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Record numbers of Americans are dining at historic British estates kept in the family for centuries
Many of Britain's historic family-owned great houses offer unique visitor experiences centered around food, such as pubs, grills, and gardens growing ingredients for their menus.
American visits to Britain reached a record 5.6 million in 2024, generating nearly $10 billion, with about 60% of visitors having been before.
Madresfield Court has been owned by the same family through inheritance since the 12th century, a record only surpassed by the Royal Family in England.
Estates like Hawarden in northwest Wales allow visitors by reservation for dining or cookery courses, providing access to private family-owned properties.