Broadlands

Broadlands is a Palladian country house in Romsey Extra, Hampshire, surrounded by formal gardens and rolling meadows along the River Test. The rooms display furniture, paintings and plasterwork ceilings from different centuries, while the grounds offer maintained paths and mature trees.

The grounds belonged to an abbey in the 11th century before passing into private ownership in 1547 and later being rebuilt. Henry John Temple, who served as Prime Minister, lived here in the 19th century and shaped the estate's history.

The name comes from the flat meadows along the river, where cattle grazed for centuries and still surround the grounds today. Visitors see rooms where aristocratic families received guests and shaped British politics, while the parkland invites walking.

Guided tours through the house take place on summer weekday afternoons, and entry tickets are sold at the entrance. The gardens and paths suit quiet walks, with sturdy footwear recommended in wet weather.

Elizabeth II and Prince Philip spent their honeymoon here in 1947, followed by Prince Charles and Princess Diana in 1981. The royal connection made the estate a symbol for important family events across generations.

Location: Romsey

Architects: Lancelot Brown, Henry Holland

Architectural style: Palladian architecture

Website: https://broadlandsestates.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 50.98056,-1.49694

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00