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Historic Houses in Yorkshire

Beningbrough Hall    Red brick Queen Anne mansion, housing rich baroque interiors. Paintings from the National Portrait Gallery. Newly restored walled garden. Beningbrough, York, Yorkshire, England, YO30 1DD Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 8 m NW York, off A19 Website: Beningbrough Hall Email: beningbrough@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01904 472 027 Fax: 01904 470 002 National Trust Location map OS SE516 586 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Burton Agnes Hall    Red-brick and stone jewel built from 1601 by Robert Smythson (see Longleat and Hardwick). Carved wood and plaster screen graces the large great hall. Impressionist and modern paintings. Burton Agnes, Driffield, Yorkshire, England, YO25 0ND Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on A166 Website: Burton Agnes Hall Email: burton.agnes@farmline.com Phone: 01262 490 324 Fax: 01262 490 513 Location map OS TA103 633 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Burton Constable Hall    Red brick Elizabethan exterior gives way to 18th century interior, with much wooden furniture commissioned for the house. Ballroom, domed drawing room, museum of curiosities. Burton Constable, Skirlaugh, Yorkshire, England, HU11 4LN Attraction Type: Historic House Location: off A165 and B1238 Website: Burton Constable Hall Email: helendewson@btconnect.com Phone: 01964-562 400 Fax: 01964-563 229 Location map OS TA193 369 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Castle Howard    Here is John Vanbrugh's extraordinary baroque vision realized in all its extravagance for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle. One of the very first landscape gardens was built here, and there are paintings by Gainsborough and Rubens. The huge central dome has been restored after a 20th century fire. Castle Howard, York, Yorkshire, England, YO60 7DA Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 15 m NE York, off A64 Website: Castle Howard Phone: 01653 648 444 Fax: 1653 648 529 Location map Details of Castle Howard OS SE716 701 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Duncombe Park    Italianate baroque house begun 1711, set amid garden temples by Vanbrugh and William Robinson, with the ruins of Castle Helmsley to add atmosphere to the grounds. The house was a school for girls for much of the 20th century, now being brought back to its former glory. Helmsley, Yorkshire, England, YO62 5EB Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on A170 Website: Duncombe Park Email: liz@duncombepark.com Phone: 01439 770213 Fax: 01439 771114 Location map OS SE604 830 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Harewood House    The award winning home of the queen's first cousin, the Earl of Harewood, has an extensive events programme, thrilling outdoor entertainment, changing art exhibitions, premier Bird Garden, not to mention the stunning scenery. The house displays exquisite Robert Adam interiors, a rich collection of Chippendale furniture, fine porcelain and outstanding art pieces, from Italian Renaissance masterpieces and Turner watercolours to contemporary works. The Old Kitchen contains "the best collection of noble household copperware in the country" giving visitors a glimpse into an essential area of yesteryear's belowstairs life. Harewood, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, LS17 9LQ Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 7 m N Leeds, on A61 Website: Harewood House Email: info@harewood.org Phone: 0113 218 1010 Fax: 0113 218 1002 Location map Details of Harewood House OS SE311 446 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Newby Hall    William and Mary house built around a paved court. Interior is 18th century, with most of the work by Robert Adam, including the marble entry hall, drawing room, library, and sculpture gallery. Ripon, Yorkshire, England, HG4 5AE Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 4 m SE Ripon, on B6265 Website: Newby Hall Phone: 01423 322 583 Location map OS SE348 675 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Sledmere House    Austere grey stone exterior hides lavish 18th century interior. Ornate hall and staircase, Sevres porcelain and a Turkish theme room. Organ recitals enliven proceedings as you tour. Driffield, Yorkshire, England, YO25 3XG Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 24 m E York, off B1251 and 1253 Website: Sledmere House Email: info@sledmerehouse.com Phone: 01377 236 637 Fax: 01377 236 560 Location map OS SE931 648 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering