The family home of Sir Winston Churchill from 1924 until the end of his life. Musuem and Exhibition rooms contain displays, sound recordings and superb collections of memorabilia from Sir Winston's political career.

One of England's greatest family owned stately homes with a history going back six and a half centuries. A marvellous mix of paintings, tapestries and furniture from the 15, 16th and 17th centuries can be seen throughout the house. The gardens were first laid out in the 14th century and have been developed over successive years by the Sidney family who first came to Penshurst in 1552.

Dating from the 1890s and containing original Morris & Co furnishings and decorations, Standen survives today as a remarkable testimony to the ideas of the Arts and Crafts movement.

The Pavilion is the former seaside residence of King George VI. Originally a simple farmhouse, in 1787 architect Henry Holland created a neo-classical villa on the site. It was later transformed into its current Indian style by John Nash between 1815 and 1822. A quite breathtaking Regency Palace.

This was the home of Rudyard Kipling for over 30 years. This home inspired him to write some of his well-loved works including Puck of Pooks Hill and Rewards and Fairies.

The birthplace of Christopher Lloyd, gardening author. The house boasts the largest surviving timber-framed hall in the country.

Dating from the 11th century, the Castle is both ancient fortification and stately home of the Dukes of Norfolk and their ancestors and is now the principal residence of the present 18th Duke and Duchess and their family.

This was the childhood home of Ann Boleyn, Henry VIII's second wife. The castle was later given to Henry VIII's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves. In 1903, the estate was brought by the American millionaire, William Waldorf Astor who spent an immense amount of time, money and imagination in restoring the castle.

The site of a saxon royal manor, a Norman fortress and a royal palace to the Kings and Queens of England, the chequered history of Leeds Castle continues well into the 20th Century.

One of the largest and most spectacular woodland gardens in England. The 240 acre valley is world famous for its spring display of Azaleas and Rhododendrons around the seven lakes.

One of the great gardens of the Susses weald, with rare and beautiful plants, shrubs and trees from all over the world. Wall garden, rose garden, and Pinetum.

A magnificent 120 acre landscaped garden with four lakes.

Set within 20 acres of parkland garden. Planting ranges from he formality of the Italian garden or Rose garden to the lush and subtropical drama of the Round Dell.

One the World's most celebrated gardens, the creation of Vita Sackville-West and her husband Sir Harold Nicolson. A series of small, enclosed compartments, intimate in scale and romantic in atmosphere, provide outstanding design and colour throughout the season.

Kew Gardens in the country. A superb collection of exotic trees, shrubs and other plants many displayed in a geographic manner. Extensive water gardens, a winter garden, a rock walk and walled gardens.