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Britain's built heritage, chosen and checked
Each week Rob and Ali pick a handful of castles, manor houses, gardens, and estates worth your attention. They check the history, work out why they matter, and tell you straight. No roundups. No listicles. Just a few remarkable places.
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9 August 2026
Hidden Britain: Bamburgh Castle, Dyffryn Gardens, Gwrych Castle and More
A Cumbrian estate hosting archaeology talks over supper, a restored Edwardian rose garden in Wales that's only just flowered for the first time, a Welsh castle that's seen a 20% surge in visitors since reopening its Great Hall, and a Christmas grotto you need to book in August.
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2 August 2026
Hidden Britain: Chatsworth, Dunstanburgh Castle, Harlaxton Manor and More
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26 July 2026
Hidden Britain: Balvaird Castle, Mellerstain House, Caerphilly and More
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18 July 2026
Hidden Britain Issue 13: Scampston Hall, Braemar Castle and More Heritage Finds
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11 July 2026
Hidden Britain: Carlisle Castle, Housesteads Fort and More
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4 July 2026
Hidden Britain: Woodchester Mansion, Stokesay Castle and More
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27 June 2026
Hidden Britain: Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle, Great Dixter, Chartwell & More
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