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Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, reflected in the moat at dawn. Stock Photo

RMF7PT89–Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, reflected in the moat at dawn.

WILLIAM, 1ST BARON PAGET DE BEAUDESERT, (1505/6-63) Flemish, sixteenth century painting in the Gothick Hall at Plas Newydd, Anglesey. PLN/P/12. . English: WILLIAM, 1ST BARON PAGET DE BEAUDESERT, (1505/6-63) Flemish, sixteenth century painting in the Gothick Hall at Plas Newydd, Anglesey. PLN/P/12. . 1549. 1267 William Paget, 1st Baron Paget, 1549, Flemish (possibly Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen) Plas Newydd NT 1175924 Stock Photo

RMMNYCJT–WILLIAM, 1ST BARON PAGET DE BEAUDESERT, (1505/6-63) Flemish, sixteenth century painting in the Gothick Hall at Plas Newydd, Anglesey. PLN/P/12. . English: WILLIAM, 1ST BARON PAGET DE BEAUDESERT, (1505/6-63) Flemish, sixteenth century painting in the Gothick Hall at Plas Newydd, Anglesey. PLN/P/12. . 1549. 1267 William Paget, 1st Baron Paget, 1549, Flemish (possibly Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen) Plas Newydd NT 1175924

Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, reflected in the moat just before dawn. Stock Photo

RMF7PT87–Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, reflected in the moat just before dawn.

. English: Elizabeth Maitland, Duchess of Lauderdale ELIZABETH MURRAY, COUNTESS OF DYSART, DUCHESS OF LAUDERDALE, IN HER YOUTH (1626-98) by Sir Peter Lely (1618-80), painting in the Duchess's Bedchamber at Ham House, Richmond-upon-Thames. Elizabeth Murray Stock Photo

RMMMXAA5–. English: Elizabeth Maitland, Duchess of Lauderdale ELIZABETH MURRAY, COUNTESS OF DYSART, DUCHESS OF LAUDERDALE, IN HER YOUTH (1626-98) by Sir Peter Lely (1618-80), painting in the Duchess's Bedchamber at Ham House, Richmond-upon-Thames. Elizabeth Murray

RMF7PT85–Bodiam Castle, East Sussex, reflected in the moat at dawn.

The Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK5P5–The Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

RMFDK5PP–The Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

Housing on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK5T6–Housing on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

RMFDK5PT–The Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

Pony grazing on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK6AH–Pony grazing on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

A view over the old Wellington Pit colliery workings and the harbour on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK5PJ–A view over the old Wellington Pit colliery workings and the harbour on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum.

A view over the harbour and old colliery workings of Wellington Pit on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK5P7–A view over the harbour and old colliery workings of Wellington Pit on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum.

Looking south on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK68D–Looking south on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum.

The Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria, looking towards the old colliery buildings of the Haig Pit. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK68A–The Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria, looking towards the old colliery buildings of the Haig Pit. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum.

Rosebay willowherb on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK67G–Rosebay willowherb on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

Looking over the remains of an old industrial site towards the Lake District fells beyond, on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Hai Stock Photo

RMFDK6AT–Looking over the remains of an old industrial site towards the Lake District fells beyond, on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Hai

RMFDK67T–Rosebay willowherb on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

Illuminated manuscript with seal of Ferguson's Gang who were a group of anonymous benefactors active during the 1930s. Stock Photo

RMFDJR65–Illuminated manuscript with seal of Ferguson's Gang who were a group of anonymous benefactors active during the 1930s.

Minute book of meetings of the Ferguson's Gang, an early National Trust supporter group. Stock Photo

RMFDJR6A–Minute book of meetings of the Ferguson's Gang, an early National Trust supporter group.

Pony and a donkey grazing on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK6AB–Pony and a donkey grazing on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

RMFDK5T7–Housing on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

RMFDJR6B–Minute book of meetings of the Ferguson's Gang, an early National Trust supporter group.

Pithead on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK5RN–Pithead on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum.

Notecard of 'Red Biddy' as representative of Ferguson's Gang, who were a group of anonymous benefactors active during the 1930s. Stock Photo

RMFDJR66–Notecard of 'Red Biddy' as representative of Ferguson's Gang, who were a group of anonymous benefactors active during the 1930s.

RMFDK5P0–The Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

Archive document declaring 'Bill Stickers' as Deputy Legate of Ferguson's Gang who were a group of anonymous benefactors active during the 1930s. Stock Photo

RMFDJR67–Archive document declaring 'Bill Stickers' as Deputy Legate of Ferguson's Gang who were a group of anonymous benefactors active during the 1930s.

Remains of industrial workings on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK5RA–Remains of industrial workings on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

Wind turbines on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK69P–Wind turbines on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

The track in the garden at Antony, Cornwall, used for the horse and carriage scene in the 2010 Tim Burton film of Alice in Wonderland. Stock Photo

RMFDJYAC–The track in the garden at Antony, Cornwall, used for the horse and carriage scene in the 2010 Tim Burton film of Alice in Wonderland.

The Rock Garden in June at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria. The Rock garden covers almost an acre and is closely planted with dwarf conifers, Japanese maples and hardy ferns. Stock Photo

RMFDK179–The Rock Garden in June at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria. The Rock garden covers almost an acre and is closely planted with dwarf conifers, Japanese maples and hardy ferns.

A view of the shore of Wastwater at Wasdale, Cumbria. Stock Photo

RMFDJPJ2–A view of the shore of Wastwater at Wasdale, Cumbria.

RMFDK16D–The Rock Garden in June at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria. The Rock garden covers almost an acre and is closely planted with dwarf conifers, Japanese maples and hardy ferns.

Lady Stamford's Parlour, formerly called the Parlour, at Dunham Massey, Cheshire. Stock Photo

RMFDJG01–Lady Stamford's Parlour, formerly called the Parlour, at Dunham Massey, Cheshire.

Close view of a pink rhododendron in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. Stock Photo

RMFDJN8B–Close view of a pink rhododendron in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey.

Close view of bramble leaves and berries on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK6JN–Close view of bramble leaves and berries on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

Rhododendron and azalea in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. Stock Photo

RMFDJNAB–Rhododendron and azalea in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey.

Close view of striking white rhododendron in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. Stock Photo

RMFDJN7Y–Close view of striking white rhododendron in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey.

Close view of pink rhododendron in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. Stock Photo

RMFDJN9B–Close view of pink rhododendron in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey.

Close view of rhododendron leaves opening in spring in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. Stock Photo

RMFDJN88–Close view of rhododendron leaves opening in spring in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey.

Statue of The Wrestlers at Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire, photographed in the winter. The gardens were created in 1716 by John Aislabie and continued by his son William in the later eighteenth century. Stock Photo

RMFDJW06–Statue of The Wrestlers at Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire, photographed in the winter. The gardens were created in 1716 by John Aislabie and continued by his son William in the later eighteenth century.

Strikingly coloured rhododendrons in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. Stock Photo

RMFDJN89–Strikingly coloured rhododendrons in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey.

Close view of an orange azalea in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. Stock Photo

RMFDJN7X–Close view of an orange azalea in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey.

Bright red rhododendron in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. Stock Photo

RMFDJNA3–Bright red rhododendron in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey.

A long view of Leith Hill Place over the grounds at Dorking, Surrey. The country house was built c1600, and was the childhood home of the composer Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams in the twentieth century. He donated the house and its grounds to The National Tru Stock Photo

RMFDJN8P–A long view of Leith Hill Place over the grounds at Dorking, Surrey. The country house was built c1600, and was the childhood home of the composer Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams in the twentieth century. He donated the house and its grounds to The National Tru

Rhododendron and azaleas in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. Stock Photo

RMFDJN9N–Rhododendron and azaleas in the Rhododendron Wood planted around 1900 to create an attractive vista from Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey.

View along the cliff-top on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK5T9–View along the cliff-top on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

View along the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria towards the wind turbines. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK5RM–View along the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria towards the wind turbines. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum.

RMFDJW0A–Statue of The Wrestlers at Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire, photographed in the winter. The gardens were created in 1716 by John Aislabie and continued by his son William in the later eighteenth century.

RMFDK16C–The Rock Garden in June at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria. The Rock garden covers almost an acre and is closely planted with dwarf conifers, Japanese maples and hardy ferns.

Looking through barbed wire fencing towards Whitehaven, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK6J8–Looking through barbed wire fencing towards Whitehaven, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

RMFDK16H–The Rock Garden in June at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria. The Rock garden covers almost an acre and is closely planted with dwarf conifers, Japanese maples and hardy ferns.

RMFDK16J–The Rock Garden in June at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria. The Rock garden covers almost an acre and is closely planted with dwarf conifers, Japanese maples and hardy ferns.

RMFDK6AN–Looking through barbed wire fencing towards Whitehaven, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

View from the portico of Croome Court looking towards Park Seat at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. Stock Photo

RMFDJM1X–View from the portico of Croome Court looking towards Park Seat at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire.

The herbaceous border in June at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria. Stock Photo

RMFDK16B–The herbaceous border in June at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

Close view of Rosebay willowherb on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK67Y–Close view of Rosebay willowherb on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

Looking over the town and the wind farm beyond on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum. Stock Photo

RMFDK6JD–Looking over the town and the wind farm beyond on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Pit Mining Museum.

Stained glass quatrefoil window in a recess in the Chapel at Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon. The Chapel was restored in 1917 on the site of the abbey's high altar and was rededicated to St Benedict and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Stock Photo

RMFDJG33–Stained glass quatrefoil window in a recess in the Chapel at Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon. The Chapel was restored in 1917 on the site of the abbey's high altar and was rededicated to St Benedict and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Looking to the north front of Croome Court from the gate which was the original driveway, with the river to the right, at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. Capability Brown remodelled the exterior facades of the house in Classical Palladian st Stock Photo

RMFDJM06–Looking to the north front of Croome Court from the gate which was the original driveway, with the river to the right, at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. Capability Brown remodelled the exterior facades of the house in Classical Palladian st

RMFDJM1R–View from the portico of Croome Court looking towards Park Seat at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire.

Close view of one of the caryatids on the Carrara marble chimneypiece in the Drawing Room at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire Stock Photo

RMFDJKK7–Close view of one of the caryatids on the Carrara marble chimneypiece in the Drawing Room at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire

The Tea Room at Dunham Massey, Cheshire. Most of the paintings in this room were bought by the 5th and 6th Earls of Stamford during their tours of Italy. Stock Photo

RMFDJG7F–The Tea Room at Dunham Massey, Cheshire. Most of the paintings in this room were bought by the 5th and 6th Earls of Stamford during their tours of Italy.

Decorative base of the columns on the exterior of Dunham Massey, Cheshire. Stock Photo

RMFDJG48–Decorative base of the columns on the exterior of Dunham Massey, Cheshire.

RMFDJW09–Statue of The Wrestlers at Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire, photographed in the winter. The gardens were created in 1716 by John Aislabie and continued by his son William in the later eighteenth century.

The view from Jupiter Point down to the Lynher River at Antony, Cornwall. Stock Photo

RMFDJYA2–The view from Jupiter Point down to the Lynher River at Antony, Cornwall.

The Panorama Tower at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. The Tower was designed by Robert Adam but completed by James Wyatt after Adam's death in 1792. Stock Photo

RMFDJM0D–The Panorama Tower at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. The Tower was designed by Robert Adam but completed by James Wyatt after Adam's death in 1792.

RMFDK684–Rosebay willowherb on the Whitehaven Coast, Cumbria. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbour to the Haig Mining Museum.

RMFDJM0E–The Panorama Tower at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. The Tower was designed by Robert Adam but completed by James Wyatt after Adam's death in 1792.

The deer park at Studley Royal Water Gardens established by John Aislabie in 1716 adjoining Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire. Stock Photo

RMFDJRC6–The deer park at Studley Royal Water Gardens established by John Aislabie in 1716 adjoining Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire.

A view over tree stumps in the grounds of Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. The country house estate was donated to the NT by the composer Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1944. Stock Photo

RMFDJN8Y–A view over tree stumps in the grounds of Leith Hill Place, Dorking, Surrey. The country house estate was donated to the NT by the composer Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1944.

One of a pair of Coade stone sphinxes at the south front portico of the house at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. Stock Photo

RMFDJM1Y–One of a pair of Coade stone sphinxes at the south front portico of the house at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire.

A view through the scagliola columns to the glass-domed lantern of the Staircase Hall at first floor level, at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire. Stock Photo

RMFDJKK2–A view through the scagliola columns to the glass-domed lantern of the Staircase Hall at first floor level, at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire.

Peacock and peahen on the balustrade at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire Stock Photo

RMFDJKKC–Peacock and peahen on the balustrade at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire

The Staircase Hall with scagliola columns made to look like Sienna marble at first floor level, at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire Stock Photo

RMFDJKK1–The Staircase Hall with scagliola columns made to look like Sienna marble at first floor level, at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire

The sweeping staircase with bronzed balustrading in the Staircase Hall at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire Stock Photo

RMFDJKK6–The sweeping staircase with bronzed balustrading in the Staircase Hall at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire

Water trough in the garden at Godolphin House, near Helston, Cornwall. Stock Photo

RMFDJMFK–Water trough in the garden at Godolphin House, near Helston, Cornwall.

