I would have died for Yorkshire. I suppose once or twice I nearly did. - Brian Close
A place of reinvention; evolving gardens, changing art exhibitions and a country house story spanning over 300 years
Bolton Castle, built in 1399, has drifted in and out of royal favour over the years. It was built for Sir Richard Le Scrope and is still owned by a distant relative of the family.
Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site
This Palladian family home was built by Thomas Worsley VI in the 1750s and demonstrates this man’s passion for horses and good taste. It’s the family home of HRH The Duchess of Kent.
This Jacobean-Gothic house was built by the 1st Lord Baltimore in 1622 and has spectacular grounds.
Newby Hall has been owned by the descendents of the Weddell family since 1748, who lived in the house shortly after it was built and designed by Christopher Wren. It blends Roman-style architecture with Regency and Victorian buildings, creating a house that reflects the different needs and tastes of its owners.