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Historic Houses Cobham
Historic Houses in or near Cobham, such as Polesden Lacey and Hatchlands Park are listed below. Cobham village is situated on the northern slope of the North Downs and is mentioned in the Doomesday book. A major attraction is the 13th century church and Cobham College which was originally established as a college for priests. Surrounded by some beautiful countryside and historic sites and buildings to explore.
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Polesden Lacey
Great Bookham, Dorking 5.2 miles away
Polesden Lacey, originally a Regency house, was extensively remodelled in 1906-09 by the Hon Mrs Ronald Greville, a well-known Edwardian hostess. Her collection of fine British portraits by Lawrence, Reynolds and Raeburn is in the dining room. The... more
Hatchlands Park
East Clandon, Guildford 5.8 miles away
Hatchlands is set in a beautiful 430 acre Repton Park, open everyday offering a variety of way-marked walks. The house was built for the naval hero Admiral Boscawen in 1756 and has some of the earliest surviving interiors by Robert Adam, which are... more
Hampton Court Palace
East Molesey 6.1 miles away
Hampton Court Palace: The flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed in grand style after acquiring it from Cardinal Wolsey in the 1820s. He lavished money on fabulous tapestries and paintings,... more
Clandon Park
West Clandon, Guildford 7.0 miles away
Clandon Park was built by the Venetian architect Leoni in the 1730s and is considered to have one of the finest Marble Halls in Europe. The house is filled with an amazing collection of 18th century furniture, porcelain, textiles and carpets acquired... more
Ham House
Ham Street, Ham, Richmond 8.9 miles away
Ham House was built in 1610 and lavishly remodelled and extended in the 1670s by the Duke and Duchess of Lauderdale, and became a centre of Restoration court life. It is one of the most outstanding survivors of Stuart art and architecture famous for... more
Marble Hill House
Richmond Road, Twickenham 9.3 miles away
Marble Hill House was built in the early 18th century for Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk and the mistress of George II. The interior is planned round the Great Room, where she would have entertained, with it´s ceiling that rises through the... more
Osterley Park House
Jersey Road, Isleworth 11.4 miles away
Robert Adam was commissioned in 1761 to transform Osterley Park House from a Tudor mansion into this neo-classical villa. The spectacular interiors contain one of Britain´s most complete examples of Adam´s work. Designed for entertaining, it contains... more
Loseley Park
Guildford 11.4 miles away
Loseley House, built in 1562 to entertain Elizabeth I, is a fine example of Elizabethan architecture. The gallery of the Great Hall houses some rare Italian painted canvas panels from Henry VIII´s banqueting tents. It also features many fine works of... more
Kew Palace
33 Kew Green, Richmond upon Thames 12.0 miles away
Kew Palace: This intimate palace in the heart of Kew Gardens offers visitors a unique insight into royal family life. Kew Palce was the favourite family home of King George III, Queen Charlotte and some of their 15 children. Step into this tiny... more
Chiswick House
Burlington Lane, London 12.7 miles away
Chiswick House, close to the centre of London is one of England´s finest Palladian villas, designed by the third Earl of Burlington and built between 1725 and 1729. It was inspired by the architecture of ancient Rome to be a fine setting to show off... more
Windsor Castle
Windsor 13.7 miles away
Windsor Castle, one of three official residences of The Queen, has been home to the Sovereign for over 900 years and not only is it the largest inhabited castle in the world but is the oldest in continuous occupation. The imposing towers and... more
Carlyle´s House
National Trust, 24 Cheyne Row, London 14.9 miles away
Carlyle´s House, a Chelsea Queen Anne house was the home of historian, social writer, ethical thinker and powerful public speaker Thomas Carlyle from 1834 until his death in 1881. The skilful Scottish home making of his wife Jane is much in evidence.... more
Kensington Palace, State Apartments & Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection
London 15.5 miles away
Kensington Palace is now the Enchanted Palace... Until 2012 Kensington Palace has been transformed into a unique multi-sensory visitor experience weaving contemporary fashion, performance, dreamlike installations and tales of the palaces' princesses,... more
Westminster Cathedral
Victoria, London 16.4 miles away
Westminster Cathedral is one of London's best kept secrets. Its Byzantine architecture sets it apart from the more familiar Gothic style of so many other churches in the country. Visitors will find a very special place of prayer that provides peace... more
Apsley House
149 Piccadilly, Hyde Park Corner, London 16.4 miles away
Apsley House, famously known as No. 1 London, is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Wellington since 1815. The original house was enlarged by adding the magnificent Waterloo Gallery which holds many of the masterpieces from the Duke´s outstanding... more
