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With hundreds of acres of land and art collections dating back centuries, it is perhaps difficult to imagine Britain’s grand country homes – and their well-heeled inhabitants – ever facing financial pressure. But the reality is that these stately piles have been hard hit by the coronavirus crisis and the government measures introduced to try … Read more
National Trust is set to reopen seven of its stately homes after lockdown forced them to close – including Kingston Lacy in Dorset and Petworth in Sussex National Trust is reopening a small number of its houses to visitors By the end of the week, seven properties will be open in England & N. Ireland … Read more
National Trust castles and stately homes across Britain reopen their gardens today… but nearly ALL are already fully booked to visitors Historic stately homes and gardens are reopening to visitors across Britain today Nearly all of the sites are fully booked, and visitors must buy tickets in advance Scotney Castle in Kent, Belton House in … Read more
National Trust bosses will start to reopen some of Britain’s best loved public gardens from next week … but stately homes will stay shut The National Trust said it will be reopening 29 of its public gardens from June 3 But trust houses and shops will stay closed, along with cottages and campsites The Royal … Read more
Prince Charles has been warned of the environmental impact of building a luxury wedding venue in the grounds of his Scottish stately home – only one day after he urged others to protect the planet on Earth Day. The new state-of-the-art building is set to be built at Dumfries House in Cumnock, Scotland, to allow … Read more