National Trust properties worth a visit

National Trust properties worth a visit

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eybic

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9,212 posts

173 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Does anyone have suggestions for some nice NT properties in the area worth visiting?

I'm going to go to Cliveden at some point but the other half wants to look around the house too which means we'll have to wait a few months until it reopens.

I want to to go somewhere nice and take some pretty photos while the family wander around.

Thank you

krisdelta

4,566 posts

200 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Winkworth Arboretum is beautiful in the autumn (e.g. right now). Although more of a "park" than "property". Get there early to avoid scrambling for a parking spot. A lovely place for a walk and a few pictures.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winkworth-arboret...

Planet Claire

3,316 posts

208 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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Not that I've been but Hughenden is near to Clivden - the home of Benjamin Disraeli and a bit further away is Waddesden Manor.

At the weekend I went to Nuffield Place, home of Lord Nuffield (William Morris), a small, modest home considering the amount of money he gave away. Greys Court isn't too far away either.

On the other side of Reading, near Pangbourne, is Basildon Park. If your other-half enjoyed Downton Abbey then she'll like Basildon Park as the rooms were used as the location of the family's London home.

Old Merc

3,486 posts

166 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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I'll second all above,particularly Benjamin Disraeli`s place Hughenden,stunning house and gardens.Apparently it was used for WW2 top secret stuff and has a very interesting WW2 museum in the cellar.
I will add The Vine at Sherborne St John near Basingstoke and Hinton Ampner near Alresford.

LemonParty

590 posts

235 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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I'd second the Vyne near Basingstoke, except it's roof is being renovated and has a lot of scaffolding up, and only the ground floor of the house is open.

However, when we were last there they were telling us that you will be able to get up on the roof for a walk about with the scaffolding - could give some spectacular views? Looks like this isn't until early 2017 though

motco

15,918 posts

245 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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A motoring forum must have a mention of Lord Nuffield's place! Nuffield Place

alock

4,224 posts

210 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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I like the National Trust app on my phone. It lists the properties based on their distance from your current location.

Jagmanv12

1,573 posts

163 months

Wednesday 2nd November 2016
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We have been to most of the places mentioned, plus others from Sevenoaks to Aylesbury.

Winkworth Arboretum is best visited when the weather has been dry for a week or so. Can get muddy if wet.

Recommend Waddesden Manor - lovely gardens when flowers in bloom.