Althorp House Houses
Althorp has been home to the Spencer family for nearly 500 years. It became the focus of world attention following the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales in September 1997. Like many great country houses, it has benefited from the discriminating and varied collecting of generations of occupants, their marriages and chance provisions. But the Spencers have also had the knack of going to the right people; its collection of portraits is particularly fine, and justly famous. As a record of a family, and as a record of English portraiture, it is outstanding.
The present grounds were designed by the architect W.N. Teulon and date from 1860.
More recently, one of England's most prominent garden designers, Dan Pearson, has taken on the redevelopment of the gardens with the aim of lifting the visitors' eyes to the wider landscape with its magnificent and rare collection of trees.
Tickets are available each day at the Gate House. If you wish to book tickets online, this service will be available later in the year.
The House and Grounds will open from 1st July to 30th September 2005, excluding the 31st August when the House and Grounds will be closed. The gates open at 11am and last admission is at 4pm.
Attraction Details
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AddressAlthorp, Althorp, Northamptonshire, NN7 4HQ
Opening times10am - 5pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeHouses
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Broombank Barn
Broombank Barn is a holiday home situated in Harpole in the Northamptonshire Region and is 1.8 km from Althorp House. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
The Red Lion Hotel
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Hopping Hare
Originally a manor house, The Hopping Hare now offers stylish en suite rooms and a contemporary bar. There is free Wi-Fi and ample free private parking. Each modern, refurbished room at The Hopping Hare has a TV and tea/coffee facilities.
Sedgebrook Hall
In 13 acres of beautiful, peaceful grounds, Sedgebrook Hall is situated in the pretty village of Chapel Brampton. It has an indoor pool, a gym and modern en suite rooms. Sedgebrook Hall is a country house just 5 miles from Northampton city centre.
Perceval House
Perceval House is a self-catering accommodation located in Upton, a 10-minute drive from Northampton. The property offers free WiFi and parking. The one-bedroom apartment offers a family bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries.
Murcott Mill
This charming Georgian mill house is set next to the village of Long Buckby, 20 minutes drive from Northampton. Filled with original features, it offers comfortable en suite rooms with countryside views, a garden and free off-road parking..
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