Johansens Historic Houses, Castles and Gardens 1998

This guide features over 1200 sites throughout Britain and Ireland, including members of the Historic Houses Association and those administered by the National Trust, English Heritage, and the National Trust for Scotland. Established since 1954, this title also includes a collection of European historic houses and castles open to the public. Entires are clearly presented and illustrated by county, allowing the reader to search for places to visit in a particular area. The book provides a calendar of events, properties licensed for civil marriages, a list of where to stay, properties open all year round, where to find art collections, and advice on the best cream teas, and the best places to go with children. Johansens inspectors monitor the standard of these establishments, which are inspected at least once a year.