive gardens.
Wernher Collection at Ranger’s House, London (Greenwich)
Ranger’s House is an elegant Georgian villa gracing the top of Greenwich Park. Hidden inside is a sumptuous collection of silver, porcelain, paintings, ivories and a glittering spectacle of fine jewels. Discover an astounding display, the culmination of years of collecting by the diamond magnate Sir Julius Wernher (1850–1912).
Email this to a friend