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Castles, Palaces & Stately Homes

Beaumaris Castle is an unfinished 13th century fortress on the Island of Anglesey.
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A historic house, museum and gallery situated in 260 acres of magnificent parkland in Denbighshire, North Wales
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Explore the historic gardens of Aberglasney House which features walled gardens, cloisters and beautiful woodlands
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Explore the ruins of this 13th century castle
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St James's Palace in London is the official residence of the Royal Sovereign. It has over 300 years of history but is not open to the public.
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Apsley House is a grade I listed building which was the home built for the Duke of Wellington after his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo.
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Hailes Castle is a 14th century riverside castle which belonged to the Hepburn family during the most important centuries of its existence.
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Hylton Castle is a ruined stone castle originally built by the Hylton family in 1066, & rebuilt in stone in the 15th century.
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Wigmore Castle was built in the late 12th century on the site of a wooden castle founded after the Norman Conquest, around 1070.
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Weeting Castle is a 12th-century ruin of a fortified manor house with a three-story-high tower.
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Built in the 17th century, Audley End House is a magnificent building, & includes a Victorian Service Wing , stables & garden.
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The Royal Mews house the horse-drawn carriages and motor cars that provide transport for The Queen and other members of the Royal Family
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Craigievar Castle, built in 1626, is a pinkish harled castle which was the seat of Clan Sempill.
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Buckingham Palace's 19 state rooms, ballroom and gardens are open to visitors during August and September.
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Clarence House is home to the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and Princes Harry and William.
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This famous yacht once travelled the world with the Royal family. Discover the history of the ship and how it operated during its service.
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The Queen's official residence in Edinburgh but was also home to Mary Queen of Scots. Full of fine art, tapestries and furniture.
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Kenwood House dates from the early 17th century and was donated to the nation by Lord Iveagh, a memeber of the Guinness family.
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Built by Sir Alan Mortimer, Aberdour Castle dates from around 1200, making it one of the oldest standing castles in Scotland.
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Blackness Castle, built in the 1440's, has served as a royal residence, a prison and an ammunition depot.
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