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Historic Houses in Northern England, such as Newburgh Priory and Hutton-In-The-Forest are listed below. Northern England is where you'll find stunning scenery and charming towns and villages. Explore the Yorkshire Dales, visit the many museums and historic buildings, stay in an array of accommodation to suit all tastes from hotels to B&Bs, and enjoy activities for all ages from shopping to theatre.
Newburgh Priory
Coxwold
Newburgh Priory is a large and imposing house near Coxwold, North Yorkshire. Standing on the site of an Augustinian priory, founded in 1145, it is a fine stately home in a superb setting with breathtaking views to the Kilburn White Horse in the... more
Hutton-In-The-Forest
Penrith
The historic house at Hutton-In-The-Forest is based on a medieval pele tower, with substantial additions in 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. Entrance is through the medieval Stone Hall, hung with a variety of weapons. The new hall has a Cupid... more
Muncaster Castle
Ravenglass
Muncaster Castle, home of the Pennington family since 1208, is probably built on Roman foundations. Anthony Salvin remodelled the Castle in the 1860s. The Great Hall is filled with paintings and heraldic windows, and the Octagonal Library rises to a... more
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Sledmere House
Sledmere, Driffield
Sledmere House is a fine 18th century Georgian House designed and built by Sir Christopher Sykes, set in a Capability Brown inspired landscape, with award winning rose garden and parterre. Chippendale, Hepplewhite, Sheraton and French furniture,... more
Capesthorne Hall
Siddington, Macclesfield
Capesthorne Hall has been the home of the Bromley-Davenport family since Domesday times. After a disastrous fire, the hall was rebuilt in Victorian times around the core of an 18th century house, in grand Jacobean revival style. There are towers,... more
Skipton Castle
Skipton
Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and well preserved medieval castles in England, and withstood a three year siege by the Roundheads during the Civil War. Oliver Cromwell ordered the roofs to be removed in 1645, but these were allowed to be... more
Gawthorpe Hall
Padiham, Burnley
Gawthorpe Hall was built in the early 17th century for Sir Richard Shuttleworth although the family owned the estate for 200 years before. Much of the original plasterwork remains and the long gallery is hung with early 17th century portraits. Many... more
Seaton Delaval Hall
Estate Office, Seaton Delaval
Seaton Delaval Hall: Admiral Delaval commissioned Sir John Vanbrugh to build the hall in 1718. The family originally came from France but came here with Duke William of Normandy in 1066. The Hall was damaged by fire in 1822, but successive... more
Arley Hall & Gardens
Arley, Northwich
Ardent fans of Coronation Street may recognise Jacobean-style Arley Hall in Cheshire – its stunning chapel has been the scene of many a wedding and funeral service in the long-running soap. The house has also been the setting of a fair few TV dramas... more
Alnwick Castle
Alnwick
Make the Harry Potter fan in your life a very happy muggle indeed with a visit to Alnwick Castle, whose magnificent medieval structure provided the backdrop and interiors for Hogwarts in the first two movies. This 11th century Northumberland... more
Rufford Old Hall
Rufford, Ormskirk
Rufford Old Hall is one of Lancashire´s finest 16th century buildings, famed for its Great Hall with an intricately carved moveable wooden screen and dramatic hammerbeam roof. On display are a collection of arms and armour from various European... more
Dalemain Historic House & Garden
Penrith
The medieval Tudor and Georgian Dalemain Historic House has been home to the Hasell family since 1679 with an interior that has not changed since the 18th century. The entrance hall has a shallow staircase made of local oak, and collections of china,... more
Speke Hall, Garden and Estate
The Walk, Liverpool
Speke Hall is a half-timbered house with a moat dating from 16th century, with the inside spanning many periods. The Great Hall and priest hole are Tudor while the Oak Parlour and smaller rooms are Victorian. This rambling house has an interesting... more
Sizergh Castle and Garden
Sizergh, Kendal
The medieval Sizergh Castle has been the home of the Strickland family for over 750 years. The 14th century tower was extended in Tudor times. It has an exceptional series of oak-panelled interiors with intricately carved chimneypieces and early oak... more
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Lytham Hall
Ballam Road, Lytham St Annes
Lytham Hall is a Grade I listed manor and is widely believed to be the finest Georgian house in the North West of England. The present House was designed by John Carr of York and the Main Hall displays his work at its best.... more
