south west south west

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M25

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M4

M4

M4

M4

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M40

M3

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M1

M1

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M20

M5

M5

M5

M5

M5

M5

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M50

M45

M6

M6

M6

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M6

M1M53

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M56

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M60

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M58

M61

M60M62

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M62M6 M66

M65

M1

M62

M62

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A1(M)

M621

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M6

M6

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M18

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M48

A1(M)

M1

M2

M22

M2

M6TOLL

Consett

Durham

Spennymoor

Morpeth

Bishop Auckland

Whitby

Redcar

ScarboroughNorthallerton

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Whitehaven

Workington

Ulverston

Morecambe

Clitheroe Colne

Nelson

Accrington

Skipton

Rawtenstall TodmordenBrighouse

Batley

Beverley

Ripon

Knaresborough

Bridlington

Chorley

Lytham St Anne's

Standish

Leyland

Skelmersdale

Ormskirk

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Blyth

Jarrow

TynemouthWhitley Bay

Houghton le Spring

PeterleeBrandon

Hertford

Welwyn GardenCity Ware

d Hoddesdon

Royston

Biggleswade

Dereham

Thetford

Stowmarket

Bury St Edmunds

Felixstowe

Newmarket

Mildenhall

Ely

Sudbury

SaffronWalden

Haverhill

Harwich

Swaffham

King'sLynn

Stamford

MeltonMowbray

Boston

Wisbech

Downham Market

Spalding

March

Loughborough

St Ives

Huntingdon

St Neots

Rushden

Kettering

Wellingborough

MarketHarborough

NewportPagnell

Sheerness

Canvey Island

WhitstableHerne Bay

Canterbury

Rayleigh

Chelmsford Maldon

Witham

BraintreeBishop's Stortford

FavershamSittingbourne

Ramsgate

Deal

Hythe

AshfordTonbridge

Crowborough

Bexhill-on-Sea

East Grinstead

HaywardsHeath

Lewes Hailsham

Sevenoaks

Reigate

Horsham

Godalming

Chichester

Littlehampton

SandownShanklin

Ryde

Newport

Fawley

Hythe

LymingtonNewMilton Cowes

Alton

Winchester

PetersfieldRomsey

Farnham

Leatherhead

Windsor

Swanley

Andover

Salisbury

Dorchester

Weymouth

Bridport

Sidmouth

Christchurch

Newbury

Frome

Clevedon

Burnham-on-Sea

Taunton

Bridgwater

Warminster

Trowbridge

Devizes

Cirencester

Didcot

Yeovil

Minehead

Tiverton

Barnstaple

Ilfracombe

Bideford

Bodmin

St IvesCamborne

Helston

Penzance Falmouth

Truro

Redruth

Newquay

St Austell Fowey

SaltashPlympton

Torpoint

BrixhamPaignton

ExmouthDawlish

Teignmouth

Newton Abbot

Stroud

Witney

Tilbury

Chigwell

Epsom

BarnetEnfield

Barry

Porthcawl

Port TalbotPontypridd

Bridgend

Caerphilly

Cwmbran

Pontypool

Letchworth

St Albans

Hitchin

Berkhamsted

Tring HemelHempstead

LeightonBuzzard

Thame

Abingdon

Bicester

Daventry

Banbury

Selby

Retford

StocksbridgeGainsborough

Goole

Thorne

Pontefract

Tadcaster

Kendal

Fleetwood

Lancaster

Ilkley

Yeadon

ShipleyGarforth

Castleford

Glossop

Kirkby inAshfield

Sutton in Ashfield

Worksop

StaveleyDronfield

Hemsworth

Newark-on-Trent

Grantham

Long EatonBeeston

Cleethorpes

Immingham

Northwich

Frodsham

Leek

Congleton

Kidsgrove

Hucknall

CrossMansfield

Belper

Ripley

Ilkeston

Matlock

Flint

Kirkby

Evesham

WarwickDroitwich

Stratfordupon Avon

Bromsgrove

Great Malvern

Tewkesbury

LlandudnoPrestatyn

RhylColwyn Bay

AbergeleConwyBangor

Holyhead

Oswestry

NantwichWrexham

Aberystwyth

Bridgnorth

Newport

Brownhills

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RugeleyAshby-de-

la-Zouch

Carmarthen

Ammanford

Chepstow

Abergavenny

MerthyrT l

Hereford

Pembroke

MilfordHaven

Llanelli

UttoxeterStone

Ashbourne

d Buxton

Neath

Louth

Sale

Altrincham

WilmslowKnutsford

Coalville

Bedworth

Aberdare

Hawes

Coleraine

BallymenaLarne

Carrickfergus

NewtownabbeyBangor

Newtownards

Craigavon

Portadown

Armagh

Cookstown

Newry

Carlisle

Hartlepool

Middlesbrough

Darlington

Barrow-in-Furness

Burnley

Blackburn

Keighley

Halifax

BuryRochdale

Middleton

Oldham

Salford

Bolton

Preston

Blackpool

Southport

Crosby

Wigan

Gateshead

Norwich

Stevenage

Cambridge

Great Yarmouth

Lowestoft

Ipswich

Corby

Peterborough

Redditch

Northampton

Southend-on-Sea

Margate

Brentwood

Colchester

Clacton-on-Sea

Basildon

Dover

FolkestoneTunbridgeWells

Maidstone

Hastings

RochesterGillingham

Chatham

Crawley

BrightonHoveWorthing

BognorRegisPortsmouth

Havant

Eastleigh

Basingstoke

Guildford

Staines

Reading

Poole

Bournemouth

BathWeston-super-Mare

Swindon

Exeter

Torquay

Cheltenham

Harlow

Slough

Beaconsfield

Watford

Newport

Luton

Bedford

Amersham

High Wycombe

Oxford

MiltonKeynes

HarrogateYork

Scunthorpe

Wa d

Barnsley

Rotherham

Doncaster

Stockport

Lincoln

Grimsby

Halesowen

LeamingtonSpa

Bootle

WidnesRuncorn

St Helens

Wallasey

Birkenhead

Ellesmere Port

Warrington

Worcester

Stourport-on-Severn

Gloucester

Shrewsbury

Telford

West Bromwich

Walsall

Dudley

Sutton

Cannock

Stourbridge

Kidderminster

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Solihull

Nuneaton

Rugby

Hinckley

Swansea

Stafford

Crewe

Burton upon Trent

Chester

Fareham

Gosport

Tamworth

Stockton-on-Tees

BELFAST

LONDONDERRY

Bradford Kingston Upon Hull

Manchester

NewcastleUpon Tyne

Sunderland

Leicester

Southampton

Bristol

Cardiff

Plymouth

Leeds

Sheffield

Nottingham

Stoke-on-trent

Wolverhampton

Birmingham

Derby

Liverpool

Coventry

Murlough

StrangfordLough

Gray’s PrintingPress

Ardress House

Divis and theBlack Mountain

Patterson’sSpade Mill

WellbrookBeetling Mill

Ty MawrWybrnant

ˆ

Aberconwy HouseConwy Suspension Bridge

Tudor Merchant’sHouse

Plas ynRhiw

Middlethorpe Hall

BodysgallenHall

Aira Forceand Ullswater

Sticklebarn andThe Langdales

Wray Castle

The WeirGarden

The FleeceInn

Sunnycroft

NetherAlderley Mill

Stainsby Mill

Monksthorpe Chapel

Farnborough Hall

CardingMill Valleyand theLong Mynd

BenthallHall

Greyfriars’ House

The Firs

Grange Barn

Paycocke’sHouse

Dunstable Downs and theWhipsnadeEstate

Theatre Royal

ElizabethanHouse Museum

Bourne MillHatfield Forest

Heigham Holmes

Buscot Park

Hartwell House

Runnymede andAnkerwycke

Ascott

Bembridge Windmill

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters

Box Hill

Cobham Wood

Monk’s House

Newtown

OakhurstCottage

WoolbedingGardens

ShalfordMill

South Foreland Lighthouse

Stoneacre

The Homewood

The White Cliffs

Lamb House

Rainham Hall

DunsterWatermill

Coleridge Cottage

Compton Castle

East PoolMine

Finch Foundry

Godolphin

Hardy’sCottage

Heelis

Levant Mine

Lundy

Trerice

Lytes Cary Manor

Max Gate

Overbeck’s

Studland BayTintagel OldPost Office A la Ronde

Antony

Brean Down

Dyrham Park

The Kymin

Fyne Court

Glendurgan Garden

MompessonHouse

Tintinhull Garden

DownhillDemesne andHezlett House

Crom

Llanerchaeron

Bodnant Garden

Dolaucothi Mines

Aberdulais

Colby WoodlandGarden

Ormesby Hall

RievaulxTerrace

Washington Old Hall

Cherryburn

Little Moreton Hall

Lyme

Rufford Old Hall

Gawthorpe Hall

Beatrix Potter Galleryand Hawkshead

Hill Top

Kedleston Hall

BirminghamBack to Backs

BaddesleyClinton

Berrington Hall

Charlecote Park

CroftCastle

Croome

Brockhampton

CoughtonCourt

PackwoodHouse

CanonsAshby

WightwickManor Moseley Old Hall

Lyveden

WoolsthorpeManor

Gunby Estate

Mr Straw’sHouse

TattershallCastle

Shaw’s Corner

Sheringham Park

Anglesey Abbey

Blickling Estate

Felbrigg Hall

Ickworth

Flatford

Wicken Fen

Wimpole EstateSutton Hoo

PeckoverHouse

Oxburgh Hall

Houghton Mill

Melford HallLavenhamGuildhall

OrfordNess

Dunwich Heath

EmmettsGarden

Greys Court

Hughenden

Nuffield Place

HintonAmpner

MottistoneGardens

Wakehurst

Osterley Park

Scotney Castle

Standen House

Ightham Mote

Bodiam Castle

Bateman’s

Sheffield Park

The Vyne

Sutton HouseFentonHouse

Smallhythe Place

Alfriston Clergy House

ClaremontGarden

Uppark House

Red House

Eastbury Manor House

TheNeedles

HatchlandsPark

River Wey and GodalmingNavigations and Dapdune Wharf

Chastleton House

SandhamMemorial

Chapel

2 Willow Road

West Wycombe Park

Winkworth Arboretum

WinchesterCity Mill

QuebecHouse

Arlington Court

Barrington Court

Coleton Fishacre

TrengwaintonGarden

Greenway

Lydford Gorge

Hidcote

ChedworthRoman Villa

Avebury

LacockTyntesfield

Prior Park

Snowshill Manor

Newark Park

Montacute House

Giant’s Causeway

MountStewart

CastleWard

RowallaneGarden

The Argory

CastleCoole

Florence Court

Carrick-a-Rede

Springhill

PenrhynCastle

Chirk Castle

Erddig

Plas Newydd

Powis Castle

Dinefwr

Tredegar House

Stackpole

Dyffryn Gardens

Fountains Abbey

Beningbrough Hall

Treasurer’s House

Gibside

LindisfarneCastle

Seaton Delaval Hall

Wallington

Cragside

Souter Lighthouseand The Leas

Nunnington Hall

Nostell

East Riddlesden Hall

Speke Hall

Dunham MasseyQuarryBank

Sizergh

Tatton Park

Steam Yacht Gondola

Wordsworth House

AttinghamPark

Biddulph GrangeGarden

Calke Abbey

Hardwick

Belton House

The Workhouse

Clumber Park

Dudmaston

HanburyHall

Shugborough Estate

SudburyHall

UptonHouse

ChartwellSissinghurstCastle Garden

NymansPetworth

PolesdenLacey

Mottisfont

Waddesdon Manor

Stowe

Cliveden

Ham House

Claydon

Basildon Park

Knole

Buckland Abbey

Saltram

Cotehele

Kingston Lacy

Stourhead

Trelissick

Corfe Castle

BrownseaIslandCastle Drogo

Dunster Castle

Killerton

Knightshayes

Lanhydrock

St Michael’sMount

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All places shown are listed in this printed guide. Places in green have a limited offer, and are listed at the end of each section.

