The British landscape is dotted with a plethora of magnificent stately homes, many of which have been standing for centuries. However, despite their old age, these homes have remained a key part of British culture, hosting a number of illustrious guests and even being used in recent film and television adaptations. Here we break down some of the most Instagrammed stately homes...
Located in Oxfordshire, this Georgian home was built in 1722 is the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is open to the public for daytime visits. Eagle eyed Downton Abbey fans will be quick to recognise it as the
Located in Derbyshire, this Tudor house has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. It offers a real-life stories exhibition for a chance to learn more about the historic past of the house, as well as a cinema under the stars experience, a 105-acre garden where picnics, camping and afternoon tea is welcomed. You might recognise this stately home from TV shows like Pride and Prejudice and The Duchess.
Located in North Yorkshire, construction began on this castle in 1701, and it took over 100 years to complete, spanning the lifetimes of three Earls. Castle Howard is also home to a number of lush gardens, many of which have been used as film backdrops – Bridgerton, Brideshead Revisited and Death Comes to Pemberly.
A Tudor estate which currently is home to the 7th Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury. It has also housed Henry VIII’s children, King Edward VI, and Queen Elizabeth I. The estate offers self-guided and guided tours.
Burghley is one of the largest and grandest surviving houses of the sixteenth century, situated near Stamford, Lincolnshire. The extensive art collection, wall and ceiling paintings, and multiple fine food and drink fairs are not to be missed.
Known as Britain’s home of photography, once home to William Henry Fox Talbot, inventor of the photographic negative. This country home has monastic roots, the abbey is home to medieval biblical dictionaries, tiles and a Victorian clock and should also be another home recognisable to Harry Potter fans for its features in The Philosophers Stone, The Chamber of Secrets, The Half Blood Prince.
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