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Aldenham Country Park, Hertfordshire

Aldenham Country Park, Hertfordshire

Created in 1971, this 175 acre of woodland, parkland and open water is an ideal setting for everyone. The park contains an.....

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Ascott House, Buckinghamshire

Ascott House, Buckinghamshire

This stunningly beautiful house began life in the 17th-century as a small timber-framed black and white farmhouse. It was.....

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Barton Hills Nature Reserve, Bedfordshire

Barton Hills NNR is an example of chalk grassland typical of the northern Chilterns. The site also includes areas of Chilterns.....

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Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire

Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire

Also referred to as Station-X, Bletchley Park was the top-secret wartime base of Allied code breakers, such as Alan Turing and.....

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Cainhoe Castle, Bedfordshire

Cainhoe Castle, Bedfordshire

The remains of a late 11th or early 12th century motte and bailey castle with three baileys. Cainhoe castle was probably occupied.....

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Chenies Manor House, Buckinghamshire

Chenies Manor House, Buckinghamshire

This fabulous house was owned by the Russell family until the 1950's. Chenies was originally built around 1640 for the Cheyne.....

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Chicheley Hall, Buckinghamshire

Chicheley Hall is a magnificent house built of russet brick dressed with mellow stone. It has a central projecting bay and giant.....

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Hatfield House, Hertfordshire

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire

Hatfield House built by Robert Cecil 1st Earl of Salisbury and Chief Minister to King James I in 1611, stands within its own.....

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Houghton House, Bedfordshire

Houghton House, Bedfordshire

Houghton House is a 3 story stately home built by Lady Pembroke in 1621. Houghton is reputedly the model for "House Beautiful" in.....

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Knebworth House, Hertfordshire

Knebworth House, Hertfordshire

One of England's most beloved stately homes, Knebworth House is famous worldwide for its rock concerts and as the home of.....

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Lee Valley Park, Essex

Lee Valley Park, Essex

A 26 mile long stretch following the river Lee, the Lee Valley Park is made up of country parks, heritage sites, lake and.....

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Maulden Wood, Bedfordshire

Maulden Wood is an attractive mix of semi-natural broadleaf woodland, acidic grassland and conifer plantations. A waymarked walk.....

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Mentmore Towers, Buckinghamshire

Mentmore Towers, Buckinghamshire

This was one of England's most important houses, it was built for Baron Meyer Amschel de Rothchild in 1855 by Joseph Paxton, the.....

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