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M25

M25

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M4

M4

M4

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M40

M3

M1

M1

M1

M11

M20

M5

M5

M5

M5

M5

M5

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M50

M45

M6

M6

M6

M5 M42

M42

M42

M69

M54

M6

M1M53

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M56

M60

M60

M67

M58

M61

M60M62

M62

M62M6 M66

M65

M1

M62

M62

A1(M)

A1(M)

M621

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M55

M6

M6

M11

M18

M49

M48

A1(M)

M1

M2

M22

M2

M6TOLL

Consett

Durham

Spennymoor

Morpeth

Bishop Auckland

Whitby

Redcar

ScarboroughNorthallerton

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Whitehaven

Workington

Ulverston

Morecambe

Clitheroe Colne

Nelson

Accrington

Skipton

Rawtenstall TodmordenBrighouse

Batley

Beverley

Ripon

Knaresborough

Bridlington

Chorley

Lytham St Anne's

Standish

Leyland

Skelmersdale

Ormskirk

Berwick-upon-Tweed

Blyth

Jarrow

TynemouthWhitley Bay

Houghton le Spring

PeterleeBrandon

Hertford

Welwyn GardenCity Ware

d Hoddesdon

Royston

Biggleswade

Dereham

Thetford

Stowmarket

Bury St Edmunds

Felixstowe

Newmarket

Mildenhall

Ely

Sudbury

SaffronWalden

Haverhill

Harwich

Swaffham

King'sLynn

Stamford

MeltonMowbray

Boston

Wisbech

Downham Market

Spalding

March

Loughborough

St Ives

Huntingdon

St Neots

Rushden

Kettering

Wellingborough

MarketHarborough

NewportPagnell

Sheerness

Canvey Island

WhitstableHerne Bay

Canterbury

Rayleigh

Chelmsford Maldon

Witham

BraintreeBishop's Stortford

FavershamSittingbourne

Ramsgate

Deal

Hythe

AshfordTonbridge

Crowborough

Bexhill-on-Sea

East Grinstead

HaywardsHeath

Lewes Hailsham

Sevenoaks

Reigate

Horsham

Godalming

Chichester

Littlehampton

SandownShanklin

Ryde

Newport

Fawley

Hythe

LymingtonNewMilton Cowes

Alton

Winchester

PetersfieldRomsey

Farnham

Leatherhead

Windsor

Swanley

Andover

Salisbury

Dorchester

Weymouth

Bridport

Sidmouth

Christchurch

Newbury

Frome

Clevedon

Burnham-on-Sea

Taunton

Bridgwater

Warminster

Trowbridge

Devizes

Cirencester

Didcot

Yeovil

Minehead

Tiverton

Barnstaple

Ilfracombe

Bideford

Bodmin

St IvesCamborne

Helston

Penzance Falmouth

Truro

Redruth

Newquay

St Austell Fowey

SaltashPlympton

Torpoint

BrixhamPaignton

ExmouthDawlish

Teignmouth

Newton Abbot

Stroud

Witney

Tilbury

Chigwell

Epsom

BarnetEnfield

Barry

Porthcawl

Port TalbotPontypridd

Bridgend

Caerphilly

Cwmbran

Pontypool

Letchworth

St Albans

Hitchin

Berkhamsted

Tring HemelHempstead

LeightonBuzzard

Thame

Abingdon

Bicester

Daventry

Banbury

Selby

Retford

StocksbridgeGainsborough

Goole

Thorne

Pontefract

Tadcaster

Kendal

Fleetwood

Lancaster

Ilkley

Yeadon

ShipleyGarforth

Castleford

Glossop

Kirkby inAshfield

Sutton in Ashfield

Worksop

StaveleyDronfield

Hemsworth

Newark-on-Trent

Grantham

Long EatonBeeston

Cleethorpes

Immingham

Northwich

Frodsham

Leek

Congleton

Kidsgrove

Hucknall

CrossMansfield

Belper

Ripley

Ilkeston

Matlock

Flint

Kirkby

Evesham

WarwickDroitwich

Stratfordupon Avon

Bromsgrove

Great Malvern

Tewkesbury

LlandudnoPrestatyn

RhylColwyn Bay

AbergeleConwyBangor

Holyhead

Oswestry

NantwichWrexham

Aberystwyth

Bridgnorth

Newport

Brownhills

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RugeleyAshby-de-

la-Zouch

Carmarthen

Ammanford

Chepstow

Abergavenny

MerthyrT l

Hereford

Pembroke

MilfordHaven

Llanelli

UttoxeterStone

Ashbourne

d Buxton

Neath

Louth

Sale

Altrincham

WilmslowKnutsford

Coalville

Bedworth

Aberdare

Hawes

Coleraine

BallymenaLarne

Carrickfergus

NewtownabbeyBangor

Newtownards

Craigavon

Portadown

Armagh

Cookstown

Newry

Carlisle

Hartlepool

Middlesbrough

Darlington

Barrow-in-Furness

Burnley

Blackburn

Keighley

Halifax

BuryRochdale

Middleton

Oldham

Salford

Bolton

Preston

Blackpool

Southport

Crosby

Wigan

Gateshead

Norwich

Stevenage

Cambridge

Great Yarmouth

Lowestoft

Ipswich

Corby

Peterborough

Redditch

Northampton

Southend-on-Sea

Margate

Brentwood

Colchester

Clacton-on-Sea

Basildon

Dover

FolkestoneTunbridgeWells

Maidstone

Hastings

RochesterGillingham

Chatham

Crawley

BrightonHoveWorthing

BognorRegisPortsmouth

Havant

Eastleigh

Basingstoke

Guildford

Staines

Reading

Poole

Bournemouth

BathWeston-super-Mare

Swindon

Exeter

Torquay

Cheltenham

Harlow

Slough

Beaconsfield

Watford

Newport

Luton

Bedford

Amersham

High Wycombe

Oxford

MiltonKeynes

HarrogateYork

Scunthorpe

Wa d

Barnsley

Rotherham

Doncaster

Stockport

Lincoln

Grimsby

Halesowen

LeamingtonSpa

Bootle

WidnesRuncorn

St Helens

Wallasey

Birkenhead

Ellesmere Port

Warrington

Worcester

Stourport-on-Severn

Gloucester

Shrewsbury

Telford

West Bromwich

Walsall

Dudley

Sutton

Cannock

Stourbridge

Kidderminster

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Solihull

Nuneaton

Rugby

Hinckley

Swansea

Stafford

Crewe

Burton upon Trent

Chester

Fareham

Gosport

Tamworth

Stockton-on-Tees

BELFAST

LONDONDERRY

Bradford Kingston Upon Hull

Manchester

NewcastleUpon Tyne

Sunderland

Leicester

Southampton

Bristol

Cardiff

Plymouth

Leeds

Sheffield

Nottingham

Stoke-on-trent

Wolverhampton

Birmingham

Derby

Liverpool

Coventry

Murlough

StrangfordLough

Gray’s PrintingPress

Ardress House

Divis and theBlack Mountain

Patterson’sSpade Mill

WellbrookBeetling Mill

Ty MawrWybrnant

ˆ

Aberconwy HouseConwy Suspension Bridge

Tudor Merchant’sHouse

Plas ynRhiw

Middlethorpe Hall

BodysgallenHall

Aira Forceand Ullswater

Sticklebarn andThe Langdales

Wray Castle

The WeirGarden

The FleeceInn

Sunnycroft

NetherAlderley Mill

Stainsby Mill

Monksthorpe Chapel

Farnborough Hall

CardingMill Valleyand theLong Mynd

BenthallHall

Greyfriars’ House

The Firs

Grange Barn

Paycocke’sHouse

Dunstable Downs and theWhipsnadeEstate

Theatre Royal

ElizabethanHouse Museum

Bourne MillHatfield Forest

Heigham Holmes

Buscot Park

Hartwell House

Runnymede andAnkerwycke

Ascott

Bembridge Windmill

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters

Box Hill

Cobham Wood

Monk’s House

Newtown

OakhurstCottage

WoolbedingGardens

ShalfordMill

South Foreland Lighthouse

Stoneacre

The Homewood

The White Cliffs

Lamb House

Rainham Hall

DunsterWatermill

Coleridge Cottage

Compton Castle

East PoolMine

Finch Foundry

Godolphin

Hardy’sCottage

Heelis

Levant Mine

Lundy

Trerice

Lytes Cary Manor

Max Gate

Overbeck’s

Studland BayTintagel OldPost Office A la Ronde

Antony

Brean Down

Dyrham Park

The Kymin

Fyne Court

Glendurgan Garden

MompessonHouse

Tintinhull Garden

DownhillDemesne andHezlett House

Crom

Llanerchaeron

Bodnant Garden

Dolaucothi Mines

Aberdulais

Colby WoodlandGarden

Ormesby Hall

RievaulxTerrace

Washington Old Hall

Cherryburn

Little Moreton Hall

Lyme

Rufford Old Hall

Gawthorpe Hall

Beatrix Potter Galleryand Hawkshead

Hill Top

Kedleston Hall

BirminghamBack to Backs

BaddesleyClinton

Berrington Hall

Charlecote Park

CroftCastle

Croome

Brockhampton

CoughtonCourt

PackwoodHouse

CanonsAshby

WightwickManor Moseley Old Hall

Lyveden

WoolsthorpeManor

Gunby Estate

Mr Straw’sHouse

TattershallCastle

Shaw’s Corner

Sheringham Park

Anglesey Abbey

Blickling Estate

Felbrigg Hall

Ickworth

Flatford

Wicken Fen

Wimpole EstateSutton Hoo

PeckoverHouse

Oxburgh Hall

Houghton Mill

Melford HallLavenhamGuildhall

OrfordNess

Dunwich Heath

EmmettsGarden

Greys Court

Hughenden

Nuffield Place

HintonAmpner

MottistoneGardens

Wakehurst

Osterley Park

Scotney Castle

Standen House

Ightham Mote

Bodiam Castle

Bateman’s

Sheffield Park

The Vyne

Sutton HouseFentonHouse

Smallhythe Place

Alfriston Clergy House

ClaremontGarden

Uppark House

Red House

Eastbury Manor House

TheNeedles

HatchlandsPark

River Wey and GodalmingNavigations and Dapdune Wharf

Chastleton House

SandhamMemorial

Chapel

2 Willow Road

West Wycombe Park

Winkworth Arboretum

WinchesterCity Mill

QuebecHouse

Arlington Court

Barrington Court

Coleton Fishacre

TrengwaintonGarden

Greenway

Lydford Gorge

Hidcote

ChedworthRoman Villa

Avebury

LacockTyntesfield

Prior Park

Snowshill Manor

Newark Park

Montacute House

Giant’s Causeway

MountStewart

CastleWard

RowallaneGarden

The Argory

CastleCoole

Florence Court

Carrick-a-Rede

Springhill

PenrhynCastle

Chirk Castle

Erddig

Plas Newydd

Powis Castle

Dinefwr

Tredegar House

Stackpole

Dyffryn Gardens

Fountains Abbey

Beningbrough Hall

Treasurer’s House

Gibside

LindisfarneCastle

Seaton Delaval Hall

Wallington

Cragside

Souter Lighthouseand The Leas

Nunnington Hall

Nostell

East Riddlesden Hall

Speke Hall

Dunham MasseyQuarryBank

Sizergh

Tatton Park

Steam Yacht Gondola

Wordsworth House

AttinghamPark

Biddulph GrangeGarden

Calke Abbey

Hardwick

Belton House

The Workhouse

Clumber Park

Dudmaston

HanburyHall

Shugborough Estate

SudburyHall

UptonHouse

ChartwellSissinghurstCastle Garden

NymansPetworth

PolesdenLacey

Mottisfont

Waddesdon Manor

Stowe

Cliveden

Ham House

Claydon

Basildon Park

Knole

Buckland Abbey

Saltram

Cotehele

Kingston Lacy

Stourhead

Trelissick

Corfe Castle

BrownseaIslandCastle Drogo

Dunster Castle

Killerton

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Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage MuseumArlington, near Barnstaple, Devon EX31 4LP

Hidden in the lichen-draped landscape of North Devon, Arlington is a surprise and a delight. The starkly classical exterior of the house gives no clue to what lies inside – recently redisplayed to share the passions of the Chichester family who lived here. The stable block houses a nationally important display of more than 40 carriages, from grand state coaches to humble governess cars. The garden is restored to its colourful Victorian glory, and the conservatory’s exotic plantings reveal the Chichesters’ world travels.

