Part of the UK Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information
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List of Historic Houses in England, Baddesley - BelvoirA 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 
Baddesley Clinton
Rising Lane, Knowle, Baddesley Clinton, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, B93 0DQ Moated manor of brick, stone, and half-timber construction, built around a small courtyard garden. Origins in the 13th century; the present house is largely Elizabethan. Not one but two hiding holes for priests (they were apparently needed, and in dramatic circumstances). MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 5 m SE Solihull, off A4141 Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Bantock House and Park
Finchfield Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England, WV3 9LQ A listed family home filled with heritage and craft objects. Located on 43 acres of parkland; visitors can walk the dogs, play a game of golf or just relax in the beautiful setting of the Park’s formal gardens. Inside the house, visitors are invited to use hands-on activities to unlock … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Basildon Park
Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, England, RG8 9NR This beautiful Palladian mansion was built in 1776-83. The interior is notable for its original delicate plasterwork and elegant staircase, as well as the unusual Octagon Room. The house fell on hard times early in the last century but was rescued and restored by Lord and Lady Iliffe, who filled … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 2.5 m NW Pangbourne, on A329 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Basing House
Redbridge Lane, Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, RG24 7HB Basing House was one one of the largest private houses in England, the home of William Paulet, Marquess of Winchester in the Tudor period. The house was besieged and destroyed by Oliver Cromwell in the Civil War. Visitors can view excavated remains of the Old House and tour the extensive … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 2 m E Basingstoke town centre Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Bateman's
Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, England, TN19 7DS Bateman's is a Jacobean manor that served as the home of writer Rudyard Kipling from 1902-1936. It is a comfortably furnished manor house, packed with Kipling memorabilia. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: off the A265 Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Beaulieu
Beaulieu, Hampshire, England, SO42 7ZN Beaulieu has a bit of something for everyone; an informal, homely mansion built upon the ruins of a medieval abbey, and the world famous National Motor Museum. Beaulieu Palace has intriguingly transformed the 14th century Great Gatehouse of Beaulieu Abbey into a comfortable family home beside the River Beaulieu. The … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 3 m SW Hythe on B3054 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Belmont House
Belmont Park, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, England, ME13 0HH An elegant 18th century house built by Samuel Wyatt in neo-classical style for Colonel John Montresor. The house later passed to General George Harris (later created Lord Harris). The 5th Lord Harris amassed a huge collection of historical clocks, which can be seen by visitors. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 4.5 m S Faversham, off A251 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Belsay Hall and Garden
Belsay, Northumberland, England, NE20 0DX There are not one but three attractions to see at Belsay. The most prominent is Belsay Hall, a lovely mansion built in the early 19th century by Sir Charles Monck, a member of the Middleton family who were also responsible for the nearby castle and mansion house. Monck was greatly … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: Located at Belsay village, on the A696 west of Morpeth. Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Belton House
Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, NG32 2LS A grand four-square Restoration house, one of the finest in England from this period. The interior has been sensitively restored to original 17th century style. Impressive chapels in the parish church in the grounds. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 3 m NE Grantham, on A607 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Belvoir Castle
Grantham, Leicestershire, England, NG32 1PD A romantic (fake) Gothic collosus atop a rocky tor. Begun in 1801 by James Wyatt for the 5th Duke of Rutland. When Wyatt died the bulk of the work was executed by the John Thoroton, whose primary credential for the job was his position as the family chaplain. Fantastic painted … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 7 m W Grantham, off A52 or A607 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
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HISTORY CORNERName the Historic attractionBritish Heritage AwardsCelebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual British History QuizThis Day in British History13 February, 1689 William and Mary jointly crowned monarchs of England Only the previous day Parliament declared a Declaration of Rights, making James II's constitutional reforms illegal Monarch Mayhem
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