Sutton Park
Sutton-on-the-Forest, York
Built in the 18th century by Thomas Atkinson, Sutton Park is the home of Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield and is a fine example of Georgian architecture with magnificent Rococo plasterwork by Cortese. It houses is an important collection of Meissen... more
Bamburgh Castle
Bamburgh
This awesome Norman castle sits in a fabulously moody location – built into a basalt outcrop overlooking a usually empty sandy beach on the Northumberland coastline. In fact, its spectacular location made it a contender a few years ago in a poll to... more
Tatton Park
Knutsford
One of the most complete historic estates, Tatton Park was rebuilt in the late 18th century by Samuel Wyatt. The collections include family portraits, paintings, books, china, glass, silver and Egerton furniture specially commissioned from Gillow.... more
Brodsworth Hall
Brodsworth, Doncaster
Brodsworth Hall, once an opulent Victorian Hall, offers a fascinating insight into the changing fortunes of a previously wealthy family, with many of the original fixtures and fittings still in place. Crimson silk, chandeliers and vast gilt-framed... more
Leighton Hall
Carnforth
Award winning Leighton Hall is the lived-in house of the famous furniture making Gillow dynasty. A visit to Leighton is an opportunity to unravel the fascinating past of this ancient, Lancashire family and wander through the spectacular grounds and... more
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Levens Hall
Kendal
Levens Hall is an Elizabethan mansion, built around a 13th century Pele tower, converted into a gentleman´s residence and home of the Bagot family, containing fine panelling, plasterwork and period furniture. Also paintings by Rubens, Lely and Cuyp... more
Lindisfarne Castle
Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Lindisfarne Castle was built in 1550 to protect Holy Island, this Tudor fort was converted into a private house in 1903 by the young Edwin Lutyens for Edward Hudson. It can only be reached at low tide over a causeway. The small rooms are full of... more
Washington Old Hall
The Avenue, District 4, Washington
Washington Old Hall is a delightful stone built 17th century manor house, which incorporates parts of the original medieval home of George Washington´s direct ancestors. There are displays on George Washington, and how the Hall was saved with... more
Belsay Hall
Belsay, Newcastle upon Tyne
Belsay Hall is situated in the centre of an estate that belonged to the Middleton family from the 13th century. Belsay Hall was designed by Sir Charles Monck in Greek Revival style, inspired by the architecture he saw on his year-long honeymoon in... more
Hoghton Tower
Hoghton, Preston
Hoghton Tower is quite simply unique, the perfect location for an eventful day or evening out. Enjoy the magnificent views from the ramparts or discover the trail around the gardens. One of the finest Renaissance buildings in England including State... more
Nostell Priory
Doncaster Road, Wakefield
Nostell Priory was built in 1733 for Sir Rowland Winn, the house is an architectural masterpiece by James Paine. The State Rooms were later completed by Robert Adam, and are magnificent examples of 18th century interior style. It houses one of... more
Nunnington Hall
Nunnington, York
Nunnington Hall is mainly a 17th century manor house, the west wing dates from 1580 but was badly damaged during the Civil War by a Parliamentarian garrison. It was extensively remodelled in 1685 and again in the 1920s. The interior has stone flagged... more
Wassand Hall
Seaton, Hull
Wassand Hall is a fine Regency house that has been in one family ownership since 1530. On display is a fine collection of English and European silver, furniture and porcelain.... more
Newby Hall
Ripon
Newby House has got history coming out of its ears. Just wander round this glamorous 17th century country house and spot the wonderful links to the past, like the royal IOU from King Charles II written to Robert Vyner, an ancestor of the house’s... more
East Riddlesden Hall
Bradford Road, Keighley
East Riddlesden Hall is a 17th century manor house and buildings which have distinctive architectural details. The Hall has a gigantic fireplace with classical columns on either side. The house has a wonderful collection of oak furniture, pewter,... more
Sudley House
Mossley Hill Road, Mossley Hill, Liverpool
Sudley House is the former home of Victorian ship builder George Holt, housing his personal collection of 18th and 19th century British art, and still in its original setting. A charming gallery displays works by Turner, Gainsborough, Lord Leighton... more
Chillingham Castle
Alnwick