Garden best in: April–September.

Contact: 01271 850296 or [email protected]

Coaches: parking for 4 coaches, 150 yards from entrance, a space will be reserved. Please enter the car park at the second entrance on the left. More parking available for minibuses.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Shop.

Catering: tea-room (licensed), self-service, 73 covers. Set menus and private room (40 covers) available for booked groups.

Group admission: £11.50

Arlington Court M T W T F S S16 Feb–15 Mar 11–4* M T W T F S S16 Mar–27 Oct 11–5* M T W T F S S2 Nov–22 Dec 11–4 . . . . . S S*Garden, shop and tea-room open 10:30. Grounds open all year, dawn to dusk.

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Aveburynear Marlborough, Wiltshire

At Avebury, the world’s largest prehistoric stone circle partially encompasses a pretty village. Avebury forms part of the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site. The millionaire archaeologist Alexander Keiller excavated here in the 1930s, and Avebury’s museum is named after him. Arranged in two parts, the Alexander Keiller Museum is divided into the Stables, displaying archaeological treasures from across the local area, and the Barn, a 17th-century threshing barn housing interactive displays and children’s activities that reveal the story of this ancient landscape. Avebury Manor, on the edge of the village, was transformed in a partnership between the National Trust and the BBC, creating a hands-on experience that celebrates and reflects the lives of the people who once lived here. Note: English Heritage holds guardianship of Avebury Stone Circle (owned and managed by the National Trust). Toilets open during business hours. Due to ongoing conservation work, some sections of the stone circle may be closed.

Garden best in: July–October.

Contact: 01672 539250 or [email protected] National Trust Estate Office, High Street, Avebury, Wiltshire SN8 1RF

Coaches: coach parking 500 yards from entrance to manor house. Space can be limited in the summer; no coach parking during Easter weekend and 20 to 22 June.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Introductory talk. Guided tour£. Shop.

Catering: Circles Café (licensed), assisted service, has a wide selection of food and drink available, 60 covers. Avebury Manor Tea-room, 40 covers.

Group admission: Avebury Manor and Garden £10.40. Winter £8. Museum only £4.70

Avebury M T W T F S SStone circleOpen all year Dawn–dusk M T W T F S SManor and garden5 Jan–10 Feb Tour . . . . . S S16 Feb–30 Mar 11–4 M T W T F S S31 Mar–26 Oct* 11–5 M T W T F S S27 Oct–31 Dec 11–4 M T W T F S SMuseum1 Jan–30 Mar 10–4 M T W T F S S31 Mar–26 Oct 10–6 M T W T F S S27 Oct–31 Dec 10–4 M T W T F S SShop and café open daily. Entry to manor by timed tickets, last entry one hour before closing. In winter, parts of garden, manor and museum may be closed. Everything except stone circle closed 24 to 26 December. *Manor closed 20 to 22 June.

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Special interest toursCheck website or call for details of all tours or talks

Avebury Manor: expert toursExplore Avebury Manor’s atmospheric rooms, which through their interior design bring to life the stories of the people who lived and worked here. Choose from five tours: the people that lived here; the people that worked here; 500 years of food; Christmas through the ages; or dressing a Tudor lady.

Tour cost from £15 per personDuration 1 hour

Avebury stone circle toursTour the world’s largest stone circle with one of our knowledgeable volunteer guides. Hear how the medieval Barber Surgeon lost his life and learn about the impact archaeologist Alexander Keiller made on this area. Specialist bespoke tours led by the archaeologist are also available; please ask for details.



Barrington CourtBarrington, near Ilminster, Somerset TA19 0NQ

Colonel Lyle, whose family firm became part of Tate & Lyle, rescued the partially derelict 16th-century Court House in the 1920s, surrounding it with a productive estate. A keen collector of architectural salvage, Colonel Lyle filled the house with his collection of panelling, fireplaces and staircases. Now without furniture, the light, empty spaces provide atmospheric opportunities to explore their stories freely. The walled White Garden, Rose and Iris Garden and Lily Garden were influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, with playing fountains, vibrant colours and intoxicating scents. The original kitchen garden supplies the restaurant and continues the Lyle family’s vision of self-sufficiency. Note: independently run artisan workshops (opening times vary). Please stagger entry to house, maximum 20 at a time.



Coaches: coach parking, 200 yards from house entrance.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Welcome to site. Short introductory talk on coach included. Shop.

Catering: Strode dining and tea-rooms, licensed, 96 covers. Lunches, homemade cakes and drinks served on a freeflow basis only.

Group admission: £12.10 Winter £9.60

Barrington Court M T W T F S S4 Jan–17 Feb 10:30–3 M . . . F S S18 Feb–3 Nov 10:30–5 M T W T F S S4 Nov–30 Dec 10:30–3 M . . . F S S


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Brownsea IslandPoole Harbour, Poole, Dorset

The perfect day’s adventure, this island wildlife sanctuary is easy to get to but feels like another world from the moment you step ashore. The island sits in the middle of Poole Harbour, with dramatic views to the Purbeck Hills. Thriving natural habitats, including woodland, heathland and a lagoon, have created havens for wildlife, such as the red squirrel and a huge variety of birds. The island is rich in history too. It is the birthplace of the Scouting and Guiding movements, and there are the remains of daffodil farming, pottery works and Maryland village to explore. Note: half-hourly ferry service from Poole and Sandbanks (not National Trust). Seahorse wheelchair ferry service available. Group rates available on public ferry service.


Coaches: drop-off point 50 yards from Poole Quay or close to boarding point at Sandbanks Jetty. Nearest parking: Poole Stadium and near Dolphin Centre, Sandbanks car park available from September to June (reservations advised).

Visit: average duration is 4 hours. Introductory talk. If your group has a special request for a guided walk, talk or an out-of-hours visit, please get in touch and we would be happy to help where possible. Group camping available. Shop.

Catering: café, self-service. Groups of 30 to 75 people can hire café for out-of-hours events.

Group admission: £6.80. Ferry fare (not National Trust) applies to all visitors


Brownsea Island M T W T F S S2 Feb–10 Mar* 10–4 . . . . . S S16 Mar–3 Nov** 10–5 M T W T F S S*Hourly ferry service from Poole Quay and Sandbanks Jetty from 10. **Half-hourly ferry service from Poole Quay and Sandbanks Jetty from 10. Winter Bird Boats (landing at Brownsea) run from Poole on 6, 10, 20 January and 3 February. Last ferry leaves island at 5.

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A walk on the wild sideThis walk shows off beautiful Brownsea Island, revealing its importance as a habitat for some of our rarest and most-loved wildlife. Explore woodland, heathland, wetland and shoreline areas, where red squirrels, dragonflies, butterflies, avocets and breeding terns make their homes. Discover how we manage the island to ensure its future.

Tour cost from £4.50 per personDuration 1 hour 30 minutes

Brownsea through the agesTake a stroll back through Brownsea’s varied history, from thriving Victorian pottery community to first-ever Scout camp, ‘safe’ home for refugees during the Second World War to safe haven for nationally and internationally important wildlife today. Discover the vital role it plays in nature conservation on this enjoyable guided walk.


The birthplace of Scouting and GuidingA must for anyone who has ever been a Scout or Guide! Our guide will take you on an exploration of the original campsite from 1907, activities the boys took part in and the worldwide movement now. You will also see Baden-Powell’s statue and the ‘Trading Post’ souvenir shop.



Buckland AbbeyYelverton, Devon PL20 6EY

Hundreds of years ago, Cistercian monks chose this tranquil valley as the perfect spot in which to worship, farm their estate and trade. The Abbey, later converted into a house, today combines furnished rooms with museum galleries bringing to life the story of how seafaring adventurers Sir Richard Grenville and Sir Francis Drake changed the shape of Buckland Abbey and the fate of England. Outdoors you’ll find the walled kitchen garden, Cider House garden and wild garden; the impressive medieval Great Barn; community growing areas; orchards and woodland walks with far-reaching views and late spring bluebells.

Garden best in: March–August.


Coaches: parking for 5 coaches. Coaches should follow brown signs from A386, do not use Sat Nav directions. Free buggy service usually available to transport visitors with limited mobility between areas.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Guided tour£. Out-of-hours tours£. We can tailor a guided tour to suit your group’s specific interests. Shop.

Catering: restaurant, counter service, 80 covers. Group visitors very welcome – call for details of menus, Christmas lunches and other group arrangements.


Buckland Abbey M T W T F S S5 Jan–10 Feb* 10–4 . . . . . S S16 Feb–31 Dec 10–5** M T W T F S S*Garden, estate, restaurant and shop open; Abbey closed. **Abbey opens 11. From 28 October, everything closes at 4. Everything closed 25 and 26 December. 1 and 2 January: everything open. 3 and 4 January: everything except Abbey open.

