Kettering, Northants

Known as “The English Versailles” the stunning Northampton home of the Duke of Buccleuch, the house boasts an outstanding collection of fine arts as well as 17th, 18th century French and English furniture, tapestries, porcelain, incomparable armoury and ceremonial coach.

The grounds feature historic parkland, plant centre, tearooms and an adventure woodland play area.