Stately Homes

Anglesey Abbey Gardens and Lode Mill

Uncover the personality behind this luxurious home and immerse yourself in country living where you will be amazed by rare and fabulous objects, from fine furnishings, books, paintings, silver and rare clocks. Venture outside to explore 114 acres of vibrant colour, delicious scent and the simple pleasures of nature all year round.

Wimpole Hall and Home Farm

The mansion, at the heart of this estate, is evidence of Elsie Bambridge's success in creating a home.

Intimate rooms contrast with beautiful and unexpected Georgian interiors, including Soane's breathtaking Yellow Drawing Room and wonderful plunge bath. The fascinating basement corridor offers a glimpse into life below stairs.

Stroll around the colourful parterre garden and wander through the Pleasure Grounds to the walled garden, abundant with fruit, vegetables and herbaceous borders.

Home Farm contrasts the traditional farmyard with the noisy modern piggery and cattle sheds.

Stride out across the landscape park, among the rare-breed cattle, and imagine the previous owners planning their visions of grand avenues and spectacular vistas.

Audley End House and Gardens

Enjoy a great day out at one of England’s grandest stately homes; Audley End House.

The doors of our restored historic stables recently opened, complete with resident horses and a Victorian groom. Our stables experience includes an exhibition where you can find out about the workers who lived on the estate in the 1880s, the tack house and the Audley End fire engine. Try our dressing up clothes in the stables and meet our horses, Duke and Jack, too.