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Castle DrogoDrewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon EX6 6PB

High above the ancient woodlands of the Teign Gorge stands Castle Drogo. Inspired by the rugged Dartmoor tors surrounding it, the castle was designed and built by renowned 20th-century architect Sir Edwin Lutyens for the self-made millionaire Julius Drewe. Times are changing at Drogo, as the project to restore the castle and grounds to a home fit for the Drewe family nears completion after six years of major conservation work. Inside the castle a programme of conservation and redisplay reveals what it takes to care for the building and collection, telling the stories of Drogo and celebrating its architecture. Note: access may be restricted or changed due to reinstatement works. Access guide available. Extreme weather conditions sometimes due to high position in Dartmoor National Park. Sorry, no groups on Bank Holidays.

Garden best in: April–July, September–October.


Coaches: parking for 2 coaches in main car park, adjacent to visitor centre, 400 yards from castle entrance. Coaches 43-seater maximum, or size 10.5 x 2.39 metres. Call for directions as approach lanes are narrow.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Visitor tour routes may vary as areas may be closed off, others will become accessible. Shop.

Catering: café (licensed), counter-assisted service, 120 covers. Seasonal menus available.


Castle Drogo M T W T F S SCastle9 Mar–27 Oct 11–5 M T W T F S SGarden, visitor centre, café and shop1 Jan–8 Mar* 10–4 M T W T F S S9 Mar–27 Oct 9:30–5** M T W T F S S28 Oct–31 Dec† 10–4 M T W T F S SEstateOpen all year Dawn–dusk M T W T F S S*Closed 14 to 27 January. **Garden opens at 10; visitor centre and garden close 5:30; café and shop close 5:30 in July and August. †Closed 23 to 26 December.


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Chedworth Roman VillaYanworth, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 3LJ

Cradled in a beautiful wooded valley and fed by a natural spring, this high-status Roman villa saw imperial fashions and local spirits living side by side. Nature took over and hid the magnificent mosaics, intricate hypocaust systems, bathhouses and ancient water-shrine for more than 1,500 years until Victorian gamekeepers rediscovered the site. The National Trust has, in turn, looked after Chedworth’s Roman treasures and Victorian legacy for nearly a century, providing its modern villa guests with new facilities, as well as astonishing archaeology to enjoy. It remains a hidden place of natural beauty and continual discovery.

Garden best in: April–July.


Coaches: parking for 2 coaches only, spaces must be booked. No coaches on Bank Holidays and certain weekend days. Turning area unsuitable for coaches longer than 12 metres, and not possible to turn on access road.

Visit: average duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Welcome to site. Guided tour£. Out-of-hours tours£. Shop.

Catering: café, assisted service, 22 covers and additional open-air seating. Extra space available for groups on weekends, Bank Holidays and during school holidays. Please book to guarantee seats and your selection of food on the day.


Chedworth Roman Villa M T W T F S S9 Feb–22 Mar 10–4 M T W T F S S23 Mar–27 Oct 10–5 M T W T F S S28 Oct–24 Nov 10–4 M T W T F S S

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Roman historyTours and talks can be tailored to suit your group’s particular interests. We can cover topics relating to the history of this grand Roman villa, archaeology and conservation, Roman medicine, natural history or traditional Roman crafts. Please discuss your requirements at time of booking. Maximum 25 people per tour.

Tour cost from £2 per personDuration 45 minutes


Coleton FishacreBrownstone Road, Kingswear, Devon TQ6 0EQ

This evocative 1920s Arts and Crafts-style house, with its elegant art deco interiors, perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the Jazz Age. The former country home of the D’Oyly Carte family, it has a light, joyful atmosphere and inspiring sea views. You can glimpse life ‘downstairs’ in the servants’ rooms. In the RHS-accredited garden, paths weave through glades and past tranquil ponds and rare tender plants from New Zealand and South Africa; many exotic plants thrive beneath the tree canopy. You can walk down to a coastal viewpoint through the valley garden.

Garden best in: March–September.


Coaches: parking for 2 coaches. Drop-off point 20 yards from entrance. Narrow access lane. Instructions provided for coach drivers.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours 30 minutes. Welcome to site. Shop.

Catering: café (licensed), 20 covers plus open-air seating. Suggest groups 20+ stagger visits to café and house to prevent queues.


Coleton Fishacre M T W T F S S16 Feb–27 Oct 10:30–5 M T W T F S S2 Nov–22 Dec 11–4 . . . . . S S23 Dec–31 Dec 11–4 M T . . F S S

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Corfe CastleCorfe, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5EZ

This fairytale fortress is an evocative survivor of the English Civil War, partially demolished by the Parliamentarians in 1646. It’s a favourite haunt for adults and children alike – all ages are captivated by these romantic ruins with their breathtaking views. There are 1,000 years of the castle’s history as a royal palace and fortress to be discovered here. Fallen walls and secret places tell tales of treachery and treason around every corner. Corfe Castle’s brooding presence is a backdrop to some of Britain’s most beautiful coast and countryside. Corfe Common and Hartland Moor are close by – you can explore them by walking or cycling, discovering rare wild flowers and masses of wildlife along the way. Note: steep, uneven slopes; steps; sudden drops throughout castle. All/parts of castle close in high winds.

Contact: 01929 481294 (ticket office). 01929 480921 (shop). 01929 481332 (tea-room) or [email protected]

Coaches: parking for 4 coaches, 800 yards from entrance. Castle is 10-minute walk up a steep hill; the castle entrance is then a short level walk away.

Visit: average duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Guided tour£. Shop.

Catering: traditional tea-room (licensed), assisted service, 65 covers by entrance to site in village square. Groups can reserve tables.

Group admission: £10.40. Winter £9.50

Corfe Castle M T W T F S S1 Jan–15 Feb 10–4 M T W T F S S16 Feb–29 Sep 10–6* M T W T F S S30 Sep–27 Oct 10–5 M T W T F S S28 Oct–31 Dec 10–4 M T W T F S SCastle, shop and tea-room: closed 7 March and 25 to 26 December. *Shop and tea-room close 5:30.

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CoteheleSt Dominick, near Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6TA

The Edgcumbes built their rambling granite and slate-stone home high above the River Tamar, and it remained in their family for nearly 600 years. Time has stood still here. The hall, with its ancient timber roof and displays of weaponry, and the warren of tapestry-clad rooms beyond have changed little since Tudor times. The 5-hectare (12-acre) garden features historic daffodils, terraces, ponds and orchards with 150 local apple varieties. The Valley Garden, with medieval stewpond and dovecote, leads to Cotehele Quay – thriving in Victorian times – where you’ll find the 1899 Tamar sailing barge Shamrock, lime kilns and the Discovery Centre. Note: the house has no electricity, so feel free to bring a torch. Shuttle bus available or woodland walk to watermill at Cotehele Quay, 600 yards. Milling on Thursdays and Sundays.

Garden best in: February–November.


Coaches: coach parking, 200 yards from entrance. Ignore Sat Nav directions from Tavistock and Plymouth. Call for detailed directions.

Visit: average duration is 4 hours. Welcome to site. Shop.

Catering: Barn Restaurant (licensed), 80 covers. The Edgcumbe (licensed), waitress service, 65 covers on Cotehele Quay. Set menu.


Cotehele M T W T F S SHouse9 Mar–27 Oct 11–4 M T W T F S S28 Oct–31 Dec* 10:30–4 M T W T F S SGarden and estateOpen all year Dawn–dusk M T W T F S SRestaurant, tea-room, gallery, shop, plant sales9 Feb–8 Mar** 10–4 M T W T F S S9 Mar–27 Oct 10–5 M T W T F S S28 Oct–31 Dec 10–4 M T W T F S S*Hall only. Christmas garland from 16 November. Everything closed 25 and 26 December, except garden and estate. **Tea-room on quay open daily from 1 January.


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Dunster CastleDunster, near Minehead, Somerset TA24 6SL

Dramatically sited on top of a tor, a castle has existed here since Norman times. Its impressive medieval gatehouse and ruined tower are a reminder of its turbulent history. The castle that you see today, owned by the Luttrell family for more than 600 years, became an elegant country home during the 19th century. The terraced garden displays varieties of Mediterranean and subtropical plants, while the tranquil riverside wooded garden below, with its natural play area, leads to the historic working watermill. There are panoramic views over the Bristol Channel and surrounding countryside from the castle and grounds. Note: steep incline with steps from reception to castle entrance, shuttle vehicle is available if required.

Garden best in: March–August.

Contact: 01643 823004 (Infoline). 01643 821314 or [email protected]

Coaches: no coach parking. Drop-off point at visitor reception. Narrow driveway, approach from Dunster village High Street only. Nearest parking: Dunster Steep coach park, 300 yards.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours. Introductory talk. Guided tour£. Out-of-hours tours£. The special interest tour depends on availability of volunteer guide and is limited to 15 people per tour; there are steep steps to some levels. Shop.

Catering: light refreshments available on site, riverside tea-room at Dunster Working Watermill and a good selection of places to eat in Dunster village.

Group admission: £11.50. Winter £9

Dunster Castle M T W T F S SCastle1 Jan–15 Feb Tour* M T W T F S S16 Feb–3 Nov 11–5 M T W T F S S4 Nov–13 Dec Tour* M T W T F S S14 Dec–15 Dec 11–4 . . . . . S S16 Dec–19 Dec Tour* M T W T . . .20 Dec–31 Dec 11–4 M T . T F S SGarden, park, shop and tea-roomOpen all year 10–5** M T W T F S S*Entry by tour only (places limited). ‘Dunster by Candlelight’: Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December, castle open 4 to 9. **Close dusk if earlier. Everything closed 24 and 25 December.

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Victorian kitchens and attics tourThis award-winning tour gives a revealing insight into the life and times of a Victorian servant, whilst accessing parts of the 19th-century house not normally open to the public. Glimpse what life was like for those who spent most of their time in the attics and basements.

Tour cost free of chargeDuration 1 hour 30 minutes


GreenwayGreenway Road, Galmpton, near Brixham, Devon TQ5 0ES

Here you are given a glimpse into the lives of the famous author Agatha Christie and her family. Their holiday home is set in the 1950s, when Greenway overflowed with friends and family gathered together for holidays and Christmas. The family were great collectors: the house is brimming with their books, archaeology, Tunbridgeware, silver and porcelain. The informal woodland garden drifts down the hillside towards the Dart Estuary and the Boathouse, scene of the crime in Dead Man’s Folly. Please consider ‘green ways’ to travel here: ferry (courtesy vehicle available from quay), steam train (½-mile woodland walk), cycling or walking. Note: booking essential for parking. Greenway operates a traffic management system to reduce impact locally.

Garden best in: March–May.

Contact: 01803 842382 (Greenway car-park booking and infoline). 01803 882811 (Greenway Ferry Company). 01803 555872 (Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company) or [email protected]

Coaches: parking for midi-coach (35 seats maximum), 10 yards from visitor reception. Groups 35+ by green transport only (shuttle service from Greenway quay or Greenway Halt); coaches drop off/pick up in Dartmouth.


Catering: Barn Café, self-service, menus available upon request. Tack Room serves ice cream, drinks and snacks to enjoy outside.


