Althorp House
The resting place of Diana Princess of Wales. Set in 450 acres of picturesque parkland, Althorp houses some fine collections of furniture, ceramics and portraiture. Visit website
Boughton House
Kettering, Northants Known as “The English Versailles” the stunning Northampton home of the Duke of Buccleuch, the house boasts an outstanding collection of fine arts as well as 17th, 18th century French and English furniture, tapestries, porcelain, incomparable armoury and ceremonial coach. The grounds feature historic parkland, plant centre, tearooms and an adventure woodland play
Delapre Abbey
Delapre, Northampton Having undergone a partial restoration, Northampton's newest visitor attraction is now open on selected days to the general public to visit the historic buildings and lovingly cared for gardens. Visit website
Kelmarsh Hall
Kelmarsh, Northants A palladian style hall built in 1732 surrounded by a working estate, grazed parkland and beautiful gardens and feature a walled garden, rose garden, glass house, woodland and lake. Visit website
Cottesbrooke Hall and Gardens
Cottesbrooke, Northants Stunning Queen Anne house dating from 1702. Contains the Woolavington collection of sporting paintings, possibly the best of its kind in Europe and some very fine china and furniture. Thirteen acres of award winning gardens surround the Hall and beyond the gardens the parkland continues with beautiful vistas abound. A tranquil place to
Coton Manor Gardens
Guilsborough, Northants An attractive English country garden featuring a wide variety of interesting plants over several levels, a water garden, wildflower meadow, pine lawns and a bluebell wood. Visit website
Castle Ashby
Castle Ashby, Northampton Wonderful house and magical gardens designed by the renowned exponent of the picturesque style Capability Brown. In the grounds there are cafes and a craft village. Visit website
Milton Keynes Gallery
Milton Keynes An exciting new art space, just a stone’s throw from the shopping center, presenting 6-8 free exhibitions of contemporary art each year. Visit website
78 Derngate
NorthamptonA stunning art deco home – the only house in England designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – in the heart of Northampton. Lovingly restored and utterly enchanting. Visit website
Abington Museum
Abington Park, Northampton Situated in the beautiful surroundings of Abington Park, and housed in a charming 15th century building once the home of Shakespeare’s granddaughter. An interesting and varied collection. Free Entry. Visit website
