Historic Houses, Gardens & Castles

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Glendurgan Garden, Falmouth, Cornwall

Superb subtropical garden with year-round interest.

This 30 acre valley garden of great beauty was created in the 1820s and developed over many years by the Fox family.

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Tiverton Castle, Tiverton, Devon

The Castle for all seasons in Devon.

Few buildings evoke such a feeling of history as venerable Tiverton Castle.

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Lytes Cary Manor, Somerton, Somerset

Intimate manor house with walled gardens and estate.

Once the home of medieval herbalist Henry Lyte, this late medieval manor house is surrounded by a garden which is an enchanting mixture of formality and simplicity.

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Snowshill Manor, Nr Broadway, Gloucestershire

Cotswold manor house, containing Charles Wade's extraordinary collection of craftsmanship and design.

Set in an intimate Arts and Crafts inspired garden, Snowshill Manor contains a unique collection of craftsmanship and design, including musical instruments, clocks, toys, bicycles and Japanese armour.

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Bishop's Palace & Gardens, Wells, Somerset

Magnificent palace, steeped in history and surrounded by splendid gardens.

Enjoy the tranquility of the beautiful gardens in this unique and historic site. Discover the wells from which the city takes its name and the splendid 13th century palace buildings.