Gerald Cadogan, Financial Times, Saturday, 11th December 1999
Hudson's Historic Houses & Gardens is far and away the best guide to the stately homes and heritage sites open to the public in the UK and Ireland. Keep it in your car and you will never be at a loss for something to see across the full length and breadth of the British Isles.
Jeremy Musson, Country Life, 6th December 1999
Hudsons Historic Houses 2000 ... is an essential companion for enthusiasts of architecture and gardening.
Gardening Which, 3 star rating May 1999
A veritable tome, covering more than 1600 British historic houses and gardens, lavishly illustrated. The practicalities are presented clearly with good detail and the pictures provide an excellent sense of place.
Synopsis
Comprehensive guide to UK heritage property open to the public. Includes National Trust, English Heritage, Historic Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, CADW & privately owned properties. With venues for conferences, functions and civil weddings.
From the Author
Twelve years ago I produced the first edition of what is now Hudsons Historic Houses & Gardens, when I saw a need for the travel trade to have more readily available and easy-to-follow information on Britains historic properties open to the public. I am delighted that it is now seen as invaluable, not only to the trade, but also as the essential guide for independent visitors and travellers.
From the Back Cover
This established and best-selling guide is the most comprehensive of its kind.
"The Bible of the stately house visitor to Britain." The British Tourist Authority.
"Marvellous, without doubt your best ever, it just gets better and better." Rosemary Lightbody, The National Trust.
"Superlative - the best." The Historic Houses Association.
"This publication is a wonderful advertisement for British Tourism." Janet Anderson MP, Minister of Tourism, Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
"A splendid and invaluable book." Sir Jocelyn Stevens CVO, Chairman, English Heritage.
Hudsons is an official reference guide used in English and Scottish Information Centres. Completely updated and revised annually.
"The Bible of the stately house visitor to Britain." The British Tourist Authority.
"Marvellous, without doubt your best ever, it just gets better and better." Rosemary Lightbody, The National Trust.
"Superlative - the best." The Historic Houses Association.
"This publication is a wonderful advertisement for British Tourism." Janet Anderson MP, Minister of Tourism, Department of Culture, Media and Sport.
"A splendid and invaluable book." Sir Jocelyn Stevens CVO, Chairman, English Heritage.
Hudsons is an official reference guide used in English and Scottish Information Centres. Completely updated and revised annually.
Excerpted from Hudson's Historic Houses & Gardens: 2000 by N. Hudson. Copyright © 1999. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved
Foreword by Rt Hon Chris Smith, MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
Britain's heritage and, in particular, its historic houses, gardens, castles and heritage sites, make a significant contribution to our tourism industry ... Hudson's directory points the way to what there is to be seen and where, and it therefore represents a valuable contribution towards fulfilling one of my Department's key aims: providing greater access to our countrys rich historic environment.
Historic houses have become part of more peoples lives than ever before. We do more than visit them: we get married in them, we use them as venues for special occasions and the series of events at properties across the country have now become an established part of the British summer season. We frequently see them on television and at the cinema, for many provide locations for our most successful films. Hudson's gives information on all aspects.
I am very pleased to support this valuable guide to industry and visitor alike.
Britain's heritage and, in particular, its historic houses, gardens, castles and heritage sites, make a significant contribution to our tourism industry ... Hudson's directory points the way to what there is to be seen and where, and it therefore represents a valuable contribution towards fulfilling one of my Department's key aims: providing greater access to our countrys rich historic environment.
Historic houses have become part of more peoples lives than ever before. We do more than visit them: we get married in them, we use them as venues for special occasions and the series of events at properties across the country have now become an established part of the British summer season. We frequently see them on television and at the cinema, for many provide locations for our most successful films. Hudson's gives information on all aspects.
I am very pleased to support this valuable guide to industry and visitor alike.
