"This is Longford Castle, the private home of the Earl of Radnor, a 16th-century building whose strikingly unconventional exterior hints at what lies inside. Behind the walls is an art collection, rich enough in Old Master paintings to rival many major galleries, set within interiors that reflect centuries of change, blending Elizabethan, Georgian and Victorian styles. Public access comes via guided tours organised by the National Gallery, part of a long-running art-sharing agreement with the family."
"Visitors are led through the castle's unusual layout and introduced to highlights from the collection, making this a rare opportunity to see both the building and its contents at close quarters. It's mainly an art tour, but not too jargon-heavy, and it's a chance to see inside the house as well. As Longford Castle remains a private home, photography inside is not permitted, and images of the interiors are scarce (one example at the top of the page here)."
Longford Castle stands on the River Avon as a 16th-century private home of the Earl of Radnor with an unusually shaped exterior. The interior houses an Old Master painting collection substantial enough to rival many major galleries, displayed across rooms reflecting Elizabethan, Georgian and Victorian periods. Public access is available through National Gallery-organised guided tours under an art-sharing agreement with the family. Tours guide visitors through the castle's unconventional layout and introduce highlights from the collection. Tours include time in the gardens where photography is allowed, involve coach pick-up and drop-off, and last around four hours on specified spring and early summer dates.
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