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Originally built in the Middle Ages by the Strickland family, who still live here, this imposing house has an exceptional series of oak‐panelled rooms culminating in the Inlaid Chamber. Portraits, fine furniture and ceramics accumulated over centuries by the family are shown alongside their recent photographs. …
Distance: 5 miles away

Many of the enchanting illustrations for Beatrix Potter's little tales were inspired by Hill Top. It remains as she left it and in each room can be found something that appears in one of her books. The cottage garden contains the same pleasing mix of flowers,…
Distance: 13.9 miles away

The historic home of the world‐renowned Gillow furniture making family, Leighton Hall, with itts romantic Gothic towers, acres of beautiful gardens and trained birds of prey annually lure thousands of visitors who are as enthralled with Leighton's fascinating heritage as they are captivated by the breathtaking beauty of…
Distance: 4.9 miles away

The Topiary Gardens at Levens are world‐famous in their own right, and are a must for any visitor to the English Lake District. When Col. Grahme, who had held the office of Privy Purse to King James II, came back to Levens in 1688 upon the…
Distance: 3.8 miles away

One of the best‐preserved and hardest‐working Castles in the country, Lancaster Castle is managed by Lancashire County Council and used as Courts and Prison. Within the Shire Hall there is a splendid display of over 600 shields bearing the arms of all the Sovereigns of England, and…
Distance: 12.6 miles away