One thing England is known for are its many fine stately homes and manor houses. They’ve had a troubled history in the last century as families have been forced to sell them off or donate them to the National Trust. Many have even been demolished. That being said there are still many beautiful stately homes left to visit in England – the types of buildings you think of when you imagine England.
From homes that were featured in films and TV shows to houses that played major parts in history – here is our list of the Top 11 best Stately Homes in England. We’ve pulled the most amazing pictures from Flickr that we can find and have also put in Trivia bout each home from Wikipedia, along with the location and website link for each Stately Home.
Please keep in mind this post if focused solely on the top Stately Homes and Manor Houses in England, we plan to do posts for Scotland and Wales in the future.
England has an enormous range of scenery and character despite its relatively small area. Devon and Cornwall are famous for their sandy beaches but also contain the moorland wilderness of Exmoor and Dartmoor. The rugged beauty of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales contrasts with the gentle rolling hills and fields of the Cotswolds and the South Downs. Every county has its own special character. The distinctive cities, cathedrals and castles, mean that England has something for everyone to enjoy.