Country Houses & Gardens

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

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, 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, 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, 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

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, 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