Buckingham Palace
London 16.6 miles away
Buckingham Palace was built in 1703 for the Duke of Buckingham and was made the royal family´s principal residence by Queen Victoria in 1837. It is now the official London residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and serves as both home and... more
Clarence House
St James's Palace, London 16.8 miles away
Clarence House was built in the early 19th century by John Nash for William IV, it is now the official residence of HRH The Prince of Wales. It was the London home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. The arrangement of the rooms with... more
Spencer House
27 St James's Place, London 16.9 miles away
Spencer House, London´s finest surviving 18th century town house, was built in 1756-66 for the 1st Earl Spencer, an ancestor of Diana, Princess of Wales, (1961-97). It was designed by John Vardy and James `Athenian´ Stuart and houses a fine... more
Fitzroy House
37 Fitzroy Street, London 17.8 miles away
Set in the heart of Fitzrovia, famed for its writers and artists, Fitzroy House was built in 1791 shortly after development was undertaken of this area. The original interior and current exterior imitate the designs of Robert Adam, celebtated... more
Titsey Place
Titsey, Oxted 18.7 miles away
Titsey is one of the largest surviving historic estates in Surrey, dating back to the mid 16th century. The interior of the house was designed by William Atkinson in the 1820´s with Regency plaster cornices, panelled doors and marble chimneypieces.... more
Fenton House
Windmill Hill, Hampstead, London 18.8 miles away
Fenton House is a charming William and Mary Merchants´ House set in Hampstead. It has altered little over the years and contains fine collections of Georgian furniture, porcelain and needlework. The Benton Fletcher Collection of early keyboard... more
Kenwood House
Hampstead Lane, London 19.8 miles away
Kenwood House was remodelled by Robert Adam in 1754, by adding a portico and wings to enclose the courtyard, for the 1st Earl of Mansfield. It was bought in 1925 by Lord Iveagh and houses one of the most important collections of paintings, which he... more
The Home of Charles Darwin
Luxted Road, Downe 20.1 miles away
Set in stunning Kentish countryside and only 15 miles from London, Down House is a day out to inspire all the family. The home of Charles Darwin for 40 years, here you can learn about his life and work and see our award winning exhibition. Don’t miss... more
Squerryes Court
Westerham 21.0 miles away
Squerryes Court is a 17th century manor house that has been the home of the Warde family since 1731. In the hall is a portrait of Sir Patience Warde who became Lord Mayor of London. The upstairs landing displays a small collection of Grand Tour... more
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Eltham Palace
Courtyard, Eltham, London 21.5 miles away
Eltham Palace, completed in 1936, is the only English Art Deco house open to the public, and is an eclectic mix of high style French influenced Art Deco. The bathroom is gold leaf and onyx, and throughout the house are veneered walls and built-in... more
Standen
West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead 23.1 miles away
Standen is a family house built in the 1890s, a showpiece of the Arts & Crafts Movement designed by Philip Webb and decorated throughout with original William Morris carpets, fabrics and wallpapers. On display are contemporary paintings, tapestries,... more
The Priest House
North Lane, West Hoathly 23.2 miles away
Built in the 15th century, The Priest House has been open as a museum since 1908. Its furnished rooms contain a fascinating array of 17th and 18th century domestic furniture, needlework and household items. Outside a formal herb garden contains over... more
Chenies Manor House
Chenies 24.6 miles away
Chenies Manor, a Grade I listed building, was formally known as Chenies Palace. This semi-fortified brick manor house was visited on numerous occasions by Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I and their courts. In the centre of the house is an unusual... more
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Danson House
Danson Road, Welling, Bexleyheath 24.6 miles away
Danson is a magnificently restored 18th century Palladian Villa designed by Robert Taylor, with later additions by Sir William Chambers. The house, has a principal floor, sumptuous after painstaking investigations and reconstruction, a fine entrance... more
Hever Castle & Gardens
Edenbridge 24.7 miles away
Hever Castle, a romantic 13th century moated castle, was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII´s second wife - inside there are prayer books signed and inscribed by Anne Boleyn. In 1903 the estate was bought by American William Waldorf Astor,... more
Petworth House & Park
Petworth 25.1 miles away
Petworth House is a magnificient late 17th century mansion, housing the finest collection of pictures in the care of The National Trust with numerous works by Turner, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Blake. The state rooms also have a large collection of... more
