* Historic Houses Association

'The HHA represents 1500 privately-owned historic houses, castles and gardens throughout the UK. These are listed buildings or designated gardens, usually Grade I or II*, and are often outstanding. Many are considered to be iconic symbols of Britain's unique heritage. Around 300 HHA houses open to the public for day visitors, attracting between them about 14 million visitors each year. Others open for special visits, weddings, corporate events or short breaks ...

'Friends Membership Scheme 'The Friends of the HHA, formed in 1980, is an important group within the Association. It is made up of individuals and families who, in recognition of their support, are offered free access during normal opening hours to nearly 300 historic houses and gardens which are owned by Members of the Association and open regularly to the public.There are currently more houses and gardens within the HHA Friends Scheme than owned by the National Trust and English Heritage put together and the opportunity to visit all these properties, free of charge, represents excellent value for money. The Friends Scheme intends for our Friends to visit a wide selection of properties so if you are planning to visit one particular property on a regular basis, it may be more appropriate to purchase their season ticket, if available.'