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, Dalemain - DunhamA 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 
Dalemain
Penrith, Lake District, Cumbria, England, CA11 0HB The smooth Georgian front belies the medieval heritage of Dalemain, home to the same family since 1679. The house is built around an inner courtyard, and the interior rooms are a charming mixture of formal Georgian rococo and paneled Elizabethan. Take a break in the medieval hall, now the tea … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 3 miles SW Penrith, on the A592 Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Danson House
Danson Park, Bexleyheath, Kent, England, DA6 8HL Danson House was built in 1766 by Sir Robert Taylor for Sir John Boyd, a wealthy merchant. It is one of the best examples of Palladian architecture in the country. Much of the interior was designed by William Chambers. The house has recently undergone extensive restoration. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on A2 at Danson interchange Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Deene Park House
Deene, Corby, Northamptonshire, England, NN17 3EW A 16th century manor house that has been in the hands of the Brudenell family since 1514. Deene Park was built around a much older medieval manor house, and incorporates parts of the older building. For many years Deene Park was the seat of the Earls of Cardigan. Among the … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Doddington Hall
Doddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN6 4RU An Elizabethan house of red brick, probably the work of Robert Smythson, who was also responsible for Hardwick and Longleat. A mix of rooms, ranging from intimate to bleak, is on display. At least as fascinating as the house is the story of its past. The Delaval family inherited in … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 5 m W Lincoln in Doddington, off B1190 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Donington-le-Heath Manor
Donington-le-Heath, Coalville, Leicestershire, England, LE67 2FW Small 13th century manor house in remarkably good condition. Great hall remains unaltered. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 1 S m Coalville, off A50 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Dorfold Hall
Nantwich, Cheshire, England, CW5 8LD A Jacobean mansion built in 1616 for Ralph Wilbraham and finished in 1621. The interiors retain their original oak panelling and plaster ceilings. Of particular note is the state Drawing Room, which features a barrel-vaulted ceiling with highly decorative strapwork and plaster pendants. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Dorney Court
Windsor, Berkshire, England, SL4 6QP A rambling Tudor manor which has been the home of the Palmer family for over 450 years. The house showcases early family portraits, needlework, and works of art in an attractive set of Tudor and Elizabethan rooms. The galleried hall is especially attractive. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 2 m W Eton, off M4 at Junction 7 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Dudmaston Estate
Quatt, Shropshire, England, WV15 6QN A 17th century country house in Queen Anne style, filled with a superb art collerction, including ceramics and Dutch art. Dudmaston Hall was built around 1700, with some remodelling in the period between 1820 and 1840. The house is a two storey rectangluar block, with later wings. It is not … MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location map Heritage Rating:  ?
Duncombe Park
Helmsley, Yorkshire, England, YO62 5EB Italianate baroque house begun 1711, set amid garden temples by Vanbrugh and William Robinson, with the ruins of Castle Helmsley to add atmosphere to the grounds. The house was a school for girls for much of the 20th century, now being brought back to its former glory. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on A170 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
Dunham Massey
Altrincham, Cheshire, England, WA14 4SJ Georgian facade covers Elizabethan underpinnings. Wood paneled chapel, 18th century paintings and furniture. MORE >> Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 3 miles SW of Altrincham, off the A56 Location map Heritage Rating: ?
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