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Historic houses

Queen's House, Greenwich

Queen's House, Greenwich

© Janie Airey 2016

From country estates to world heritage sites, the UK is home to a rich array of historic houses, castles and architecture. Discover lavish interiors, captivating stories and beautiful landscaped gardens.

Must-see museums

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Places to visit with your National Art Pass

Brighton Museum & Art Gallery

Free entry and free exhibitions

Capesthorne Hall

Chavenage House

Christchurch Mansion

Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park

Darby Houses

Doddington Hall & Gardens

Dorfold Hall

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Stereoscopic autochrome plate of the Dairy, c. 1910

Stereoscopic autochrome plate of the Dairy, c. 1910

Photo: Waddesdon Image Library

Popular exhibitions

Must-see exhibitions for you to visit

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Stereoscopic autochrome plate of the Dairy, c. 1910

Alice's Wonderlands

22 March - 29 October 2023

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Recommendations for your next day out

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Gardens, glasshouses and conservatories for a tropical winter

A tropical oasis at Barbican, historic woodland at Dunham Massey and winter flowers at Mottisfont – these are some of our favourite winter gardens.

Suzi Ruffell at Bletchley Park

Comedian Suzi Ruffell takes her pal, fellow comedian Jenny Bede, to Bletchley Park in Milt…

Old Royal Naval College, exterior

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Fabulous film locations from the silver screen

From a legendary Pride and Prejudice moment to regal drama The Crown, learn more about some of the interior and exterior filming locations in the UK.

Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales

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Animal encounters: Museums with farms, butterfly houses, aviaries and more

Majestic horses, rare birds and even live beehives – explore the animal kingdom at these museums and historic houses this spring.

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Explore idyllic gardens at historic houses for springtime

Landscaped gardens, cascading countryside and perfect spots for a picnic – here’s our pick of the best grounds and gardens to visit for spring.

The Hepworth Wakefield Garden, April 2020.

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Where to see art outdoors: Sculpture parks and art gardens to visit now

Art and the great outdoors – have you ever known a better pairing? Head to these venues to see art in the open air, in dramatic garden and parkland...

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The National Art Pass lets you enjoy free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic places across the UK, while raising money to support them.

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