Situated in gorgeous Aberdeenshire countryside, Balmoral Castle welcomes the public to visit the grounds and garden free of charge throughout the year. As the historic Scottish home of the Royal Family since the 19th Century, Balmoral Castle offers plenty of things to do, including RunBalmoral in April, expedition tours of the grounds and even a trip to the exquisite Mews Gift Shop and Café.
Being a special place in Queen Elizabeth ΙΙ’s heart, Balmoral Castle is a perfect place to pay respects to the late sovereign.
Alternatively, you can visit Balmoral Castle’s incredible stunt double in Netflix’s The Crown, Ardverikie Castle. Located in Inverness-shire, the 38,000-acre estate is free to explore with plenty of outdoor pursuits and activities to discover.
The Sandringham Royal Parkland and Courtyard facilities are open all year round for the public to enjoy. With an exciting 20-point orienteering route to explore across the Royal Parkland estate, a Land Rover safari tour and an exciting winter light trail throughout December 2023 – there’s plenty to explore!
Situated in the civil parish of Althorp in West Northamptonshire, the Althorp Estate is the Grade I listed stately home of the Spencer family. As the childhood home and burial place of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, Althorp Estate is open throughout the spring and summer to explore.
With regular exhibitions, expansive gardens and access to the Main House, Althorp “showcases one of Europe’s finest private collections of furniture, paintings, and ceramics.” Visitors can even pay their respects to Princess Diana at her memorial site.
Open to visitors from Wednesday to Sunday weekly, at Kensington Palace and Gardens you can walk the paths the royals have taken for more than 300 years. Part of the Historic Royal Palaces, Kensington Palace is a gorgeous Royal treasure located in the heart of West London.
Planning a trip throughout the festive period? Discover a glorious cinematic experience and enjoy the Christmas classics at the Lune Winter Cinema.
Or why not check out Kensington Palace’s double in The Crown, Brocket Hall? Also appearing in The Queen (2006) and Pride and Prejudice (1995), Brocket Hall is famed for its appearances in period dramas, over 260-year history and gorgeous afternoon teas.
Located on The Mall in the St James’s district, London, Lancaster House doubles as the magnificent exterior and interior of Buckingham Palace – despite being just a stone’s throw from the real thing! This historic London mansion is renowned for its first-class event facilities and for holding outstanding wedding receptions.