How many Historic Houses properties are on Land & Legacy?
Over 400 Historic Houses member properties are on the map, covering England, Scotland and Wales.
Historic Houses -- Britain's independently owned historic houses and estates
Historic Houses is the membership association for historic properties in private ownership across Britain. Unlike National Trust or English Heritage sites, these houses remain in private hands -- many still lived in by the families that built them. Land & Legacy maps over 400 Historic Houses member properties across England, Scotland and Wales.
Find Historic Houses member properties on the map
The map covers all Historic Houses member properties across England, Scotland and Wales.
View on the heritage mapHistoric Houses properties on Land & Legacy
- Arundel Castle West Sussex
A working castle occupied by the Duke of Norfolk, with medieval towers and Victorian state rooms.
- Doddington Hall Lincolnshire
An Elizabethan manor house with walled gardens and rooms in continuous family use since 1600.
- Floors Castle Scottish Borders
Scotland's largest inhabited castle, on the banks of the River Tweed.
- Glamis Castle Angus
A turreted castle associated with the Bowes-Lyon family, with state rooms open to visitors.
- Hever Castle Kent
Anne Boleyn's childhood home, with a moat, Italian gardens and Tudor interiors.
- Highclere Castle Hampshire
The Victorian country house used as the filming location for Downton Abbey.
- Holker Hall Cumbria
A Victorian house with award-winning gardens and a food and garden festival each May.
- Sudeley Castle Gloucestershire
A Cotswolds castle with ruins, gardens and the tomb of Catherine Parr.
What is Historic Houses?
Historic Houses is the association for independently owned historic properties in Britain. Membership gives visitors access to hundreds of houses, gardens and estates that are not managed by public bodies. Many are still family homes.
A Historic Houses membership card gives free entry to participating properties throughout the year, starting from £71 annually. Find out more and join at historichouses.org/join. Historic Houses also campaigns on heritage policy, planning and estate management on behalf of private owners.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a Historic Houses membership to visit these properties?
No. Most properties sell tickets directly and are open to all visitors. A membership card gives free or reduced entry at participating properties.
How is Historic Houses different from the National Trust?
National Trust properties are managed by a charity. Historic Houses members are independent owners -- private families or trusts -- who manage their own properties and set their own opening arrangements.
How much does Historic Houses membership cost?
Membership starts from £71 per year. Current prices and tiers are at historichouses.org/join.