The Shugborough estate is only an hour from Leicester, and it's massive.
Djen I used to live near there; DN got married there. His Lordship was in residence at the time and some of the guests got told off for walking in front of his windows and spoiling the view for his guests!!
Sudbury is lovely as well, visited there earlier this year.
Twice DH and I have set out to visit a NT property and found either when we arrived or en route when I checked the handbook that these properties were closed on certain days.
Always best to check first
Is there such a thing as delicious ready meals?
How do you acknowledge Easter.