15th-century chapel, restored by Gilbert Scott in 1875. Open as a second-hand bookshop with refreshments

The scale, grandeur and beauty of Stowe has inspired writers, philosophers, artists, politicians and members of the public from the 18th century to the present day. One of the most remarkable creations of Georgian England, Stowe was created by a family once so...

A visitor attraction since the 18th century, Stowe House and Landscape Gardens form one of the greatest and most imitated estates in Europe and have welcomed many literary, political and influential people as well as royals from around Europe. Stowe House is a major...

Claydon Estate has been the home of the Verney family since 1620. The Estate has a proud tradition of looking after the land, wildlife, property, employees and latterly visitors. The Verney family are keen to encourage more visitors to enjoy the Estate's scenery,...

In the 1750s at his family seat in Buckinghamshire, Sir Ralph Verney set out to create a country house of extraordinary grandeur that would dazzle his wealthy neighbours and outdo his political rivals. Thirty years on he was facing financial ruin.

Nether Winchendon House is a unique mediaeval and Tudor manor house, embellished in the Strawberry Hill Gothick style in the late 18th Century. Privately owned and open to the public only on certain days (generally in May) and for advertised fund-raising events....

Rare survival of a 17th-century duck decoy in working order. One of only a few left in the country

14th-century moated gatehouse, built by John de Haudlo and once part of a fortified manor house, set in gardens

This half-timbered Jacobean farmhouse, transformed by the de Rothschilds towards the end of the 19th century, now houses an exceptional collection of paintings, fine furniture and superb oriental porcelain. The extensive gardens are an attractive mix of formal and...

Building is a fine example of early timber-frame construction. The ground floor (now tenanted) was the village poor house.