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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. Hever Castle and Gardens

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    Sevenoaks

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Romantic 13th century moated castle, once Anne Boleyn's childhood home. Magnificently furnished interiors, spectacular award winning gardens.
    Miniature Model House Exhibition, Yew Maze, unique Splashing Water Maze, adventure play area with Henry VIII Tower Maze. Special events throughout the...

  2. Royal Pavilion

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    Royal Pavilion Gardens

    Location

    Brighton and Hove

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    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

    Guildford

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Clandon Park is a Palladian Mansion, built c1730 for the Onslow family and notable for its magnificent Marble Hall.

  4. Polesden Lacey

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    Polesden Lacey

    Location

    Mole Valley

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    This country retreat, with glorious views across the rolling Surrey Hills and acres of countryside waiting to be explored, was home to famous Edwardian hostess Mrs Greville, who entertained royalty and the celebrities of her time.

  5. Hatchlands Park

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    Hatchlands House through trees credit James Duffy.jpg

    Location

    Guildford

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Built in 1756 and set in a Repton park, Hatchlands has splendid interiors by Robert Adam and houses the Cobbe collection of keyboard musical instruments. Jekyll Garden.

  6. Loseley Park

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    Loseley House

    Location

    Guildford

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Set in the rolling North Downs overlooking magnificent parklands, Loseley Park has been in the same family for 500 years.  Built by Sir William More in 1562 at the request of Queen Elizabeth 1, it retains the warmth and welcome of a family home with three generations of the More Molyneux...

  7. Kelmscott Manor

    Location

    West Oxfordshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    The country home of William Morris 1871-1896. The house contains a collection of the works of Morris, his family and his associates.

  8. Blenheim Palace

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    Blenheim Palace

    Location

    West Oxfordshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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    A glorious Baroque masterpiece set in Oxfordshire's serene Cotswolds, Blenheim Palace is one of England's most iconic buildings. It's also a place with close ties to some of the most important figures in British history.

  9. Firle Place

    Location

    Lewes

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    CLOSED FOR 2012
    A Tudor house with Georgian additions in downland park setting. Important English and European Old Master paintings, fine furniture and notable Sevres porcelain.

  10. Uppark House and Garden

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    Uppark,sussex,national trust,petersfield

    Location

    Chichester

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    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.

  11. Waddesdon Manor copyright Barry Keen

    Location

    Buckinghamshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    This National Trust property houses the Rothschild Collection of art treasures and wine cellars. It also features spectacular grounds with an aviary, parterre and woodland playground, licensed restaurants, gift and wine shops.

  12. Woburn Abbey

    Location

    Milton Keynes

    Type

    Safari Park

    Drive through the different areas in the comfort of your own car and you will see lions at play on Simba Hill, tigers slinking out of the Tiger Woods, or you can spot bears and wolves prowling along the Navajo Trail.

  13. Wakehurst Place Gardens

    Location

    Mid Sussex

    Type

    Garden

    Wakehurst Place and the interactive Millennium Seed Bank exhibition are the perfect answer for visitors of all ages, whatever time of the year. Open all year.

  14. None

    Location

    Buckinghamshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    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.

  15. None

    Location

    Winchester

    Type

    Museum

    Fortified medieval gateway. A debtors' prison for 150 years, with walls covered in prisoners' graffiti.

  16. Tudor House Museum and Garden

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    Location

    Southampton

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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

  17. None

    Location

    West Berkshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

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

  18. Parham House & Garden

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    The South Front of Parham House

    Location

    Brighton and Hove

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Set in the heart of a medieval deer park below the South Downs, this beautiful Elizabethan house dates from 1577.

  19. Red House Museum and Gardens

    Location

    New Forest

    Type

    Museum

    A charming Georgian building, built as a workhouse in 1764, now filled with a rich variety of displays and a regular and varied exhibitions programme.

  20. St Mary's House & Gardens

    Location

    Horsham

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Enchanting medieval pilgrim inn. Still a lived-in home. Atmospheric interiors. Unique Elizabethan 'Painted Room'. Five acres of charming gardens including the Victorian 'Secret' Garden'. Morning coffee and country house teas.