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Allegedly haunted since the sixteenth century, Okehampton Castle was once the largest Castle in Devon and home to Hugh Courtenay, Earl of Devon.

Built for charitable public purpose rather than to glorify personal status, the Old Royal Naval College has been a place much enjoyed and admired since it was established by Royal Charter in 1694 for the relief and support of seamen and their dependents.

A windswept hilltop in Wiltshire that has captured the imagination for more than 5,000 years. At first Old Sarum (Old Salisbury) was just a mound treated with reverence and respect until the Bronze Age (2000BC) when people started to bury their dead there. Then an Iron Age fortress was built, followed by a military post in Roman times, a Saxon royal estate and then, by the time of the Norman conquest in 1066, a royal palace and cathedral. Now you can wander amongst its ruins, explore the medieval site and imagine what it would have been like to live there.

One of the most exciting excavation projects in Britain, the site contains evidence for settlement dating from the Bronze Age to the present century. Recent work has revealed part of a 19th century crofting settlement, 17th century midden deposits, a Pictish building with rooms formed by stone piers surrounding a central space, like the spokes of a wheel, and the remains of an imposing Iron Age round tower, known as a broch.

A romantic English castle built in the late 14th century in a secluded lakeside setting...

Built by Henry II to guard the coastline against foreign mercanaries, this castle is remarkably well preserved...

Attractive rural 18th century mansion and gardens.

The retreat in the country much-loved by Queen Victoria, this stately home is an opulent display of architecture, interiors and gardens.

From Royal Castle to gaol to film set and last year revived with a wonderful hotel, restaurants and a fascinating exhibition.