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The Duke of Northumberland's London house is definitely des res: beautiful grounds, an impressive stately home and massive conservatory. Not to miss.
West London starts to feel like the countryside very quickly, despite its proximity to the centre of one of the world’s largest cities. That’s why the monarchy and aristocracy have chosen to build homes here for centuries — within easy reach of the seat of power with all the benefits of rural England. Here are some of the best sights to explore.
The Duke of Northumberland's London house is definitely des res: beautiful grounds, an impressive stately home and massive conservatory. Not to miss.
These famed gardens and grand palm houses live up to their reputation. Behind the landscaping lies one of the world's most industrious conservation programmes.
A unique opportunity to see one of the most intact Tudor palaces in England. Roam the corridors where Henry VIII got up to all those infamous deeds.
Once voted the UK's Favourite Nature Reserve. Hard to believe that you're so close to the centre of London. Many species of indigenous wildlife and plants.
One of the few neo-Palladian villas remaining in the UK, the sprawling gardens of this spectacular house are also home to numerous interesting events.
One of London's Royal Parks, the opportunity of taking a stroll in lovely countryside comes with the added benefit that you might encounter herds of wild deer.