Longleat, English country house in Horningsham, England
The estate encompasses 9,000 acres of land, including 1,000 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown, 4,000 acres of farmland, and 4,000 acres of woodland.
Sir John Thynne commissioned architect Robert Smythson to design this Elizabethan residence after a fire destroyed the original Longleat Priory in 1567.
The estate stands as an exemplar of Elizabethan architecture, featuring intricate design elements and a distinguished collection of historical artifacts within its halls.
Visitors can access the estate through guided tours, which include viewing the state rooms, exploring the gardens, and experiencing the safari park facilities.
The property made history as the first stately home in England to open its doors to the public and establish the first safari park outside of Africa.
Location: Horningsham
Architects: Robert Smythson
Architectural style: Elizabethan architecture
Website: https://longleat.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.18568,-2.27435
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:44
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
1 km
Cley Hill
3.5 km
Longleat Woods
1.5 km
Hales Castle
1.7 km
Roddenbury Hillfort
1.5 km
Church of St Mary
2.4 km
Church of St Katherine
2.3 km
Milestone, by southbound lay-by 200m W village in hedgerow
2.8 km
Church of St John the Baptist
1.9 km
Longleat Hedge Maze
350 m
Milestone About 300 Metres To East Of Park Hill Cottage
1.4 km
The Royal Oak
2.6 km
Milestone About 250 Metres South East Of Baycliffe Farm
3.4 km
Milestone At Ngr St 7913 4469
2.5 km
Boathouse And Covered Bridge At Longleat House
159 m
Hillfort, two bowl barrows, medieval strip lynchets and a cross dyke on Cley Hill
3.5 km
Milestone At Ngr St 7886 4196
2.3 km
St Algars Farmhouse
2.4 km
Sturford Mead
2.8 km
Milestone About 100 Metres From Somerset County Boundary, To South West Of Horningsham Village
2.8 km
County Boundary Post On Road Bridge At Junction To Horningsham
2.2 km
Milestone At Ngr St 7799 4317
2.9 km
Milestone About 150 Metres South Of Bath Arms
1.4 km
Orangery With Walled Garden To Rear At Longleat House
154 m
Milestone, 500m W Lower Barn Farm
3.2 km
Milestone, Longleat Park; Longcombe East Hanging
2.9 km
Milestone, between Frome and Lane End
3.6 km
Milepost, 100m W Lower Shutes Cottage,
3.6 kmReviews
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