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 PalaceBlenheim Palace
- Longleat and One of its DenizensLongleat and one of its denizens
- Castle Howard - Scene of BBC's "Brideshead Revisited"The Atlas Fountain dating from 1853 in the grounds of Castle Howard
- Hatfield HouseBishops Palace in the Garden at Hatfield House
- Chatsworthcourtesy of britainonview.com
- Hardwick HallHardwick Hall
- PetworthPetworth
- Waddesdon ManorWaddesdon Manor
- Lyme ParkLyme Park
- KnoleDeer at Knole Park
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