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How well do you know your period dramas? We asked TripAdvisor to select the best grand stately homes from well-known TV programmes and films and have put them in a quiz for you to test your knowledge.
Guess the famous stately homes in Britain and Ireland below...
Travel quiz: Guess the stately home
- Northanger Abbey, aka Lismore Castle, Ireland<p> <strong>Did you know? </strong>This stately home's 17th Century outer walls are believed to be the oldest in Ireland and within them are eight acres of gardens. Set in deepest Waterford, one TripAdvisor traveller said: 'This is a must-see in Lismore.'</p>
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- Which historical film was made here?<p> This National Trust-owned house in Sevenoaks, Kent won a star role in when it featured as the home of the Boleyn family. Which film was it?</p>
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- Knole House, Kent, location for The Other Boleyn Girl<p> Did you know? Knole House is one of Britain's largest houses, with 365 rooms, 52 staircases, 12 entrances and seven courtyards. The English country house has a surrounding deer park and many of the state rooms that are open to the public contain 17th-century royal Stuart furniture. One TripAdvisor traveller said: 'Beautiful house, perfect parkland and a great place to picnic on a fine summer’s day.'</p>
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- Which Austen novel was filmed here?<p> This gorgeous 18th century house appeared as Netherfield House in one adaptation of an Austen novel, starring Keira Knightley. Recognise it?</p>
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- Basildon Park, Berkshire, location for Pride and Prejudice<p> <strong>Did you know?</strong> This Georgian building, which oozes neoclassical style and features opulent interiors, was rescued from ruin by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the mid-1950s and is now owned by the National Trust. One TripAdvisor user commented: 'Excellent example of British National Trust splendour.'</p>
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- Here's an easy one! What is filmed here?<p> A 17th century house set among 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland, this is the setting of Britain's best-loved period drama. Recognise it?</p>
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- Downton Abbey, aka Highclere Castle, Berkshire<p> <strong>Did you know?</strong> Highclere Castle belongs to the Carnarvon family who has lived here since 1679. A TripAdvisor user who visited the attraction said: 'Great visit – grounds and building amazing!'</p>
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- Recognise this Tudor country house in Derbyshire?<p> A firm favourite with filmmakers, this house dates back to the 12th century and both the building and its grounds have appeared in three versions of a classic by Emily Bronte. Which one?</p>
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- Haddon Hall, Peak District, home to Jane Eyre<p> <strong>Did you know? </strong>Parts of Haddon Hall date from the 12th century. One TripAdvisor user said: 'It is a truly beautiful house set in gorgeous surroundings.'</p>
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- What was filmed in this Gothic castle?<p> This majestic castle in County Waterford and appeared in a 2007 ITV dramatisation of one of Jane Austen's best-loved novels in 2007. Do you recognise it?</p>
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