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Historic Houses in or near Wooler, such as Chillingham Castle and Lindisfarne Castle are listed below. The small market town of Wooler is at the foot of the Cheviot hills and is a good place for walking and exploring the Cheviot Hills and the Northumberland National Park.The quiet roads and bridleways in the area are ideal for cycling and horse riding. The town is not far from the Northumberland coast which has lovely scenery at Bambburgh Castle and the Holy Island of Lindisfarne.

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Chillingham Castle

Alnwick 4.5 miles away

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

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Lindisfarne Castle

Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed 12.4 miles away

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

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Bamburgh Castle

Bamburgh 12.7 miles away

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

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Alnwick Castle

Alnwick 15.0 miles away

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

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Paxton House, Gallery and Country Park

Berwick-upon-Tweed 15.7 miles away

Paxton House is one of the finest 18th century Palladian country houses in Britain, built to the design of John Adam with a Regency extension by Robert Reid. The twelve period rooms feature Adam interiors, a fine collection of Chippendale and Trotter... more

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Cragside

Rothbury 16.4 miles away

Cragside, creation of Victorian inventor and landscape genius Lord Armstrong, is a garden of breathtaking drama whatever the season. Surrounding the house is one of the largest rock gardens in Europe. Beyond is a vast woodland garden where... more

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Floors Castle

Roxburghe Estates Office, Kelso 17.9 miles away

Floors Castle, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland, is home to the Duke of Roxburghe. Designed and built by William Adam, it was begun in 1721 and transformed by Playfair in 1849 by adding domes and spires. The interiors are filled with... more

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Manderston

Duns 20.3 miles away

Originally built in 1790s, Manderston was completely rebuilt in the early 1900s by John Kinross, for Sir James Miller. No expense was spared and no detail overlooked. The furniture is French in style and the kitchens have every modern convenience of... more

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Mellerstain House & Gardens

Gordon 22.4 miles away

Mellerstain House, one of Scotland's finest stately homes and family residence of the 13th Earl of Haddington ,is a unique example of William and Robert Adam design. With stunning interiors throughout, Mellerstain holds a treasure of paintings,... more

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Wallington

Cambo, Morpeth 27.2 miles away

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

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Abbotsford

Melrose 30.2 miles away

Abbotsford in the Scottish borders is the dramatic creation of Sir Walter Scott and from the deeply impressive baronial grand entrance hall to the glorious formal gardens, it’s a work of fabulous fantasy. Stroll through the armoury stacked with... more

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Thirlestane Castle

Lauder 31.0 miles away

Thirlestane Castle is one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland and holds a uniquely important place in Scottish History. The castle has its origins in the 13th century. It was rebuilt as the Maitland family home in 1590 and greatly enhanced... more

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Belsay Hall

Belsay, Newcastle upon Tyne 31.4 miles away

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

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Bowhill House & Country Estate

Bowhill, Selkirk 34.9 miles away

Bowhill House is the Scottish Borders home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, dating from 1812, set in magnificent scenery. Outstanding collections of art, silverware, porcelain and French furniture. Historic relics include Monmouth´s saddle and... more

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Seaton Delaval Hall

Estate Office, Seaton Delaval 37.9 miles away

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

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Lennoxlove

Haddington 40.4 miles away

Dating from the 14th century and home of the Duke of Hamilton, Lennoxlove House is set in 460 acres. Located in East Lothian just 20 miles east of Edinburgh, accommodation in the house is available on an exclusive use basis up to 22 guests. The house... more

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Traquair House

Innerleithen 41.3 miles away

Traquair House, originally a castle owned by the Kings of Scotland, later became the home of the Earls of Traquair whose descendants still live there. It is where Alexander I signed a charter over 800 years ago, and the `modern wings´ were completed... more

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Washington Old Hall

The Avenue, District 4, Washington 48.6 miles away

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

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Newhailes

Newhailes Road, Musselburgh 49.9 miles away

Newhailes is a fine late 17th century house with impressive 18th century additions. The house was built in 1686 and bought by Sir David Dalrymple, of the legal and political dynasty. He was responsible for the addition of one of the most important... more

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Edinburgh Castle

Castlehill, Edinburgh 54.0 miles away

Edinburgh Castle is famous worldwide as an icon of Scotland. Once the home of kings and queens it is now the country´s premier visitor attraction. It boasts a magnificent Great Hall, with an ornate ceiling and fine collection of weapons, plus... more

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The Georgian House

7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh 54.5 miles away

The Georgian House is part of Robert Adam´s masterpiece of urban design, Charlotte Square. It dates from 1796, when those who could afford it began to escape the cramped, squalid conditions of Edinburgh´s Old Town to settle in the fashionable New... more

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Kellie Castle

Pittenweem, Anstruther 56.3 miles away

The first records of Kellie Castle date back to the 12th century, and it was restored by James Lorimer in the late 19th century. It is a very fine example of Scottish domestic architecture with its gables, towers and chimneys. Among the contents are... more

