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Medieval Hever castle, Kent, UK
This 13th-century castle-come-manor house is best known as the former home of Henry VIII’s ill-fated second queen, Anne Boleyn.
It’s a beautifully-preserved historic gem, with evocative interiors of elaborately-panelled rooms, grandiose four-poster beds and walls bedecked with tapestries and portraits; the exterior features battlements and protective moats outside.
All-in-all, it’s a fascinating museum – and you can stay in it. Rooms can be booked in the Astor and the Anne Boleyn Wings.
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