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Historic houses in Southern England

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Some of the most exquisite and intriguing historic houses in England are scattered across the South East. From the Indian-style confection of Brighton Pavilion in East Sussex to the grace of 17th century Cliveden in Berkshire, the region’s many stately homes are steeped in rich social and architectural history.

There are many other historic houses in England that the South East can boast of including Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire.  Built in the late 1800's by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, today it is home one of the most exceptional collections of French 18th century decorative arts and English portraits in the world

Palatial Goodwood House in West Sussex has a world-class horse racing track, a motor racing circuit and a large private art collection. Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire was famous as a WWII code-breaking centre and now houses a superb museum, while the gigantic baroque pile of Blenheim Palace is one of the most architecturally elaborate historic houses in England.

More of the most historic houses in England which are located across the South East include Polesden Lacey in Surrey, Bateman’s in East Sussex, Basildon Park in Berkshire and Chartwell in Kent plus many more!

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  1. Alfriston Clergy House

    Location

    Wealden

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    A rare and idyllic medieval, thatched Wealden 'hall house' dating from the 14th century, Alfriston Clergy House was the first building to be saved by the National Trust in 1896. The house is surrounded by a very pretty cottage garden with lovely views across the River Cuckmere.

  2. Royal Pavilion

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    Royal Pavilion Gardens

    Location

    Brighton and Hove

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    The spectacular seaside palace of the Prince Regent (George IV) transformed by John Nash between 1815 and 1822 into one of the most dazzling and exotic buildings in the British Isles.

  3. None

    Location

    Gravesham

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    A large house standing in 150 acres of Repton's landscape garden and dating from 1587. It includes work by Inigo Jones, Wyatt and the Adam brothers. Now an independant girls' boarding and day school.

  4. None

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    Buckinghamshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    Palladian house with frescoes and painted ceilings fashioned for Sir Francis Dashwood in the mid 18thC. Landscape and lake also laid out at the same time.

  5. The Needlemakers

    Location

    Lewes

    Type

    Craft Centre

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    A converted 19thC candle factory housing variety of different craft workshops. Visitors can see candle making, hand-engraving and visit other specialist shops.

  6. Sulgrave Manor

    Location

    Cherwell

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    Sulgrave Manor is a superb example of a modest Manor House and Garden of the time of Shakespeare, and was the home of George Washingtons direct ancestors.

  7. Summer at Stowe Landscape Gardens

    Location

    Buckinghamshire

    Type

    Garden

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    Over forty temples and monuments, laid out against an inspiring backdrop of lakes and valleys. Onsite facilities include a Visitor Centre, gift shop and tea-room.

  8. Squerryes Court

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    Squerryes Court Manor House and Gardens. The house and lake.

    Location

    Sevenoaks

    Type

    Garden

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    Beautiful manor house (1681). Lived in by Warde family since 1731. Old master paintings, furniture, tapestries, porcelain all collected 18th century. Garden lovely all seasons. Lake, borders, restored formal garden. Tearoom.

  9. None

    Location

    West Berkshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    Shaw House was built by a Newbury clothier in 1581 and retains much of its original Tudor architecture.

  10. None

    Location

    Sevenoaks

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    A gabled house with 16th Century origins and features of architectural and historical interest. The childhood home of General James Wolfe displaying family and military memorabilia and an exhibition about the battle of Quebec in the stable

  11. Old Soar Manor

    Location

    Tonbridge and Malling

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    Solar block of late 13th century knights' dwellings with a rectangular hall with chapel, raised above ground level. Exhibition room. Possibly owned by the Culpepper family.

  12. Mapledurham House

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    Mapledurham House

    Location

    Reading

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    An Elizabethan manor house alongside the River Thames, containing paintings, oak staircases, and moulded ceilings. Home to the Blount family for over 500 years.

  13. Lullingstone Castle & Lullingstone World Garden

    Location

    Sevenoaks

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    Historic mansion, home to the Hart Dyke family for 600 years. Frequented by Queen Anne and Henry VIII. State rooms open. Norman church, 140 acre grounds including the site of the first ever World Garden of Plants.

  14. Knole

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    Front of Knole, with deer in foreground.

    Location

    Sevenoaks

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    Set at the heart of the only remaining medieval deer park in Kent, Knole's fascinating links with royalty and literary connections with Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf, make this one of the most intriguing houses in England.

  15. Firle Place

    Location

    Lewes

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    CLOSED FOR 2011
    A Tudor house with Georgian additions in downland park setting. Important English and European Old Master paintings, fine furniture and notable Sevres porcelain.

  16. Claydon House

    Location

    Buckinghamshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    There is plenty to do for all the family; see the beautiful interiors of the house, roam the restored estate gardens, picnic, or simply eat, drink and shop in the 18th centruy courtyard.

  17. Chastleton House

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    Chastleton House

    Location

    West Oxfordshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    One of England's finest and most complete Jacobean houses.

  18. Chartwell

    Location

    Sevenoaks

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    Family home of Sir Winston Churchill with house and gardens very much as in his day. Memorabilia, photos and many of Churchill's own paintings on display. Gardens command spectacular views over the Weald of Kent.

  19. Tudor House Museum and Garden

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    Location

    Southampton

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    Open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm at the heart of Southampton's Old Town.

  20. Uppark House and Garden

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    Uppark House and Garden

    Location

    Chichester

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    A fine late 17th Century National Trust house and its treasures set high on the South Downs with magnificent views. Extensive servants' rooms shown as they were in 1874 when H.G. Wells' mother was housekeeper.