Greenway M T W T F S S16 Feb–27 Oct 10:30–5 M T W T F S S2 Nov–22 Dec 11–4 . . . . . S S23 Dec–31 Dec 11–4 M T . . F S S


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HidcoteHidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire GL55 6LR

This world-famous Arts and Crafts-inspired garden nestles in a north Cotswolds hamlet. Created by the talented American horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston, Hidcote’s colourful and intricately designed outdoor spaces are full of surprises, which change in harmony with the seasons. Many of the unusual plants found growing in the garden were collected from Johnston’s plant-hunting trips around the world. Wandering along the narrow paved pathways, you come across secret gardens, unexpected views and plants that burst with colour. Note: on fine weekends, the garden is least crowded after 3.

Garden best in: April–October.


Coaches: coach and minibus parking, 100 yards. Narrow lanes on approach. Busy place with timed arrivals, limited number of coach spaces, unbooked groups/coaches may be turned away. No coaches on Fridays or Bank Holiday weekends.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Introductory talk£. Introductory talk must be booked and paid for at least 4 weeks in advance of a visit. Shop.

Catering: Winthrop’s Café (licensed), 140 covers close to the Great Lawn. Thatched al fresco Barn Café, 86 covers, near car park. Freeflow assisted service in both cafés, groups welcome but cannot book.

Group admission: £12.70. Winter £7.80

Hidcote M T W T F S SGarden, shop and Winthrop’s Café9 Feb–3 Mar 11–4 . . . . . S S4 Mar–27 Oct 10–6* M T W T F S S2 Nov–15 Dec 11–4 . . . . . S SGarden: last admission one hour before closing. *4 to 31 March and 30 September to 27 October: closes at 5 (Barn Café, plant centre and shop close one hour earlier). Barn Café open only at weekends in March and October.


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KillertonBroadclyst, Exeter, Devon EX5 3LE

Would you give away your family home for your political beliefs? Sir Richard Acland did just that with his Killerton Estate in the heart of Devon, when he gave it to the Trust in 1944. Today you’ll find a welcoming Georgian house set in 2,600 hectares (6,400 acres) of working farmland, woods, parkland, cottages and orchards. There’s plenty of calm space in the glorious garden, beautiful year-round with rhododendrons, magnolias, champion trees and formal lawns. You can explore winding paths, climb an extinct volcano, discover an Iron Age hill fort and take in distant views towards Dartmoor. More family home than grand mansion, the relaxed house holds the National Trust’s largest fashion collection, with selected items exhibited annually. Note: Killerton is close to the M5 and Exeter, and is a useful stopping-off point en route to and from Cornwall.

Garden best in: February–May, July–October.


Coaches: Sat Nav unreliable, follow brown signs from B3181 and A396. Park immediately on left in main car park, 300 yards from entrance. Volunteer-driven golf buggy available if required to help visitors to house, around garden.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours. Introductory talk£. Guided tour. Shop.

Catering: Stables Coffeeshop (outside tariff area), 80 covers. Killerton Kitchen in the house with 70 covers, some open-air seating. Both licensed. Groups can book or visit on an individual basis.


Killerton M T W T F S SHouse and Killerton Kitchen restaurant16 Feb–29 Mar 11–4 M T W T F S S30 Mar–3 Nov 11–5 M T W T F S S23 Nov–31 Dec* 11–4 M T W T F S SGarden, Stables Coffeeshop, chapel, shop, plant centre**1 Jan–15 Feb 11–4 M T W T F S S16 Feb–31 Dec* 10–5:30 M T W T F S SParklandOpen all year 8–7 M T W T F S SHouse: entry by timed tickets at peak times. Fashion collection exhibition open with house, 16 February to 3 November. *Special Christmas opening until 5 January 2020: closes at 3 on 24 December, everything except park closed 25 December, house closed 26 December. **Open 9 on Saturdays. Garden and park: open daily to 7, or dusk if earlier. Dairy Café: open at peak times.


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400 years of historyGo on a fascinating journey through 400 years of history as we introduce you to the Aclands, probably the oldest family in Devon. They owned the estate from the 16th century until 1944, when they gave it to the National Trust.

Tour cost from £50 per groupDuration 45 minutes

The glorious gardenThe gardening team will be delighted to show you around Killerton’s jewel in the crown, its tranquil and truly gorgeous hillside garden. Designed by John Veitch in 1808, who recognised its unique microclimate, it features unusual plants from around the world, including a rare and beautiful collection of trees.

Tour cost from £50 per groupDuration 1 hour


Kingston LacyWimborne Minster, Dorset BH21 4EA

Home to the Bankes family for over 300 years, Kingston Lacy is a monument to the family’s exceptional taste and desire to surround themselves with beauty. After the family lost their Corfe Castle stronghold to the Parliamentarians in the Civil War, they moved here and gradually created an astonishing Italian palace in the heart of rural Dorset. Today you can discover an internationally acclaimed art collection, including paintings by Rubens, Velázquez and Titian, exquisite carvings and lavish interiors. There’s even more to explore outside, with sweeping lawns, a Japanese Garden, kitchen garden, woodland and parkland walks – look out for the award-winning herd of Red Ruby Devon cattle – and a huge 3,500-hectare (8,500-acre) countryside estate to enjoy. Note: timed tickets only. Some rooms may close at short notice. Low light levels. We highly recommend that groups book early to avoid disappointment.

Garden best in: February–July, October.


Coaches: coach parking, 100 yards. Drop-off point 10 yards. Do not use Sat Nav directions, follow B3082 to main entrance.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Welcome to site. Introductory talk. Guided tour£. Large groups will be split to enter the house. See our website for more group information and booking forms. Shop.

Catering: stableyard café with courtyard (licensed), self-service. Group menu and private room available for up to 30 people.


Kingston Lacy M T W T F S SHouse1 Mar–27 Oct 11–5 M T W T F S SPart of house: for exhibition or seasonal experience only1 Jan–28 Feb 11–4 M T W T F S S28 Oct–24 Nov 11–4 M T W T F S S29 Nov–31 Dec 11–4* M T W T F S SGarden, park, shop and caféOpen all year 10–4** M T W T F S SHouse: last admission one hour before closing; open by timed-entry tickets only, bookable online up to 24 hours in advance (limited places available on day); some rooms and areas may close at short notice (please check before visiting). *Christmas experience: Wednesday through to Sunday, house open until 6 and garden (with light displays) to 7. Everything closed 16 January and 25 December. **1 March to 28 October: close at 6.


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Garden toursOur garden guides will lead you on an informative tour to unlock the story of the formal garden, witness the seasonal colours, learn about the Bankes family and take a peek into the Japanese and kitchen gardens. Discover how this ‘perfectly ordered paradise’ was created.

Tour cost free of chargeDuration 1 hour 30 minutes

House toursOur house tour guides will provide special tours of the state rooms, revealing the stories of the family, famous artwork and exquisite items on display. Find out more about this incredible and breathtaking family home.

Tour cost free of chargeDuration 45 minutes


KnightshayesBolham, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7RQ

One of the finest in the South West and the only existing ‘garden in a wood’, Knightshayes garden is a masterpiece of architectural planting. As well as one of the largest plant collections in the National Trust, there are hidden glades and pathways to discover and far-reaching views. The Gothic Revival house is a rare example of the genius of William Burges, whose opulent designs are guaranteed to inspire extremes of opinion. Alongside this, the restored walled garden merges full productivity with aesthetic appeal and it’s one of the best examples of a Victorian kitchen garden in the country. Note: access to the house and garden is restricted during spring and winter.

Garden best in: March–October.


Coaches: parking for 3 coaches, 20 yards to visitor reception and 300 yards to house and main garden. Narrow lane approach from A396 at Bolham.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Welcome to site. Free introductory talks must be requested at time of booking. The rest of your visit is self-led. Contact us for details of other offers and arrangements for groups. Shop.

Catering: Stables Café (licensed), counter service, 70 covers inside, 45 outdoors. Conservatory tea-room at house (seasonal opening), 12 covers inside plus 12 seats outdoors, snacks only, assisted service may be possible.


Knightshayes M T W T F S S1 Jan–28 Feb 10–4 M T W T F S S1 Mar–31 Oct 10–5 M T W T F S S1 Nov–31 Dec 10–4 M T W T F S SHouse: opens 11; upstairs open 11 to 3:30 only (closed November and December). Selected rooms open January and February. Parkland and woodland: open 7:30 to 5:30. Garden, café and shop: open to 5:30, July and August. Everything closed 24, 25 and 26 December.


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More than your average allotmentOur introductory talk reveals a kitchen garden with a difference, as beautiful as it is productive, holding a bounty of heritage fruit and vegetables. A member of our dedicated team, who helps care for this horticultural gem, will take you through its vast repertoire and history.


The crowning glory of the ‘garden in the wood’This inspirational introductory talk about the formal and woodland garden at Knightshayes covers both world wars and a spot of golfing history. Considered to be one of the finest in the country, currently undergoing restoration to its former glory, Knightshayes is a garden in transition just waiting to be discovered.


William Burges’s Gothic masterpieceThis introductory talk explores one of England’s finest Victorian Gothic houses. A captivating insight into the turbulent relationship between eccentric designer William Burges and his unsuspecting patron. This is a unique chance to learn how we’ve ended up with the Knightshayes you see today and our challenges in the future.



Lacock Abbey, Fox Talbot Museum and VillageLacock, near Chippenham, Wiltshire SN15 2LG

You can see why Ela of Salisbury chose this spot for her abbey in 1232: nestled alongside the River Avon in a rolling Wiltshire landscape, Lacock invites you to stay. The Abbey reveals evidence of a legacy of almost 800 years of past owners with sophisticated taste, who sensitively turned it from a nunnery into an unusual family home, furnished with well-loved mementoes and furniture. Seasonal colour can be discovered in the wooded grounds, botanic garden, greenhouse and orchard. The museum celebrates William Henry Fox Talbot, who created the first photographic negative and established this as a birthplace of photography. Lacock has a homely feel, and the village, with its timber-framed cottages, is to this day a bustling community. Note: please check opening arrangements for the Abbey in winter as access is limited.

Garden best in: February–October.


Coaches: parking for 5 coaches, 220 yards from entrance. Drop-off point 10 yards, outside museum. Coach parking may be restricted on busy days and Bank Holidays. Please avoid parking or dropping off on the village streets.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Introductory talk available, please request at time of booking. Shop.

Catering: the Stables café in the village, 40 covers and newly opened courtyard tea-room at the Abbey, 50 covers – we ask that groups call to reserve space. Many independent restaurants, pubs, cafés in Lacock village.


Lacock M T W T F S S2 Jan–15 Feb* 11–4 M T W T F S S16 Feb–3 Nov 10:30–5 M T W T F S S4 Nov–31 Dec* 11–4 M T W T F S SAbbey: first-floor rooms open 30 minutes later. Last admission to the Abbey rooms and last orders at tea-room 45 minutes before closing. Closed 25, 26 December and 1 January 2020. *Abbey cloister only, plus Great Hall at weekends (to 3:30). Village businesses operate independently.


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LanhydrockBodmin, Cornwall PL30 5AD

A tragic fire in 1881 meant that the Agar-Robartes family had to rebuild most of their 17th-century home. Out of the ashes came the country house you see today, presented as if time has stood still with the family having just popped out to tea. There are more than 50 rooms to discover – from the extensive kitchens, which reveal the servants’ daily lives, to the elegant Victorian luxury of the family rooms. Outside is a garden, full of colour all year round and famed for its magnolias, and ancient woodlands with miles of footpaths to explore. The off-road cycle trails have different routes to suit all levels of experience, and you can even hire a bike when you get here. Note: no drop-off point at house and entry via two short flights of steps.

