England’s summer treasures

THE Treasure Houses of England [www.treasurehouses.co.uk] offer gardens, parkland, exhibitions, and a schedule of events for the summer. 

Here are some of the highlights for days out:

• There are plenty of fun family activities at Blenheim Palace (Oxfordshire). Enjoy skills workshops, a petting zoo, 'Animal Encounters' talks, Punch and Judy Shows, face-painting, making re-cycled sculptures on the lawn, as well as discovering the Marlborough Maze and beautiful Butterfly House in the Pleasure Gardens. 

• Take a daily guided tour with a difference at Burghley (Lincolnshire), where every morning until September 3 (excluding Fridays and Sundays) you can find out about the horrible history associated with the house. 

• There are more than 30 rooms to explore at Chatsworth (Derbyshire), from the magnificent Painted Hall, regal State Rooms, restored Sketch Galleries and beautiful Sculpture Gallery. In the guest bedrooms, meet an Edwardian lady's maid who will be revealing the secrets of her mistress's suitcase of clothes, or dress up in one of the period costumes. 

• A nine-day medieval festival (August 23-31) comes to Leeds Castle (Kent), in association with The Royal Armouries. 

• The De Havilland Tiger Moth Rally (August 16-17) takes place at Woburn Abbey (Bedfordshire). It showcases vintage cars and planes.

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