Treasure Houses of England facts for kids
The Treasure Houses of England are a special group of ten amazing historic homes. These homes are like giant, beautiful mansions that have been owned by important families for hundreds of years. They came together in the early 1970s. Their goal was to help more people visit and enjoy these incredible places. It's a bit like a team of grand houses working together!
Explore the Grand Houses
Ten incredible houses are part of this group today. Here they are, along with where they are located and the historic families who owned them:
- Beaulieu Palace House in Hampshire. This house has been home to the Montagu family for a very long time.
- Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. This huge palace is the family home of the Dukes of Marlborough. It's famous for its grand history.
- Burghley House in Cambridgeshire. This house belongs to the Marquess of Exeter's family. Today, a special trust helps look after it.
- Castle Howard in North Yorkshire. This grand estate was the home of the Earls of Carlisle. Now, a family company helps manage it.
- Chatsworth House in Derbyshire. This stunning house is the family seat of the Dukes of Devonshire.
- Harewood House in West Yorkshire. This beautiful home belongs to the Earls of Harewood family.
- Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. This historic house is the home of the Marquesses of Salisbury.
- Holkham Hall in Norfolk. This impressive hall is the family home of the Earls of Leicester.
- Leeds Castle in Kent. Many different families owned this castle over time, with Olive, Lady Baillie being the last private owner. Now, a foundation owns it, keeping it open for everyone.
- Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire. This historic abbey is the family home of the Dukes of Bedford.
See These Amazing Places
Learn More
- Historic Houses Association
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