- Heritage

Southwick Hall

A family home since 1300, retaining medieval building dating from 1300, with Tudor rebuilding and 18th century additions. Exhibitions: Victorian and Edwardian Life, collections of agricultural and carpentry tools and local archaeological finds…

Sulgrave Manor

A delightful 16th century Manor House that was the home of George Washington’s ancestors. The Manor contains wonderful Tudor to Georgian furniture and artefacts, and the largest UK collection of George Washington memorabilia demonstrating the British contribution to the origins of the USA. The gardens were designed in the formal style by Sir Reginald Blomfield. There are herbaceous borders, fine topiary work, an orchard underplanted with thousands of daffodils and the knot garden with a sundial dating from 1579. Sulgrave Manor is also home to The Herb Society who maintain the National Herb Garden and their Chelsea prize winning exhibit within the grounds. The Courtyard buildings house fine visitor/education/wedding and function facilities…

Wakefield Lodge

Georgian hunting lodge with deer park…

Stoke Park Pavilions

The two Pavilions, dated c1630 and attributed to Inigo Jones, formed part of the first Palladian country house built in England by Sir Francis Crane. The central block, to which the Pavilions were linked by quadrant colonnades, was destroyed by fire in 1886. The grounds include extensive gardens and overlooks former parkland, now being restored…

Weston Hall

This is a small Northamptonshire manor house with an interesting collection much of which is associated with the literary Sitwell family…

Carlton Hall

Mid 18th century house by Joseph Pocklington of Newark. Stables attributed to Carr of York. Family home occupied by the same family since 1832…

Hodsock Priory Gardens

"A magical sight you will never forget". Myriads of flowers in the 5-acre garden plus a half mile walk through the woodland with sheets of snowdrops. Banks of hellebores, carpets of pink cyclamen, ribbons of golden aconites, blue irises, the red, orange, green, black and white stems of Acers, Cornus and Willows and the heady fragrance of sarcococca. There is a clearly marked trail, with plenty of seats. Shortcuts are signed for those who prefer a shorter walk…

Nottingham Castle

17th century ducal mansion built on the site of the original medieval Castle. A vibrant museum and art gallery housing international collections and 15 centuries of Nottingham history plus exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. Tour the underground caves system. Special events take place throughout the year, please visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/whatson…

Papplewick Hall

A beautiful classic Georgian house, built of Mansfield stone, set in parkland, with woodland garden laid out in the 18th century. The house is notable for its very fine plasterwork, and elegant staircase. Grade I listed…

Thrumpton Hall

Magnificent lakeside Jacobean house, built in 1607. Priest’s hiding hole, carved Charles II staircase, panelled saloon, Byron memorabilia. Large lawns separated from landscaped park by ha-ha. Personal tours are led by family members. Dining room with capacity for 50 silver service or buffet for 100. Beautiful lakeside Pavilion for up to 250. Free access for coach drivers…