Garden best in: March–September.


Coaches: parking for 8 coaches, 850 yards from entrance, no drop-off point. Separate entrance for coaches, follow signs.

Visit: average duration is 4 hours. Introductory talk available if requested at time of booking. Groups split into 10 at a time to enter house. Shop.

Catering: restaurant (licensed), waitress service, 100 covers in main house. Tea-rooms, self-service, 60 covers in courtyard, Park Café near coach park, 60 covers. Possible options for booked groups such as waitress-service lunches, cream teas, private room.


Lanhydrock M T W T F S SHouse and garden1 Mar–3 Nov 11–5:30* M T W T F S S1 Dec–31 Dec** 11–4 M T W T F S SEstate and cycle trailsOpen all year Dawn–dusk M T W T F S SRefreshmentsOpen all year 9:30–5† M T W T F S S*March and October: house closes at 5. **December opening is for selected rooms only. †close at 4, November to February. House entry by timed tickets at busy periods (last ticket available 45 minutes before closing). Everything closed 25 December. House closed 26 December.


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A walk with the head gardenerWith our head gardener you’ll discover a garden rooted in the Victorian age; look at the established theme and how it has evolved over the years. You will see fine specimens of magnolias and camellias in spring, colourful herbaceous borders in the summer and delightful deciduous trees in the autumn.

Tour cost from £10 per personDuration 1 hour 30 minutes

Lanhydrock in a different lightA chance to witness how this fine Victorian house has evolved over the last 400 years. This special out-of-hours tour with the house and collections manager can be tailored to suit the specific interests of your group, or offered as a general history of the house.

Tour cost from £10 per personDuration 2 hours


Lydford GorgeLydford, near Tavistock, Devon EX20 4BH

This magical legend-rich river gorge (the deepest in the South West) offers a variety of adventurous walks. The gorge provides a truly breathtaking experience: around every corner the River Lyd plunges, tumbles, swirls and gently meanders as it travels through the steep-sided, oak-wooded valley. There are amazing features carved out by the water over thousands of years, from the 30-metre Whitelady Waterfall to the turbulent pothole called the Devil’s Cauldron. Throughout the seasons there is an abundance of wildlife and plants to see, from woodland birds to wild garlic in the spring and fungi in the autumn. Note: rugged terrain, vertical drops. Booking required for Tramper. Sorry, no groups on Bank Holidays.


Coaches: coach and minibus parking, 100 yards from entrance. Both entrances have 2 coach spaces.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Shop.

Catering: tea-rooms, self-service, 40 covers at both entrances to gorge (outside pay barrier at waterfall entrance). Set menu available. Groups can reserve tables on weekdays, only by arrangement with the catering manager on 01822 822004.


Lydford Gorge M T W T F S SGorge, shop and tea-rooms2 Mar–27 Oct 10–5* M T W T F S SGorge (part of), shop and tea-room16 Feb–24 Feb 10–3:30 M T W T F S S1 Nov–22 Dec 10–3:30 . . . . F S S*Waterfall tea-room: opens 10:30, closing dependent on weather. October: last admission to gorge 3:30; shop and tea-room close at 4.

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Waterfalls and wildlifeLet us take you to a magical place. Take the circular walk to the base of the dramatic 30-metre-high Whitelady Waterfall. There are 192 steps down to the base of the waterfall, so good walking boots and a healthy pair of lungs are essential. Walking in the gorge is strenuous.



Montacute HouseMontacute, Somerset TA15 6XP

This architecturally daring Elizabethan mansion was built to flaunt both wealth and power. Today its glittering façade shelters nationally important collections of furniture and textiles: 500-year-old tapestries exquisitely worked with heroes, saints, fishes and flowers; samplers touchingly stitched by little fingers; and more than 50 portraits on loan from the National Portrait Gallery. Outside, you can walk in Elizabethan footsteps through a formal garden, broken by cloud-pruned hedges and Victorian floral profusion. Wide lawns create open spaces, while avenues of trees lead you out into parkland, bluebell woods and a former motte-and-bailey castle now topped by an 18th-century folly. Note: this year there may be conservation work happening to the staircases – please check before visiting. Large groups may need to split due to load-bearing restrictions in the house.

Garden best in: April–July.


Coaches: parking, 20 yards from entrance. Access through stone gateway 2.9m width at narrowest (pinch point at mirror height). Coaches must book, limited spaces. Alternative long-term parking area 1 mile away at the Cartgate A303 services.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. An ‘Elizabethan Welcome’ outdoor walking talk (40 minutes) available at set times. Subject to volunteer availability, costumed guides in house. Limit on numbers in house due to load-bearing restrictions. Shop.

Catering: café, licensed, 60 covers and further 40 outside. Table reservations not possible.


Montacute House M T W T F S SHouse1 Jan–3 Mar 11–3* M T W T F S S4 Mar–3 Nov 11–4:30 M T W T F S S4 Nov–31 Dec 11–3 M T W T F S SGarden, parkland, café and shop1 Jan–3 Mar 10–4* M T W T F S S4 Mar–3 Nov 10–5 M T W T F S S4 Nov–31 Dec 10–4 M T W T F S SHouse: visitor routes will vary depending on essential conservation work. *1 to 6 January: house open 3 to 6:30; everything else 11 to 7. Everything closed 24 and 25 December.

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Newark ParkOzleworth, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire GL12 7PZ

With splendid views from the Cotswold escarpment, Newark Park is a secluded estate with a historic country home at its heart. From Tudor beginnings to dramatic rescue by a 20th-century Texan, the house has many stories to tell. The informal garden and estate provide space to play, explore and contemplate. Note: toilets in car park (additional toilets in Newark House).

Garden best in: February–October.


Coaches: parking for one large coach, 100 yards. Ample parking for minibuses. Approach through country lanes. Full parking instructions will be supplied at time of booking.

Visit: average duration is 3 hours. Welcome to site. Introductory talk. Out-of-hours tours£. Ask for available tours when confirming group booking. Shop.

Catering: tea pavilion, outdoor seating only, serves light lunches and refreshments. In poor weather, enjoy your refreshments in the Tudor sitting room in the house. Sorry, tables cannot be reserved. Ask about catering options when booking.


Newark Park M T W T F S S2 Feb–3 Nov 11–5* M T W T F S S8 Nov–15 Dec 11–4 . . . . F S S*2 February to 3 March: closes 4. Estate walks open daily dawn to dusk (weather permitting). Car park: reduced opening in winter.


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Prior Park Landscape GardenRalph Allen Drive, Bath, Somerset BA2 5AH

Perched on a hillside overlooking Bath, this elevated spot was chosen by Ralph Allen to show off his estate to the city. The magical landscape garden that he created captures a moment in time: 1764, the year of Allen’s death. There is a lot to discover, including winding paths leading to hidden retreats, dramatic views over Bath and a rare Palladian Bridge. This year we’re embarking on a major restoration project to repair the 18th-century dams. Access to the lakes may be restricted, but you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the work in progress. Note: no parking on site. Steep slopes, steps, uneven paths. House not accessible (not National Trust). Prior Park is a green tourism site – only disabled parking available.

Garden best: all year.


Coaches: no coach parking. Drop-off point at entrance in lay-by.

Visit: average duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Introductory talk. Guided tour£. Out-of- hours tours£.

Catering: Tea Shed serving light refreshments. Please contact us for details of opening hours.


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Discover the story of Ralph AllenRalph Allen made his fortune by reforming the postal service. He invested the profits in local stone quarries that provided the stone for Georgian Bath. Uncover his story and find out how he created Prior Park Landscape Garden in the magnificent setting it commands overlooking the City of Bath.



St Michael’s MountMarazion, Cornwall TR17 0HS

This iconic rocky island, crowned by a medieval church and castle, is home to the St Aubyn family and a 30-strong community of islanders. Visiting the Mount, you are immersed in history, islanders’ tales and legends like the famous ‘Jack the Giant Killer’. There’s a subtropical terraced garden to explore, and spectacular views of Mount’s Bay and the Lizard from the castle battlements. If the tide is high, you can take an evocative boat trip to the island harbour; at low tide you walk across the ancient cobbled causeway from Marazion on the mainland, as pilgrims have done for centuries. Note: steep climb to the castle over uneven, cobbled, historic pathway. St Aubyn Estates/National Trust partnership. All visits are subject to favourable weather conditions.


Contact: 01736 710265 (information, tides and boats) or [email protected]. stmichaelsmount.co.uk Estate Office, King’s Road, Marazion TR17 0EL

Coaches: coach parking in car parks on mainland at Marazion opposite the island, 800 yards from entrance. Charges apply, except November to February.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Welcome to site. Guided tour£. Please call to discuss itinerary suggestions. Earlier opening can be arranged. Shop.

Catering: Sail Loft Restaurant (licensed), 94 covers. Island Café (licensed), 75 covers.

Group admission: £15. Castle only £9.50. Garden only £8

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Fortress, priory, harbour, homeGo back in time to a monastery, a fortress, a port and a much-loved family home. Climb the cobbled path to the medieval church and the fairy-tale castle.

Tour cost from £50 per groupDuration 2 hours

Village walks and toursWalk around the island village and harbourside focusing on the history of community life from its heyday as a port with a population of over 200. Learn about the historical buildings, including two former public houses and an old mackerel-smoking house. Daily at 11:30, 1:30, 2:30.



SaltramPlympton, Plymouth, Devon PL7 1UH

High above the River Plym, with magnificent views across the estuary, Saltram’s rolling landscape parkland now provides wooded walks and open space for rest and play on Plymouth’s outskirts. Saltram was home to the Parker family from 1743 and the house reflects their increasingly prominent lifestyle during the Georgian period. The magnificent decoration and original contents include Robert Adam’s Neo-classical Saloon, original Chinese wallpapers, 18th-century oriental, European and English ceramics and a superb country-house library. Outside, the garden’s planting offers something of interest all year, and there are also an 18th-century orangery and follies to explore. After wandering along scented pathways and the magnificent lime avenue, why not treat yourself to afternoon tea in the Chapel Tea-room?

Garden best in: February–July, September.

What’s new in 2019? Restoration work to the magnificent Robert Adam ceiling and the fine carpet in the Saloon will be complete.


Coaches: parking for 1 coach, 50 yards from entrance.

Visit: average duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Welcome to site. Guided tour£. Out-of-hours tours£. Welcome talk (subject to availability) and tours must be booked 2 weeks before visit, 4 weeks for special interest tours. Freeflow visit to house by timed ticket. Guided tours mornings only. Shop.

Catering: café (licensed), self-service, 120 covers. Available for private hire, special events programme. Set menu, out-of-hours private room available. Groups can reserve tables. Chapel Tea-room, waitress service.


