stately homes, period drama locations
Knole House
Renowned as one of Britain’s largest houses with 365 rooms, 52 staircases, 12 entrances and seven courtyards, 15th-century Knole House appeared in the film 'The Other Boleyn Girl' as home to the Boleyn family. As one TripAdvisor traveller said, “Beautiful house, perfect parkland and a great place to picnic on a fine summer’s day.”
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period dramas, stately homes
Lismore Castle
Built in 1185 by King John, Lismore Castle is designed in gothic style and appeared in the 2007 dramatisation of Jane Austen’s 'Northanger Abbey'. The castle’s 17th-century outer walls are believed to be the oldest in Ireland. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “This is a must-see in Lismore.”
Visit the Lismore Castle Gardens website
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period drama, stately homes
Highclere Castle, Berkshire
Probably the most famous stately home of the moment, Highclere Castle is the home of the Crawley family in 'Downton Abbey'. In real life, Highclere Castle belongs to the Carnarvon family who has lived at the 17th-century house since 1679. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “Great visit – grounds and building amazing!”
Visit the Highclere Castle website
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Stay in a nearby hotel that's fit for a duchess
period drama, stately homes
Haddon Hall, Derbyshire
Haddon Hall is a firm favourite with film makers. This house dates back to the 12th century and both the house and its grounds have appeared in three versions of 'Jane Eyre'. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “It is a truly beautiful house set in gorgeous surroundings.”
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Take a trip to a literary location
period drama stately homes
Basildon Park, Berkshire
Eighteenth-century Basildon Park appeared as Netherfield House in the 2005 film 'Pride and Prejudice'; this Georgian mansion was rescued from ruin by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the mid-1950s. As one TripAdvisor traveller commented, “Excellent example of British National Trust splendour.”
Visit the Basildon Park website
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Posted by 11320Carol Muskoron
Posted by 11320Carol Muskoron