List of Historic Houses in England, A - Ardington
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Summer Lane, Exmouth, Devon, England, EX8 5BD
An unusual 16 sided house built by two cousins, ane and Mary Parminter, in 1796. The cousins were inspired by a grand tour to the continent, and created this striking houe looking out over the Exe estuary. The interios contain mementoes collected by the two women, and feature unusual decor, … MORE >>
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 2 m N Exmouth, on A376
Location map
Heritage Rating:
? Adlington Hall Mill Lane, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England, SK10 4LF
14th century house surrounded by landscaped gardens. The hall and gardens are open by prior arrangement to groups. MORE >>
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: to the W of the A523 in Adlington, 6 miles N of Macclesfield
Location map
Heritage Rating:
? 
Alfriston Clergy House The Tye, Alfriston, Polegate, East Sussex, England, BN26 5TL
The first property ever acquired by the National Trust, this thatched and half-timbered house dates from the 14th century, and has been altered little since then. Medieval hall and cottage garden. MORE >>
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: off B2108
Location map
Heritage Rating:
? 
Althorp Althorp, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, NN7 4HQ
Althorp is famous as the home of the Earl and Countess Spencer, and the ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales. There has been a house at Althorp since the beginning of the 16th century when Sir John Spence bought land here. The house that Sir John built provides the … MORE >>
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location map
Heritage Rating:
? 
Anglesey Abbey Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, CB5 9EJ
20th century mansion built amid large gardens and the ruins of a medieval priory. The Abbey houses an eclectic art collection, including many modern works. Gardens and arboretum. MORE >>
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 6 m N Cambridge on B1102
Location map
Heritage Rating:
? 
Antony House Torpoint, Cornwall, England, PL11 2QA5
18th century house overlooking the Lynber River, home of the Carew family since the 15th century. Huge double hall, oak panelled rooms. Blessedly not over-furnished. Among the portraits is that of Rachel Carew, inspiration for Daphne du Maurier's My Cousin Rachel. MORE >>
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 5 m W Plymouth, off A374
Location map
Heritage Rating:
? Appuldurcombe House Appuldurcombe Farm, Wroxall, Isle of Wight, England, PO38 3EW
18th century Baroque house approached via a long private drive. Appuldurcombe sits in gardens designed by Capability Brown. The house is sadly little more than a shell, but you can admire the wonderful architecture and enjoy the 11 acre gardens. Displays tell the story of the house, and there is … MORE >>
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 0.5 m W Wroxall, off B3327
Location map
Heritage Rating:
? 
Apsley House Hyde Park Corner, London, Greater London, England, W1J 7NT
The London home of the Duke of Wellington sits opposite the entrance to Hyde Park. Commonly known as No.1 London, Apsley House was built between 1781-1787 by neo-classical architect Robert Adam. The prominent location of the house at the entrance to Hyde Park, and just outside the toll gates at … MORE >>
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: north side of Hyde Park Corner
Location map
Heritage Rating:
? 
Arbury Hall Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, CV10 7PT
A superb Elizabethan mansion set in a lovely 18th century landscape garden, Arbury has been the home of the Newdigate family for over 4 centuries. In the late 18th century the Hall was rebuilt by Sir Roger Newdigate in ornate Gothic style. MORE >>
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location map
Heritage Rating:
? 
Ardington House Ardington, Wantage, Oxfordshire, England, OX12 8QA
A pleasing, symmetrical house built by the Strong brothers in 1720. Ardington is Baroque in style, set in quiet lawns and terraced gardens. The most prominent interior feature is the Imperial Staircase, one of the finest in the country. This style of staircase begins as two separate flights that … MORE >>
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: just off A34 between M4 and M40
Location map
Heritage Rating:
?