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Wilton House, England

The Wilton house' magnificent State Rooms are designed by Inigo Jones. The Double Cube Room, considered to be the finest 17th century state room in England, was designed to display family portraits by Van Dyck. This is the greatest collection of paintings by the artist still to be seen in the finest surviving 17th century stateroom in England.

The house is created within the atmospheric setting of the Old Riding School, is the interpretative centre containing the award winning introductory film, recreated Tudor Kitchen, Victorian Laundry.

Times Past, Times Present exhibition including 'And Life Went On', a display of artefacts and photographs depicting the 60th Anniversary of D-Day and the role played by Wilton House in the planning of Operation Overlord.

More Fabulous paintings by Rembrandt, Brueghel and Reynolds as well as Van Dyck line the walls of many rooms together with Roman, Greek and Seventeenth century sculpture.

The extensive parkland bordered by the river Nadder provides a perfect backdrop for the Palladian bridge, Millennium Water Feature, Whispering seat, Rose and Water Gardens. With its beautiful surroundings and experienced caterers Wilton House can create the perfect atmosphere for private functions.