Chillingham Castle has been owned by Earls Grey and relations since the 1200s. Active restoration of complex masonry, metalwork and ornamental plaster has gradually brought the great halls and state rooms back to life. Dungeons and secret chambers... more
Raby Castle
Staindrop, Darlington
Raby Castle; This dramatic medieval Castle, built by the mighty Nevills has been home to Lord Barnard´s family since 1626. Set within a large deer park, with delightful rolling landscape and walled gardens. Highlights include the Barons' Hall where... more
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Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House
Bowness-on-Windermere
Blackwell The Arts & Crafts House, designed by M H Baille Scott, is one of Britain's finest and most important houses. Overlooking Lake Windermere it houses fine examples of furniture, decorative arts, stained glass and carved oak and iron work.... more
Ripley Castle
Ripley, Harrogate
Ripley Castle is one of Yorkshire's great historic attractions. Enthralling for all ages and well worth a visit. There are fascinating stories to be told about the Castle and its inhabitants because it has belonged to the same family, the Ingilby’s,... more
Wallington
Cambo, Morpeth
Wallington dates from 1688, the estate was laid out in the 18th century by Sir Walter Blackett. The interior houses very good Italian Rococo plasterwork in the main rooms and a Victorian hall painted with murals of Northumbrian scenes by William Bell... more
Beningbrough Hall & Gardens
York
Beningbrough Hall is an imposing Georgian mansion built in 1716 and containing one of the most impressive Baroque interiors in England. The plan of the house is old fashioned with the state bedrooms on the ground floor. On the first floor an unusual... more
Castle Howard
York
Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th century house, built for Charles Howard the 3rd Earl of Carlisle, whose descendants still live there. There is an 80ft painted and gilded dome and impressive collections of porcelain, sculpture and antique... more
Burton Constable Hall
Burton Constable Foundation, Burton Constable, Skirlaugh, Hull
Burton Constable Hall is set in 300 acres of natural parkland landscaped by Capability Brown and has been the home of the Constable family for over 400 years. This truly hidden gem offers unrivalled access to more than 30 rooms and its interiors of... more
Treasurer´s House
Minster Yard, York
The Treasurer´s House, named after the Treasurer of York Minster and built over a Roman Road, nestles behind the Minster and dates back to 1091. It was carefully restored, by the wealthy Victorian industrialist Frank Green, between 1897 and 1930. It... more
Dunham Massey Hall, Park & Garden
The National Trust, Dunham Massey Hall, Altrincham
Dunham Massey Hall was originally an early Georgian house, which was extensively re-worked in the early 20th century. The result is one of the most sumptuous Edwardian interiors housing exceptional collections that include Huguenot silver, paintings... more
Scampston Hall
Malton
Owned by the same family since the 17th century, Scampston Hall was remodelled and given its fine Regency interiors in 1800 by Thomas Leverton. The important collection of pictures includes work by Gainsborough, Marlow, Scott and Wilson. Also a good... more
Tabley House Collection
Tabley House, Tabley Lane, Knutsford
Tabley House is the finest Palladian house in the North West designed by John Carr of York. It is home to one of the first collections of English paintings, including works by Turner, Reynolds, Lawrence and Lely. It also has a fine collection of... more
Adlington Hall
Mill Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield
One of the oldest and most historic houses in Cheshire, Adlington House has been the home to the Legh family since 1315 (prior to that it was the property of the Earl of Chester, one of William the Conqueror’s nephews). The hall is a living testament... more
Heaton Hall
Heaton Park, Prestwich, Manchester
Heaton Hall is a Grade 1 listed 18th century country house set in the middle of Heaton Park. The principal rooms have been gradually restored with appropriate furnishings.... more
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands
Holker Hall: This beautiful Victorian House, with it's 24 acres of formal and woodland gardens and 125 acres of deer park, is one of the treasures of the stunning South Lakes area. The warm 'lived in' atmosphere of the Hall continues to charm... more
Harewood House
Harewood, Leeds
Harewood House is a stunning house designed by John Carr, completed in 1772, with exquisite interiors by Robert Adam. The furniture throughout is by Thomas Chippendale together with art collections that include Renaissance masterpieces, Turner... more
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