Experts' Choice Award Sudeley Castle
What the experts agree on
Sudeley Castle blends royal history—Catherine Parr's final home—with stunning grounds, including 14 acres of gardens and a 15th-century chapel. Exhibits and "20 treasures" add depth for history buffs.
Fodor's "The 14 acres of gardens, which include the roses of the Queen's Garden...inside the castle, visitors see the West Wing, with the Long Room where exhibitions illustrate the castle's history" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Highlights include the "20 treasures of Sudeley," a collection of important artifacts that altered the historical narrative, and a charming 15th-century chapel in the gardens"
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"It’s most famous as the home and final resting place of Catherine Parr (Henry VIII’s widow), who lived here with her fourth husband, Thomas Seymour...it also boasts 10 splendid gardens." Full review
The Guardian "On the outskirts, 15th-century Sudeley Castle (where Catherine Parr is buried). It’s early when we set off, low sun sparkling on the dewy grass as we hike by Sudeley Castle, following the..."
Lonely Planet "Along the way, you’ll pass the enigmatic Sudeley Castle, with over 1000 years of fascinating history and 10 magnificent gardens"
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Lonely Planet "Check out Sudeley Castle and Westonbirt Arboretum for the most impressive plantings. Sudeley Castle and Blenheim Palace kick off their annual Christmas displays in November."
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