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The Treasure Houses of England is a special group of historic homes in England. These amazing places are some of the most famous stately homes in the country, and they are still owned by private families. The group started in the early 1970s with nine houses. Their main goal was to work together to let more people know about them and encourage visitors to come and explore their history and beauty.

Famous English Treasure Houses

Today, there are ten incredible houses in the Treasure Houses of England group. Each one has a rich history and has been home to important families for many years. Here are the houses that are part of this unique group:

  • Beaulieu Palace House in Hampshire: This house belongs to the Montagu family (the Barons Montagu of Beaulieu).
  • Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire: This grand palace is the home of the Marlborough family (the Dukes of Marlborough).
  • Burghley House in Cambridgeshire: This historic house is now looked after by the Burghley House Preservation Trust, but it was once owned by the Exeter family (the Marquesses of Exeter).
  • Castle Howard in North Yorkshire: The Howard family still oversees this beautiful castle through their company, Castle Howard Estate Limited. They were once the Earls of Carlisle.
  • Chatsworth House in Derbyshire: This magnificent house is the home of the Devonshire family (the Dukes of Devonshire).
  • Harewood House in West Yorkshire: This house belongs to the Harewood family (the Earls of Harewood).
  • Hatfield House in Hertfordshire: The Salisbury family (the Marquesses of Salisbury) are the owners of this impressive home.
  • Holkham Hall in Norfolk: This hall is the home of the Leicester family (the Earls of Leicester).
  • Leeds Castle in Kent: This famous castle has been owned by many different families over time. It is now cared for by the Leeds Castle Foundation.
  • Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire: This historic abbey is the home of the Bedford family (the Dukes of Bedford).

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See also

  • Historic Houses Association
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