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Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Manor, Buckinghamshire

Historic Houses

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.

Aside from these esteemed historic houses mentioned above, there are many other amazing examples in England that the South East can lay claim to. Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire was 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. Also in Buckinghamshire, Bletchley Park was famous as a WWII code-breaking centre and now houses a superb museum.

Palatial Goodwood House in West Sussex has a world-class horse-racing track, motor-racing circuit and a large private art collection, while the gigantic baroque pile of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire is one of the most architecturally elaborate historic houses in England.

There are far too many to mention here, but other notable historic houses located across the South East include Polesden Lacey in Surrey, Bateman’s in East Sussex, Basildon Park in Berkshire and Chartwell in Kent.

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  1. Royal Pavilion Gardens

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    Royal Pavilion

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    Historic House / Palace

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    Brighton

    The Royal Pavilion, the spectacular seaside palace of the Prince Regent (George IV), transformed by John Nash between 1815 and 1823 into one of the most dazzling and exotic buildings in the British Isles. Tearoom. Pavilion Shop

    Royal Pavilion Gardens
  2. Chiddingstone Castle

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    Chiddingstone Castle

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    Historic House / Palace

    Location

    Edenbridge

    Home of the collections of Denys Eyre Bower: Japanese, Egyptian, Stuart and Buddhist art and antiquities, set in a stunning Gothic Revival Castle and grounds. Family activities and cafe/tea room also available.

    Chiddingstone Castle
  3. Charleston

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    Charleston

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    Historic House / Palace

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    Lewes

    Charleston, the home of the artists Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell (sister of Virgina Woolf), became the country meeting place for the group of writers, artists and intellectuals known as Bloomsbury.

    Charleston
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    Priory Cottages

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    Historic House / Palace

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    Steventon

    Former monastic buildings converted to 2 houses. The south cottage contains the Great Hall of the original priory.

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  5. St. Mary's House & Gardens

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    St. Mary's House & Gardens

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    Historic House / Palace

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    Bramber

    An enchanting historic 15th century timber-framed house, with magnificent gardens, in the picturesque award-winning downland village of Bramber, West Sussex ... a place of fascination and mystery.

    Many thousands of visitors have admired its picturesque charm and enjoyed its atmosphere of...

    St. Mary's House & Gardens
  6. Hall Place

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    Hall Place and Gardens

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    Historic House / Palace

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    Bexley

    Grade 1 listed Tudor mansion set in award winning landscaped gardens, with visitor centre, gift shop and tearoom.

    Hall Place
  7. Dorney Court

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    Dorney Court

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    Historic House / Palace

    Location

    Windsor

    One of England's finest Tudor manor houses. Superb architecture, a fine collection of portraits, furniture from the 15th to 20th century with village church adjacent.

    Dorney Court
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    Hinton Ampner House and Garden

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    Garden

    Location

    Alresford

    Best known for its fine garden, Hinton Ampner is an elegant country house with an outstanding collection of furniture, paintings and objets d'art. After a fire in 1960, the house was remodelled by the owner, Ralph Dutton, the eigth and last Lord Sherborne, who was also responsible for the design of...

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  9. Down House

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    Down House - The Home of Charles Darwin

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    Historic House / Palace

    Location

    Orpington

    Visit Down House, the family home of Charles Darwin. Explore the atmospheric family rooms where he lived and worked and learn about his fascinating life and groundbreaking theories with our exhibition “Uncovering Origins” .

    Down House
  10. Jane Austen's House Museum

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    Jane Austen's House Museum

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    Historic House / Palace

    Location

    Near Alton

    The novelist Jane Austen is known worldwide for her popular novels describing the society of pre-industrial England.

    Jane Austen's House Museum