A view from the deer park to the lake at Studley Royal Water Garden, adjoining the estate at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire. John Aislabie began the creation of the water gardens in 1716 and the work was continued by his son William in the later eightee Stock Photo

RMFDJR3R–A view from the deer park to the lake at Studley Royal Water Garden, adjoining the estate at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire. John Aislabie began the creation of the water gardens in 1716 and the work was continued by his son William in the later eightee

Circular water trough at the front of Godolphin House, near Helston, Cornwall. Stock Photo

RMFDJMFA–Circular water trough at the front of Godolphin House, near Helston, Cornwall.

The Great Barn at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria. Stock Photo

RMFDK169–The Great Barn at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

The Green Silk Room at Dunham Massey, Cheshire. Stock Photo

RMFDJG4H–The Green Silk Room at Dunham Massey, Cheshire.

The scagliola columns, made to represent Sienna marble, of the Staircase Hall at first floor level, at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire Stock Photo

RMFDJKJW–The scagliola columns, made to represent Sienna marble, of the Staircase Hall at first floor level, at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire

A Sweet Chestnut tree and fallen trunk in the deer park at Studley Royal Water Garden, adjoining the estate at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire. John Aislabie began the creation of the water gardens in 1716 and the work was continued by his son William in Stock Photo

RMFDJR42–A Sweet Chestnut tree and fallen trunk in the deer park at Studley Royal Water Garden, adjoining the estate at Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire. John Aislabie began the creation of the water gardens in 1716 and the work was continued by his son William in

The garden with bluebells and primroses in April, and an old outbuilding on the Godolphin Estate, Helston, Cornwall. Stock Photo

RMFDJKHN–The garden with bluebells and primroses in April, and an old outbuilding on the Godolphin Estate, Helston, Cornwall.

Farm buildings on the Godolphin Estate, Helston, Cornwall. Stock Photo

RMFDJKHK–Farm buildings on the Godolphin Estate, Helston, Cornwall.

Erigeron karvinskianus growing on the steps on the south east front at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria. Stock Photo

RMFDK172–Erigeron karvinskianus growing on the steps on the south east front at Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

RMFDJKJP–The scagliola columns, made to represent Sienna marble, of the Staircase Hall at first floor level, at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire

Pirton Castle at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. James Wyatt designed this eyecatcher in 1801. Stock Photo

RMFDJM0A–Pirton Castle at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. James Wyatt designed this eyecatcher in 1801.

RMFDJKHJ–Farm buildings on the Godolphin Estate, Helston, Cornwall.

A view over Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria. The Candlestick, a ventilation shaft built in 1850 for the old Wellington Pit, stands sentinel. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbou Stock Photo

RMFDK68X–A view over Whitehaven Harbour, Cumbria. The Candlestick, a ventilation shaft built in 1850 for the old Wellington Pit, stands sentinel. The National Trust is now managing the first section of this area on the west coast of Cumbria, from Whitehaven Harbou

RMFDJKK4–The sweeping staircase with bronzed balustrading in the Staircase Hall at Berrington Hall, Herefordshire

Park seat at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. Stock Photo

RMFDJKYX–Park seat at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire.

The Wilderness Walk at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. Stock Photo

RMFDJM0N–The Wilderness Walk at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire.

RMFDJM09–Pirton Castle at Croome Park, Croome D'Abitot, Worcestershire. James Wyatt designed this eyecatcher in 1801.

The view from Jupiter Point down to the house at Antony, Cornwall. Stock Photo

RMFDJY9Y–The view from Jupiter Point down to the house at Antony, Cornwall.

The north west front of Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria. Stock Photo

RMFDK16F–The north west front of Sizergh Castle, near Kendal, Cumbria.

View over topiary mounds towards the Shelter House at the end of the Dahlia Walk at Biddulph Grange Garden, Staffordshire. The garden was designed in the mid-nineteenth century by James Bateman to display his extensive plant collection. Stock Photo

RMFDJP8N–View over topiary mounds towards the Shelter House at the end of the Dahlia Walk at Biddulph Grange Garden, Staffordshire. The garden was designed in the mid-nineteenth century by James Bateman to display his extensive plant collection.