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We are more than a thousand important historic houses, supporting one another to keep our special places alive for future generations. We are Britain's independent heritage working together
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James Saunders Watson, owner of Rockingham Castle, Northamptonshire
What's new
Find Mental Wellness at Kiplin Hall & Gardens
Our mental health and wellbeing may have been neglected, or taken a battering of late. But there are things we can do to support our mental wellness. Kiplin has a reputation for tranquility, calm, enjoyment, and reflection.
Bowood’s woodland garden re-opens for its 6-week season today!
The Woodland Garden at Wiltshire’s Bowood will be a particularly special treat as it opens on Friday 23rd April for its annual six-week season last year, following an unprecedented pause of almost two-years.
Artist in Residence at West Dean College & Gardens
West Dean College of Arts and Conservation is pleased to announce Viviana Rossi-Caffell as their 2021 Maker-in-Residence and she will visit the college. Known for creating mobiles and stamobiles (standing mobiles) made of metal, Viviana will be exploring the relationship...
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