Saltram M T W T F S SHouse21 Jan–28 Feb† 11–3:30 M T W T F S S1 Mar–31 Oct 12–4:30* M T W T F S SGarden, Park Café, Chapel Tea-room and shopOpen all year 10–5** M T W T F S SParkOpen all year Dawn–dusk M T W T F S SChristmas at Saltram††21 Nov–30 Dec 12–8 M T W T F S S†Winter route. *11 to 12: house entry by guided tour only (places limited). Last house admission 45 minutes before closing.**Closes at 4, November to February; Chapel Tea-room last orders one hour before closing.††Christmas: house closes at 4 on 24 December; everything (except park) closed 25 and 26 December.

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Tailor-made toursOur team of experienced and knowledgeable tour guides will bring Saltram to life through captivating and well-informed tours tailored to your group’s specific interests and needs. Hear about the royal visit, how the servants lived or perhaps learn about the people behind the paintings or our impressive book collection.



Snowshill Manor and GardenSnowshill, near Broadway, Gloucestershire WR12 7JU

Charles Wade was an artist and architect who took delight in creating a home for his unlikely treasures. He collected beautiful and interesting objects, which for him were a celebration of colour, craftsmanship and design. With a sense of fun and theatre, he took great pleasure in turning his home into a stage for these varied and curious finds. Next to the manor house is the small cottage where Charles Wade lived. Both manor house and cottage are surrounded by an intimate terraced garden, where he created ‘different courts for different moods’. Note: entry by timed ticket (including members); places limited. Wherever possible we will welcome groups into the manor together.

Garden best in: May–June.


Coaches: parking for 1 coach, 500 yards from entrance. Buggy transfer (5 seats) available.


Catering: café (licensed), assisted service, 60 covers, covered patio seating area.

Group admission: £11.50. Garden only £6.80

Snowshill Manor and Garden M T W T F S SManor18 Mar–3 Nov 12–5 M T W T F S S9 Nov–1 Dec 11–2:30 . . . . . S SGarden, shop and café18 Mar–3 Nov 11–5:30 M T W T F S S9 Nov–1 Dec 10:30–3:30 . . . . . S SManor: admission by non-bookable timed tickets (may run out on busy days). Last admission one hour before closing. Charles Wade’s cottage opens at 11.


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Stourheadnear Mere, Wiltshire BA12 6QF

‘A living work of art’ is how Stourhead was described when it first opened over 250 years ago. The world-famous landscape garden surrounds a glistening lake. There are towering trees, exotic rhododendrons, classical temples and a magical grotto to explore. Stourhead House was one of the first in the country to showcase Palladian architecture. With a unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings, this was a grand family home, shaped by generations of the Hoare family. Outside, views stretch across the Wiltshire countryside, and the lawns are perfect for picnics. Great for walking and wildlife spotting, with 1,072 hectares (2,650 acres) of chalk downs, ancient woods, Iron Age hill forts and farmland to explore.

Garden best: all year.

What’s new in 2019? Throughout the year we will showcase the creative professionals who designed and built the vision we see today, including Henry Flitcroft, Frances Faugoin, Colen Campbell, and Thomas Chippendale the Younger.


Coaches: parking for 10 coaches, 50 yards from visitor reception, shop and restaurant. 400 yards from house and garden.

Visit: average duration is 4 hours. Welcome to site. Introductory talk. Guided tour£. Shop.

Catering: restaurant, assisted service, 250 covers inside, 100 outside. New restaurant extension can be booked exclusively for groups. 18th-century Spread Eagle Inn, Red Lion country pub (both concessions).


Stourhead M T W T F S SGardenOpen all year 9–5* M T W T F S SHouse9 Mar–10 Nov 11–4:30** M T W T F S S23 Nov–22 Dec† 11–3:30 M T W T F S SKing Alfred’s Tower9 Mar–3 Nov 12–4** . . . . . S S*Closes at 6 in main season (30 March to 27 October) or dusk if earlier. **Closes at 3:30 after 27 October.†Selected show rooms only, decorated for Christmas. Everything closed 25 December. King Alfred’s Tower is open more often at popular times, including Bank Holidays (check before setting out).

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Step beyond the garden gateVenture beyond the landscape garden into surrounding countryside. Walk through ancient parkland to King Alfred’s Tower and discover how we manage the diverse estate today. Climb 205 steps to the top of the tower for views across Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset, before a return walk through the wildlife-rich woodland.

Tour cost from £3 per personDuration 2 hours 30 minutes

‘The Genius of the Place’: Stourhead’s landscape gardenDiscover the stories and secrets behind this inspirational garden. One of our team will guide you on this walk along shady wooded pathways and around the lake, encountering exotic trees, classical temples, mystical grottoes and spectacular vistas – all revealing Stourhead as a living work of art.

Tour cost from £3 per personDuration 2 hours


TrelissickFeock, near Truro, Cornwall TR3 6QL

Trelissick is set on its own peninsula, with panoramic views over the Fal Estuary. The house provides the perfect setting to enjoy the ever-changing seascape and countryside. Visitors can explore meandering paths through the garden, leading to exotic planting and formal lawns with herbaceous borders bursting with colour. There are also longer walks to discover through the historic park and woodland, which sweep down towards the estuary, and along Lamouth Creek to the Iron Age promontory fort and 18th-century quay at Roundwood. Note: ferries to Trelissick from Falmouth, Truro and St Mawes (April to October). Check with operators for times and disabled access.

Garden best in: April–June, September–October.


Coaches: limited coach parking, 150 yards from entrance, essential to book.

Visit: average duration is 2 hours 30 minutes. Welcome to site. Guided tour£. Talks and tours by prior arrangement only. Groups can be admitted at 10:30. Plant and garden centre. Shop.

Catering: Crofters Café (licensed), self-service, ample indoor covers plus covered seating area outside. No table reservations but groups can hire a private room if preferred; to book please call 01872 863486.


Trelissick M T W T F S SGarden, café, shop, gallery and bookshopOpen all year 10:30–5:30* M T W T F S SHouse19 Jan–17 Nov 11–5** M T W T F S SParkland and walksOpen all year M T W T F S S*1 January to 15 February and 28 October to 31 December: closes 4:30. Garden closes dusk if earlier. **19 January to 15 February and 28 October to 17 November: closes 4. Late-night openings and Christmas events in December. Closed 25 and 26 December.

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Garden guided walkA member of the garden team leads walks which last about an hour to take in views and highlights of the garden. They’re a great way of finding out more about the history of Trelissick, as well as the horticultural practices used by the gardeners today.

Tour cost from £75 per groupDuration 1 hour


Trengwainton GardenMadron, near Penzance, Cornwall TR20 8RZ

Here in this warm sheltered garden, you can follow in the footsteps of the great 1920s plant hunters to see colourful species that flowered in Britain for the first time. Award-winning magnolias and rhododendrons are still nurtured by those with a passion for plants, and subtropical varieties from around the world thrive in the shelter of the walled gardens, including a kitchen garden built to the dimensions of Noah’s Ark. Winding wooded paths follow a half-mile incline to sea views across Mount’s Bay, and the descent via the drive is bordered by a stream garden and open meadows.

Garden best in: March–June.


Coaches: parking for 2 coaches, 150 yards. Drop-off point at entrance.

Visit: average duration is 1 hour 30 minutes. Welcome to site. Introductory talk. Guided tour£. Out-of-hours tours£. Talks and tours are subject to staff availability. Minimum group size 20 for out-of-hours tours. Shop.

Catering: licensed tea-room (concession) in its own walled garden. Self-service, 40 covers plus outdoor seating for 30. Range of allergy-free foods available.


Trengwainton Garden M T W T F S S17 Feb–27 Oct 10:30–5 M T W T . . SOpen Good Friday. Tea-room opens at 10.

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Noah’s Ark kitchen gardenExplore the five sections of Trengwainton’s walled kitchen garden. Each has its own unique character, as did Sir Rose Price, who built it in 1820 to the dimensions of Noah’s Ark. You can also take a look behind the scenes at the Victorian glasshouse, beehouse and bothy.

Tour cost from £3 per personDuration 1 hour 30 minutes


TyntesfieldWraxall, Bristol, North Somerset BS48 1NX

Cocooned in the Somerset countryside, Tyntesfield is a rare survivor – a near-complete Victorian Gothic country house and estate. This extraordinary home and working landscape was created for the Gibbs family as a place where they could celebrate their achievements, raise their children and share their passions for family and faith. The richly decorated and furnished house is home to more than 60,000 of the family’s possessions – a remarkable collection. Every part of the estate, every possession, tells a story about the Gibbs family, their estate workers and the world they lived in. Today you are welcomed into this cherished place to discover an ornate private chapel, flower-filled terraces, towering trees, abundant kitchen garden and views across the Somerset hills. Note: entry to the house is by timed ticket only (booking online in advance is advised).

Garden best in: May–July.

What’s new in 2019? Guided walks of varying lengths can be tailored to your group’s interests. Options include, an introduction to Tyntesfield; kitchen and garden tour; or, a talk on the Gibbs’s Victorian estate.

Contact: 0344 800 4966 (Infoline). 01275 461900 or [email protected]

Coaches: parking for 5 coaches, short walk from ticket office. Ticket office to house, 960 yards, mobility bus available.


Catering: Cow Barn restaurant (licensed), 150 covers. Pavilion Café, limited seating. Group booking available.

Group admission: £15.60. Garden and estate only £9.80

Tyntesfield M T W T F S SHouse1 Jan–28 Feb† Tour M T W T F S S1 Mar–3 Nov 11–3* M T W T F S S4 Nov–22 Nov† Tour M T W T F S S23 Nov–31 Dec 11–3 M T W T F S SEstate and gardenOpen all year 10–5** M T W T F S S†Tours only on weekdays, freeflow visits on 1 to 2 January and weekends. Timed tickets to house (limited), booking via website advised. Last entry one hour before closing. *House: 16 March to 28 October (main season), closes at 5. **Estate and garden: close at 6 in main season. Shop and restaurant: close 30 minutes before estate and garden. Christmas: 24 and 31 December house closes at 2, estate closes at 3. Everything closed 25 December.


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These properties have a limited offer for groups, but are well worth exploring for fascinating short visits that can be worked into your tour itinerary.

A la RondeSummer Lane, Exmouth, Devon EX8 5BD

Full of creativity and treasures from around the world, this amazing 16-sided house was the work of cousins Jane and Mary Parminter in the 1790s. Step inside and enter another world, one where their imaginations ran wild in design and ornamentation. They decorated walls with feathers, shells and pictures made of seaweed and sand, and every space contains mementoes from their travels. With the 360° touchscreen virtual tour, you can view the fragile shell gallery made with 25,000 shells. Outside, there’s a sense of harmony around the orchard, hay meadow and colourful borders, and views over the Exe Estuary. Note: small and delicate rooms. Photography welcome without flash. Please leave large bags in lockers at entrance. Small narrow lane approach from A376 only.


AntonyTorpoint, Cornwall PL11 2QA

Still the family home of the Carew Poles after hundreds of years, this intimate and much-loved early 18th-century house contains personal treasures collected over generations. With sweeping views to the River Lynher and playful topiary, the garden transports you to a different world and offers a touch of Cornish charm. Note: booked garden tours available.


Brean Downnear Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset

One of Somerset’s most striking coastal landmarks: a dramatic limestone peninsula jutting out into the Bristol Channel. You can relax on the beach at the foot of the down or take a walk along this spectacular ‘natural pier’ to the fort, which provides a unique insight into Brean’s military past. Note: steep climbs and cliffs; please stay on main paths. Tide comes in quickly. Please call for coach parking details. Group tours and catering offered if enough notice given.


