Recommended Historic Buildings in England

Godolphin House & Garden in the town of Helston, in the county of Cornwall
Ancient and atmospheric house and garden set within an historic estate, containing an important medieval garden with remains of...
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Grantham House in the town of Grantham, in the county of Lincolnshire
Handsome town house dating from 1380, with architectural features from various eras and walled riverside garden.
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Great Chalfield Manor & Garden in the town of Melksham, in the county of Wiltshire
Charming 15th-century manor house with Arts & Crafts garden, encircled by a moat and defensive wall.
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Great Coxwell Barn in the town of Faringdon, in the county of Oxfordshire
A 13th-century stone barn.
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Greenway in the town of Galmpton, in the county of Devon
The house called Greenway sitting serenely in attractive countryside has been an important Devon home for centuries, during which...
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Greys Court in the town of Rotherfield Greys, in the county of Oxfordshire
Intriguing Tudor Manor with 14th-century fortifications, and Ornamental gardens set within medieval walls. Things to see include...
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Gunby Hall in the town of Spilsby, in the county of Lincolnshire
Fine red-brick house, dating from 1700, with Victorian walled gardens, described by Tennyson as a 'haunt of ancient peace'
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Haddon Hall in the town of Bakewell, in the county of Derbyshire
Perched in a picturesque position above the Derbyshire River Wye, the grey stone walls of Haddon House tempt invitingly, and you...
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Hadleigh Castle in the town of Hadleigh, in the county of Essex
Built by the Normans on the approach to London, lived in by 3 queens; Catherine of Aragon, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Parr....
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Hadrian's Wall & Housesteads Fort in the town of Bardon Mill, in the county of Northumberland
Wild and evocative remains of the Roman Empire's most northerly defences, with panoramic views. Roman barracks and some of the...
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Halsway Manor in the town of Crowcombe, in the county of Somerset
Halsway Manor is unique residential Folk Centre set on the southern slopes of the Quantock Hills in West Somerset. Set in...
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Ham House in the town of Richmond upon Thames, in the county of Greater London
Unique 17th-century house with sumptuous interiors, original collections and partially restored formal gardens.
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Hampton Court Palace & Gardens in the town of East Molesey, in the county of Surrey
These beautiful gardens set around an illustrious castle given by Henry IV to Rowland Leinthall, who was later knighted by Henry...
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Hampton Court Palace & Gardens in the town of East Molesey, in the county of Surrey
These beautiful gardens set around an illustrious castle given by Henry IV to Rowland Leinthall, who was later knighted by Henry...
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Hanbury Hall in the town of Droitwich Spa, in the county of Worcestershire
Hanbury Hall is an impressive brick-built, stone-dressed house from around 1700, in the style of Christopher Wren and probably...
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Hardcastle Crags & Gibson Mill in the town of Hebden Bridge, in the county of West Yorkshire
Beautiful wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart, an exemplar of sustainable energy. This is the flagship...
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Hardwick Hall in the town of Doe Lea, in the county of Derbyshire
This magnificent Elizabethan house was begun by Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury (Bess of Hardwick) in the year 1591. For the...
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Hardy's Cottage in the town of Higher Bockhampton, in the county of Dorset
Home of poet and novelist Thomas Hardy until the age of 34. Under the Greenwood Tree and Far from the Madding Crowd were...
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Harrington Hall in the town of Harrington, in the county of Lincolnshire
Built of a soft-pinkish brick, this long beautifully proportioned 17th century house presents a charming picture, the very...
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Hatchlands Park in the town of Guildford, in the county of Surrey
Escape from the city of London to this 18th-century mansion, with Adam interiors and collection of keyboard instruments, set in...
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