Sandringham House, Royal country house in Sandringham, Norfolk, England
Sandringham House is a country residence in eastern England built of red brick with curved gables and decorative chimneys. Several wings wrap around a central courtyard, while the main rooms feature carved wood paneling, fireplaces, and tall windows overlooking the grounds.
The Prince of Wales purchased the estate in the second half of the 19th century and replaced the original house with a larger structure. Later monarchs expanded the grounds and made it a favored private residence away from London.
The royal family traditionally spends Christmas here, welcoming guests into rooms arranged much as they appear during private use. Visitors can sense how this working residence functions when the family is not present, with personal touches and everyday objects left in view.
The visit includes ground floor reception rooms, a museum displaying royal memorabilia, and extensive gardens open for walking. Tours are offered in several languages and the estate opens during the warmer months of the year.
Edward VII had every clock on the estate set half an hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time so that shooting parties had more daylight; the practice, known as Sandringham Time, was kept from 1901 until 1936, when Edward VIII abolished it. George V and George VI both died at the house, in 1936 and 1952.
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