Historic BuildingsOundle

Burghley is one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age. Built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587, the main part of the House has 35 major rooms on the ground and first…
Distance: 11.3 miles away

Winners of the Leicester & Leicestershire Best Attraction Award 2003. For centuries Rockingham Castle has entertained royalty and private guests within its ancient walls. The history and tradition continue.The Castle stands on the edge of an escarpment giving dramatic views over the Welland Valley and five counties.…
Distance: 10.2 miles away

Lyddington Bede House was originally one wing of a medieval rural palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln. Although it is not known when it was first built, the land was certainly owned by the church in the time of William the Conqueror. The property was…
Distance: 11.1 miles away

As a surviving Elizabethan garden lodge, still within its mostly undisturbed Elizabethan setting, Lyveden is unique. Together with the original garden layout, Lyveden provides a fascinating glimpse into the design and styles resulting from prosperous Elizabethan times. The lodge, in its mystical setting, was built to…
Distance: 3.3 miles away

Prebendal Manor House, one of the most historic properties in Northamptonshire. The Grade I listed Prebendal Manor House is the earliest surviving dwelling in Northamptonshire. The present stone house dating from the early 13th century stands on a historic site, which includes two medieval fishponds, and…
Distance: 5.5 miles away