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Hampton Court Palace
East Molesey
Surrey
KT8 9AU
+44 (0)870 752 7777

In 1514 Hampton Court Palace was just a small manor house then Cardinal Wolsey took it over and transformed it into a magnificent Palace. In 1528 he gave it to Henry the VIII who extended it…

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This moated Tudor house was built in the 16 century but after a while was left to fall into disrepair. Then In 1930 Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicolson took over what was left of the building, over the years they lovingly restored the house and the gardens. Sissinghurst…

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Leeds Castle history started in the 12th century and it has been continually lived in since, over the years it has been extended and renovated and is now said to be the loveliest castle in the world. Set in the middle of a lake and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens,…

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n 1070 William the Conqueror chose Windsor as a base to guard London from the west. Since then it has been a continuous home to the royal family. Over the years many of the royal residence have made their own mark on the castle and this has made it a…

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