The stately homes of England are among the country's finest treasures. Generations of families have maintained them as storehouses of history, heritage and culture, with magnificent grounds and parks, and fabulous art collections.
Once the exclusive domain of rich landowners and aristocrats today, whether owned and managed by the National Trust or in private hands, most are open to the public for at least part of the year.
These are some of the best.
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 Blenheim Palace |  Longleat and One of its Denizens |  Castle Howard - Scene of BBC's "Brideshead Revisited" |  Hatfield House |
 Chatsworth |  Hardwick Hall |  Petworth |  Waddesdon Manor |
 Lyme Park |  Knole |
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