Historic Houses of Britain for Group Visits

Britain has much to offer in its history. It is known for its stately and historic homes. Many are open to the public and you can get a glimpse into the lifestyle of Aristocrats, Lords, Ladies and the wealthy.

Many Historic houses offer guided tours with an interesting story to here in nearly every room. Traveling as a group you should normally be able to get group discounts at most destinations. Some stately homes may lay on events and attractions at certain times of the year.  This may include battle re-enactments through to shows and fates. To give you some ideas of places to visit there are a few ideas listed below:

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace is a magnificent work of art and is the ancestral home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and offers a memorable day out.  It is set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown, the exquisite Baroque Palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, formal gardens and the magnificent Lake. It offers corporate and private events and offers its beautiful state room which is perfect for weddings and events.

As well as a visitor attraction blenheim Palace is a huge resource for a wide variety of education uses, available to any education group, national and international. This includes Pre-school, School and Youth Groups, Colleges and Universities, Language Schools and School Language Exchanges.

Leeds Castle

Leeds Castle is considered one of the most ancient and romantic of all castles within Great Britain. This 500 acre piece of history is surrounded by water and a dense forest which inspires the imagination. If your group would like to take a hike, there is no experience like that of walking along the water in the morning mist or play a round of golf. If indoors is more of your thing, you can wander the halls of this unforgettable castle. You can even plan your wedding here if you have the desire.

Knebworth House

This 250-acre parkland is straight out of a gothic ghost story. It can capture the imagination and give a much-needed release from the outside world. There is also a three star hotel on the grounds for anyone who would like to stay there for a number of days. For anyone interested in gardens, you can request a tour through the remarkable works of art that have been created specifically for the garden.

Hever Castle

Hever Castle, most recently made famous yet again by the movie “The Other Boleyn Girl”, was the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. This particular house has been updated and added on to in the last hundred years to provide the finest in comfort to its guests. It is a truly luxury home that should not be missed by your group if you have the time to stop here. Also visit “The Tudor Village” which is right next to the castle.

These four locations are among the dozens open to the public for viewing. Great Britain prides itself on the national endeavor of restoring its national heritage and all visitors can expect an enjoyable experience.

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