Hall Place & Gardens
Hall Place, Bourne Road, Bexley 26.0 miles away
Hall Place is a Grade 1 listed country house built in 1537 for former Lord Mayor of London, Sir John Champneys. The Tudor house boasts a panelled Great Hall with Minstrels´ Gallery, and 17th century additions and improvements include a vaulted Long... more
Hughenden Manor
Valley Road, High Wycombe 26.8 miles away
Hughenden Manor was the home of Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli from 1848 until his death in 1881. Most of his furniture, pictures and books remain here, his private retreat from parliamentary life in London. On display is a collection of... more
West Wycombe Park
West Wycombe 27.5 miles away
The house at West Wycombe Park is among the most theatrical and Italianate in England, its facades formed as classical temples. It is the home of the Hell-Fire Club and was created by Sir Francis Dashwood. The interior has Palmyrene ceilings and... more
Penshurst Place & Gardens
Penshurst, Tonbridge 27.8 miles away
Penshurst Place is one of Kent´s loveliest historic houses with family history going back to the 14th century. The oldest part of the house is the Baron´s Hall, built in 1341 with its chestnut beamed roof. A series of Staterooms contain a wonderful... more
Greys Court
Rotherfield Greys, Henley-on-Thames 27.9 miles away
Greys Court is a picturesque 14th century house that was much added to, with one surviving tower dating from 1347. It has been the home of the Brunner family since the 1930s and is furnished as a family home, with some fine 18th century plasterwork... more
Gilbert White's House & Garden and The Oates Collection
The Wakes, Selborne, Alton 28.1 miles away
Discover three fascinating stories about explorers of the Natural World…… Rev.Gilbert White, 18th century naturalist is remembered as the first ecologist and author of the world famous book The Natural History of Selborne. Explore his home which is... more
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Parham House & Gardens
Parham Park, Storrington, Pulborough 28.6 miles away
Parham House: This beautiful Elizabethan house is set in the heart of a medieval deer park at the foot of the South Downs. The foundation stone was laid in 1577 by the two year old Thomas Palmer. It is reputed Queen Elizabeth dined at Parham in 1593... more
Stonor Park
Stonor, Henley-on-Thames 29.1 miles away
Stonor Park has been the historic family home of the Stonor family, for over 850 years. The House and Chapel date from the 12th century with later additions. Inside there are rare furnishings, paintings, bronzes, silhouettes and sculptures. The... more
Mapledurham House & Watermill
Mapledurham, Reading 29.1 miles away
Historic home of the Blount family for over 500 years, Mapledurham House is a beautiful Elizabethan mansion. The house contains a fine collection of paintings, portraits, original ceilings and great oak staircases. The beautiful private family... more
The Vyne
Sherborne St John, Basingstoke 29.2 miles away
The Vyne was built in the 16th century for Lord Sandys, Henry VIII´s Lord Chamberlain. The masterpiece of the building is the central staircase by John Chute, with its fluted columns, all decorated in blue and white. In the rooms is a wealth of old... more
Ightham Mote
Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks 29.8 miles away
Ightham Mote is a superb moated manor house dating from the early 14th century. It was bought in 1953 by American, Charles Robinson, who had first seen the house on a tour of Kent before the First World War. The main features of the house, which is... more
Hatfield House
Hatfield 31.0 miles away
Hatfield House - Visit this stunning Jacobean house within its own Park and see the surviving wing of the Tudor Royal Palace, where Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood. Home of the Cecil family for 400 years, the house is steeped in Elizabethan... more
St Mary´s House & Gardens
Bramber 31.1 miles away
St Mary´s House is a magnificent medieval house with fine panelled interiors, including the unique Elizabethan ´Painted Room´ with its trompe l´oeil murals, giving an air of tranquillity and timelessness. The Drawing Room has a marquetry overmantle... more
Basildon Park
Lower Basildon, Reading 32.9 miles away
Basildon Park, an 18th century Palladian mansion, set in 400 acres of parkland, was designed by Carr of York for Francis Sykes. The interior contains fine plasterwork, pictures and furniture and an unusual Octagon room and a decorative shell room.... more
Uppark
South Harting, Petersfield 33.3 miles away
Uppark is a fine late 17th century house set high on the South Downs. The disasterous fire in 1989 and its restoration add to the magic of this romantic house. The elegant Georgian interior houses a famous Grand Tour collection of paintings that... more
Arundel Castle
209 Aldwick Road, Arundel 33.3 miles away
The medieval Arundel Castle, dating back to the Norman Conquest has been and is the home of the Dukes of Norfolk and Earls of Arundel. There are amazing artefacts to see, collected by successive Dukes on the `Grand Tour´. Pictures on show are works... more
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