National Trust: National Treasures

Season 1

TV-G

This series provides a guided tour to some of the UK's most delightful places. The programmes were produced by Sky Arts and were among the first ever to be filmed and broadcast in HD. The properties covered are Castle Drogo, The Vyne, Calke Abbey, Waddesdon Manor, Hardwick Hall, Castle Ward, Ham House, Bateman's, Willow Road & The Homewood and Powis Castle.

The series takes you on a guided tour of the selected properties, charting each of their often colourful histories and revealing a selection of their art treasures.

Narrated by Nigel Havers.

Where to Watch National Trust: National Treasures • Season 1

10 Episodes

Hardwick Hall
E1
Hardwick HallDiscover efforts to preserve Derbyshire's Hardwick Hall, which houses Europe's finest collection of 16th- and 17th-century tapestries.
Calke Abbey
E2
Calke AbbeyTake a tour of Calke Abbey in Ticknall, Derbyshire, examining steps taken by the National Trust to arrest the decline of this once-great baroque mansion.
The Vyne
E3
The VyneThe Vyne, a 16th-century house in Sherborne St John (Basingstoke, Hampshire) was built during the reign of Henry VIII and given to the National Trust in 1958.
Waddesdon Manor
E4
Waddesdon ManorExamine the riches of Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. Built in the 19th century for the powerful Rothschilds family, the house boasts an enviable collection of French art and furniture.
Castle Drogo
E5
Castle DrogoTour Castle Drogo, near Exeter in Devon. It was designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens and built between 1911 and 1931 on behalf of millionaire Julius Drewe.
Powis Castle
E6
Powis CastleAdmire the treasures of Powis Castle, near Welshpool. Originally constructed for Welsh princes in the 13th century, the site is now home to a world-famous garden.
Willow Road and The Homewood
E7
Willow Road and The HomewoodVisit two notable modernist houses: Willow Road, home of architect Erno Goldfinger, and The Homewood, designed by Patrick Gwynne.
Ham House
E8
Ham HouseExplore this Stuart mansion in Richmond. Built in 1610 for Sir Thomas Vavasour, it is reputedly one of the most haunted houses in Britain.
Batemans
E9
BatemansExplore this Jacobean house in Burwash, East Sussex, which was the home of author Rudyard Kipling during the 1930's. The exquisite interior and grounds reflect the author's association with and love of India.
Castle Ward
E10
Castle WardExplore this 18th-century mansion in Strangford, County Down, famed for its mixture of architectural styles. Can Classical and Gothic styles work in unity?