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Dalmeny House

South Queensferry 60.1 miles away

Dalmeny House, one of the first Tudor-revival houses to be built in Scotland, has been the family home of the Earls of Rosebury for over 300 years. It houses part of the Rothschild collection of 18th century French furniture, Goya tapestries,... more

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Hopetoun House

South Queensferry 64.5 miles away

Sometimes, when the weather’s crisp and bright and clear, there’s nothing more comfortingly British than to pull on your boots, wrap up warm and head out for a cheek-reddening walk around a country estate. And there can’t be many places to beat... more

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Hill of Tarvit Mansion House

Cupar 64.7 miles away

Hill of Tarvit Mansion House, originally the site of the 17th century Wemyss Hall, was completely remodelled by Robert Lorimer for Frederick Sharp, in 1906. All the rooms have been designed in a certain style, with matching furniture and paintings.... more

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Hutton-In-The-Forest

Penrith 65.9 miles away

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

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Raby Castle

Staindrop, Darlington 66.3 miles away

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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House of the Binns

Linlithgow 66.4 miles away

The House of the Binns is the historic home of the Dalyells family, among them General Tam Dalyell who raised the Royal Scots Greys here in 1681. Four of the main rooms have important moulded ceilings, some of the earliest examples in Scotland. The... more

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Falkland Palace

Cupar, Falkland 67.6 miles away

The Royal Palace of Falkland, the country residence of Stuart kings and queens, was built between 1450 and 1541. Part of the palace was burned down by Cromwell´s troops in 1654. The palace contains fine portraits of the Stuart monarchs and two sets... more

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Dalemain Historic House & Garden

Penrith 70.5 miles away

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

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Royal Burgh of Culross

Culross 72.4 miles away

Culross Palace was built for Sir George Bruce between 1597 and 1611 and has original interiors with painted woodwork. On display are 17th and 18th century furniture, decorative items and a fine collection of Staffordshire and Scottish pottery. The... more

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Drumlanrig Castle, Gardens & Country Park

Thornhill 72.7 miles away

Drumlanrig Castle, the Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry KT, was built between 1679 and 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry. Local pink sandstone was used in its construction and it is built around a courtyard... more

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Callendar House

Callendar Park, Falkirk 75.2 miles away

Situated amidst magnificent park and woodland,Callendar House tells stories spanning 600 years of Scottish history. Through wars, rebellions and the industrial revolution, the house has played host to many great historical figures over the... more

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Scone Palace

Perth 82.3 miles away

Built on the site of an ancient abbey, Scone Palace is now the family home of the Earls of Mansfield. It was the centre of the ancient Celtic Church and the crowning place of kings, including Robert the Bruce and Charles II, and houses a magnificent... more

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Glamis Castle

Glamis 82.9 miles away

Drive along the mile-long avenue of trees on the Glamis Castle estate and you’ll spot the brooding turrets of this royal residence peeping through the foliage. The castle is the home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a royal... more

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House of Dun & Montrose Basin Nature Reserve

Montrose 84.0 miles away

House of Dun is a Georgian house, overlooking the Montrose Basin, designed and built by William Adam in 1730 for David Erskine, Lord Dun. The superb plasterwork is by Joseph Enzer. Inside are collections of family portraits, 18th and 19th century... more

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Blackwell - The Arts & Crafts House

Bowness-on-Windermere 90.4 miles away

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

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Pollok House

2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow 91.6 miles away

Pollok House is set in the grounds of Pollok Park, home to the Maxwell family for over 600 years. The present house, (c.1750) replaced three earlier structures and was extended in 1890. The house contains an internationally important collection of... more

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Sizergh Castle and Garden

Sizergh, Kendal 92.1 miles away

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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Brantwood

Coniston 92.2 miles away

Brantwood is the former home of John Ruskin, the only son of a Scottish sherry merchant. The original seven rooms that were used in his lifetime are filled with original furniture and arts. Educated at Christ Church, Oxford, he was influenced by the... more

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Levens Hall

Kendal 93.5 miles away

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

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Broughton House & Garden

12 High Street, Kirkcudbright 93.6 miles away

Even without having a specific destination in mind when you get there, going to long time artists' haven Kirkcudbright is a pleasure in itself. But add to your itinerary a visit to 18th century Broughton House, former home of Glasgow Boy E A Hornel,... more

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Muncaster Castle

Ravenglass 98.1 miles away

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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Newburgh Priory

Coxwold 99.9 miles away

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

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Leighton Hall

Carnforth 100.0 miles away

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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Holker Hall & Gardens

Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands 101.1 miles away

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

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Nunnington Hall

Nunnington, York 101.1 miles away

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

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Blairquhan Castle

Straiton, Maybole 101.4 miles away

You may recognise Scotland’s Blairquhan Castle in Maybole, Ayshire, if you’ve ever seen The Queen, Helen Mirren’s masterful portrayal of Elizabeth II. It was here that the actress wandered the stunning secluded grounds, the gorgeous Regency... more

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Newby Hall

Ripon 102.0 miles away

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

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Ripley Castle

Ripley, Harrogate 105.5 miles away

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

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