Newby Hall, near Ripon, is the Yorkshire home of Mr & Mrs Richard Compton. Featured in BBC television's "Heirs & Graces", this beautiful late 17th century house, with much of the interior later designed by Robert Adam, was built under the guidance of Sir Christopher Wren.

Castle Howard is so much more than just a magnificent 18th Century house with extensive collections and breathtaking parkland and gardens. It is also a diverse 10,000 acre estate, operating a range of business interests including property, farming, forestry as well as tourism and retail. It is the profits from these business activities that underwrite the environmental stewardship programme and the massive challenge of restoration that exists on the Estate

Set in beautiful countryside at the entrance to Wensleydale, this extensive romantic garden is surrounded by 18th Century Parkland with a superb John Carr house (not open). Fine trees and woodland walks combine with an interesting collection of alpines and extensive shrubs and roses. Explore the stream garden with its large architectural plants and reflection ponds.