Coleridge Cottage35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey, Bridgwater, Somerset TA5 1NQ

Home to Samuel Taylor Coleridge for three years, this simple house – the birthplace of literary Romanticism – was where he wrote his best-known poems. Now an award-winning experience offers the chance to immerse yourself in 18th-century sights and sounds. Coleridge’s poetry is brought to life in the cottage and wildflower garden. Note: narrow road, coach parking by arrangement only.



Compton CastleMarldon, Paignton, Devon TQ3 1TA

A rare survivor, this medieval fortified manor house has high curtain walls and portcullises. It was once the home of Sir Humphrey Gilbert, part-founder of the New World, and his descendants still live here today. Outside, you can discover roses climbing pergolas, knot and herb gardens and a picnic orchard. Note: hall, sub-solar, solar, study, kitchen, scullery, guard room, chapel open. Sorry, credit cards not accepted.


Dunster Working WatermillMill Lane, Dunster, near Minehead, Somerset TA24 6SL

Close to Dunster Castle on the peaceful River Avill is this fully operating 18th-century watermill, built on the site of a mill mentioned in the Domesday survey of 1086. This is a rare surviving example of a double-overshot mill and continues to produce flour today. Note: the mill is within the grounds of Dunster Castle, access via the normal entry points.

Contact: 01643 821759 (mill). 01643 821314 (Dunster Castle) or [email protected]

Dyrham ParkDyrham, near Bath, South Gloucestershire SN14 8HY

Dyrham is a place of exploration. Parkland adventurers can savour far-reaching views towards the Welsh hills or encounter the resident herd of majestic fallow deer, while in the garden we are creating a haven of tranquillity and inspiration. Sumptuous planting in the pool garden contrasts with the Dutch formality of the avenue, as well as with the wilder wooded terraces. The house is an intimate encounter with the late 17th century. There are treasures gathered from across the world, reflecting an age of exploration and empire, revealing the personal passions of William Blathwayt – Secretary at War to William of Orange. The house interior is evolving as we develop new ways of revealing Dyrham’s stories. Note: groups welcome all weekdays, excluding Bank Holiday Mondays.

Contact: 0117 937 2501 or [email protected]


East Pool MinePool, near Redruth, Cornwall TR15 3NP

East Pool celebrates the extraordinary lives of people who worked at the very heart of what is now the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. With two giant beam engines, preserved in towering engine houses, this is a place for all the family to discover the dramatic story of Cornish mining. Note: Trevithick Cottage, home of the celebrated Cornish engineer Richard Trevithick, is nearby at Penponds.

Contact: 01209 315027 or [email protected] Trevithick Road, Pool, Cornwall TR15 3NP

Finch FoundrySticklepath, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2NW

The foundry was a 19th-century family-run business producing a range of tools for West Country industries, including farming and mining. The huge waterwheels and tilt hammer spring into action during regular demonstrations. Products of the business are displayed in the carpenters’ workshop. Outside is a delightful cottage garden. Note: narrow entrance to car park, plus height restrictions. Some steps and uneven floor in foundry. Group bookings preferred outside school holidays due to limited capacity.


Fyne Courtnear Bridgwater, Somerset

This is a hidden gem in the Quantock Hills. While the house (former home of amateur scientist Andrew Crosse) no longer stands, the site remains simply beautiful within its woods and meadows. A great place for gentle walks, splashing in streams, building dens and discovering ruins. Information available in courtyard. Note: catering and guided tours available on request with notice. Parking for minibuses only.


Glendurgan GardenMawnan Smith, near Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5JZ

Glendurgan Garden was described by its creators, the Quakers Alfred and Sarah Fox, as a ‘small peace [sic] of heaven on earth’. Visitors can find out why it proved to be just this for the Foxes and their 12 children by exploring Glendurgan’s three valleys, running down to the sheltered beach at Durgan on the Helford River. There’s a puzzling maze, created by Alfred and Sarah to entertain the family. You can enjoy camellias, magnolias and primroses in early spring, then rhododendrons and bluebells in May, followed by the exotic greens of summer and dramatic autumn colour in the trees. Note: steep paths, steps, uneven terrain. Sorry, no group bookings on Bank Holidays.



GodolphinGodolphin Cross, Helston, Cornwall TR13 9RE

Hidden in shaded woodland, Godolphin escaped modernisation and contemporary fashions. The granite-faced terraces and sunken lawns of the Side Garden have seen little change since the 16th century, and Victorian farm buildings tell the story of Godolphin as a tenant farm. The estate, once busy with prosperous tin mines, is now part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site and is wonderful walking country, rich in archaeology, rare plants and wildlife. There are panoramic views from the top of Godolphin Hill. The historic house is a holiday home, where you can stay and experience the splendour that mining riches bought. Note: house is open to visitors on limited dates between holiday bookings (please check before visiting).


Hardy’s CottageHigher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset DT2 8QJ

You can find yourself ‘far from the madding crowd’, as you explore Hardy’s rural childhood home and the birthplace of his literary land of ‘Wessex’. Visitors are invited to make themselves at home, whether sitting next to the fire or wandering through the quintessential cottage garden. Note: nearest toilet at visitor centre. Café daily, not National Trust. Coach parking: by arrangement only (01305 268379) ½ mile, charge; lay-by A35 eastbound, 1 mile.


HeelisKemble Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire SN2 2NA

The Trust’s award-winning central office is a remarkable example of an innovative and sustainable building. Note: shop and café daily except 1 January, 21 April, 25 to 26 December. Admission to offices, booked guided tour only.


Levant Mine and Beam Engineon the Tin Coast, near Pendeen, St Just, Cornwall TR19 7SX

High up on the exposed cliffs of the Tin Coast is Levant, part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, and at its heart the restored 1840s beam engine running on steam. Here you can discover how Cornish miners, engineers and inventors risked everything to help shape the modern world. Note: exposed clifftop location, uneven ground/mine ruins, please take care. Engine steaming (timed tickets when busy). No access for coaches, call for parking arrangements.



LundyBristol Channel, Devon

Lundy is a remarkable island in the Bristol Channel, a place of solitude, stark beauty and abundant wildlife, much loved by its regular visitors and residents. A day trip on the MS Oldenburg allows time to explore the rugged clifftops, discover seabirds and visit the church, castle and welcoming tavern. Note: 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the National Trust and Landmark Trust protecting Lundy together. The Oldenburg runs from Bideford or Ilfracombe.

Contact: 01271 863636 or [email protected]. lundyisland.co.uk The Lundy Shore Office, The Quay, Bideford, Devon EX39 2LY

Lytes Cary Manornear Somerton, Somerset TA11 7HU

This intimate medieval manor house, with its beautiful Arts and Crafts-inspired garden, was originally home to the Lyte family, who lived here for several generations until the 18th century. After years of neglect, Lytes Cary was lovingly restored in the 20th century by Sir Walter Jenner, and is arranged as it was in his time. A stroll around the garden rooms, divided by high yew hedges, reveals collections of topiary (including the Twelve Apostles), sensuous herbaceous borders, orchards and manicured lawns. Note: parts of the garden may be closed to preserve the grass.


Max GateAlington Avenue, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 2FN

Max Gate, home to Dorset’s most famous author and poet, Thomas Hardy, was designed by the writer himself in 1885. This atmospheric Victorian house is where Hardy wrote some of his most famous novels, including Tess of the d’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure, as well as most of his poetry.



Mompesson HouseThe Close, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 2EL

Visiting Salisbury’s Cathedral Close, you step back into a past world. As you enter Mompesson House, featured in the film Sense and Sensibility, the feeling of leaving the modern world behind deepens. The tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by the magnificent plasterwork, graceful oak staircase and fine period furniture, which are the main features of this perfectly proportioned Queen Anne town house. Mompesson House has one of the finest displays of English 18th-century drinking glasses and a collection of stumpwork, a fascinating example of raised embroidery. The garden, with traditional herbaceous borders and pergola, is an oasis of calm in Salisbury. Note: now open every day throughout the main season.


Overbeck’sSharpitor, Salcombe, Devon TQ8 8LW

Tucked away on the cliffs above Salcombe is this hidden paradise: a subtropical garden, bursting with colour, filled with exotic and rare plants and surprises round every corner. The views over the estuary and coast are truly breathtaking. The garden surrounds the seaside home of scientist and inventor Otto Overbeck. Inside, among Otto’s eclectic collections – glimpses of a bygone age – are his ‘Rejuvenator’, once believed to cure all ills, and the melodious giant music box called a polyphon. The house has another evocative story to tell as well, from when it was a convalescent hospital during the First World War. Note: entrance path and grounds are very steep in places. Access only suitable for minibuses (25 seats). Do not use Sat Nav, follow brown signs through Salcombe.


Studland BayStudland, near Swanage, Dorset

This glorious slice of Purbeck coastline is famed for its 4-mile stretch of golden sand, gently shelving bathing waters and views of Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight. With four beaches to choose from, Studland is loved by young families and watersports fans of all ages, and it includes the most popular naturist beach in Britain. The vast swathe of heathland behind the beach is a haven for native wildlife and features all six British reptiles. Footpaths and bridleways through sand dunes, woods and wild open landscape encourage you to explore. Wildlife to spot includes deer, insects and birds, as well as numerous wild flowers. Studland was the inspiration for Toytown in Enid Blyton’s Noddy. Note: toilets at Shell Bay, Knoll Beach and Middle Beach; also South Beach (not National Trust). Knoll Beach café open daily, parking charge for coaches. Discovery Centre for hire (maximum 45 people) with catering if required.

Contact: 01929 450500 or [email protected] Purbeck Office, Currendon Farm, Currendon Hill, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3AA


Tintagel Old Post OfficeFore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0DB

A medieval manor house in miniature, at more than 600 years old this is one of Cornwall’s oldest domestic buildings. Used by a number of businesses throughout the Victorian period, its final function was as the village’s letter-receiving office. The cottage garden hidden at the back offers a welcome retreat. Note: nearest toilet 54 yards in Trevena Square (not National Trust).


Tintinhull GardenFarm Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil, Somerset BA22 8PZ

The vision of Phyllis Reiss, amateur gardener, lives on in this small yet perfectly formed garden, with ‘living rooms’ of colour and scent. Created in the last century around a 17th-century manor house, it’s one of the most harmonious small gardens in Britain, featuring secluded lawns, pools and imaginative borders. Note: narrow approach roads with parked cars. No designated coach parking.


TrericeKestle Mill, near Newquay, Cornwall TR8 4PG

Once the Cornish seat of the Arundell family, Trerice remains little changed since it was built in 1573, thanks to long periods under absentee owners. With golden stone, ornate gables and a magnificent hall window, Trerice is a grand Elizabethan house on a small scale. From the highest point of the garden, views stretch out over a landscape rich in history. Shouts of excitement ring out from the kayling lawn as the Cornish game of ‘kayles’ is played, bringing back some of the bustle and noise that must have typified its time as a working manor farm. Note: we occasionally need to close parts or all of Trerice for private functions. Coach access only via A3058 (Kestle Mill).


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