- Heritage

Oakham Castle

Exceptionally fine 12th century Great Hall, recognised as one of the finest examples of domestic Norman architecture in England. With contemporary musician sculptures, bailey earthworks and remains of earlier motte. The hall contains over 200 unique horseshoes forfeited by royalty and peers of the realm to the Lord of the Manor from Edward IV onwards…

Aubourn Hall

Early 17th century house by John Smythson. Important staircase and panelled rooms. 10 acre garden…

Ayscoughfee Hall Museum & Gardens

Ayscoughfee Hall, a magnificent Grade II* listed building, was built in the 1450s. The Hall is set in extensive landscaped grounds which include, amongst other impressive features, a memorial designed by Edwin Lutyens. The building and gardens combined reflect the splendour of the Medieval, Georgian and Victorian ages. The Hall has been fully restored and a number of important and rare features uncovered. The Museum explains the history of the Hall, and features the lives of the people who lived there and in the surrounding Fens…

Easton Walled Gardens

In 1901 President Franklin Roosevelt described these gardens as a ‘Dream of Nirvana … almost too good to be true’. 50 years later, the house was pulled down and the gardens abandoned. 100 years later see the ongoing revival of these magnificent gardens. Funded privately and with the support of visitors, this garden experience is like no other. Alongside the recovery of these 400 year old gardens are: fantastic snowdrops, David Austin Roses and Sweet Pea Collections, a cut flower garden, cottage garden and pictorial meadow plantings. Teas and light lunches are served overlooking the garden. Groups can book out of hours if wished…

Fulbeck Manor

Built c1580. 400 years of Fane family portraits. Open by written appointment. Guided tours by owner approximately 11/4 hours. Tearooms at Craft Centre, 100 yards, for light lunches and teas…

Leadenham House

Late eighteenth century house in park setting…

Lincoln Cathedral

One of the finest medieval buildings in Europe…

Marston Hall

The ancient home of the Thorold family. The building contains Norman, Plantaganet, Tudor and Georgian elements through to the modern day. Marston Hall is undergoing continuous restoration some of it which may be disruptive. Please telephone in advance of intended visits…

Walcot Hall

Grade II listed, Georgian hall built in 1726 with canted bays at either end and an imposing doric portico. Originally the family seat of Goulton-Constables. Set in glorious parkland in the North Lincolnshire countryside with five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens…

Althorp

The history of Althorp is the history of a family. The Spencer’s have lived and died here for over five centuries and nineteen generations. Since the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, Althorp has become known across the world, but before that tragic event, connoisseurs had heard of this most classic of English stately homes on account of the magnificence of its contents and the beauty of its setting. Althorp contains a fascinating variety of pictures, furniture and ceramics, a result of one family’s uninterrupted occupancy for over 500 years. Enjoy the work of Van Dyck, Rubens, Gainsborough and Reynolds in one of Europe’s finest private collections of the decorative arts. Next to the mansion at Althorp lies the honey-coloured stable block, a truly breathtaking building which at one time accommodated up to 100 horses and 40 grooms. The stables are now the setting for the Exhibition celebrating the life of Diana, Princess of Wales. All visitors are invited to view the House, Exhibition and Grounds as well as the Round Oval where Diana, Princess of Wales is laid to rest…