Althorp
Childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales, and seat of the Earls Spencer.
Northampton, NN7 4HQ
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
Althorp is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres. By road it is about 6 miles northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles northwest of central London.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Althorp House, a historic estate that has been home to the Spencer family for over 500 years, is currently closed to the public. The estate is expected to reopen in 2026. Visitors can look forward to exploring its rich collection of pictures, furniture, ceramics, and fine interiors upon reopening.
For those interested in literature, Charles Spencer, a historian and author, offers a selection of books that delve into historical themes such as regicide, royal retribution, and pivotal battles in British history. Books purchased through the official website include a personalized dedication by Charles Spencer.
Althorp is also available for a limited number of exclusive events each year. For inquiries about hosting an event at Althorp, interested parties are encouraged to contact the estate via email at [email protected].
For general inquiries, the estate office can be reached at the following address:
- Address: The Estate Office, The Stables, Althorp, Northamptonshire NN7 4HQ
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 01604 770006 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Historic Houses members visit for free. You will need to first get a coupon code from their website, which will be available nearer their opening season.
Once coupons are available, if you are having problems generating your coupon code, please email [email protected].
House & Grounds
Adults – £27
Concession – £23
Child (5 -16yrs old) – £16.00
Child (under 5 yrs old)- Free
Grounds Only
Adults – £20
Concession – £16.00
Child (5 -16yrs old) – £12.00
Child (under 5 yrs old)- Free
Discounts for group visitors are available for a minimum number of 12 guests. The Coach Driver and Coach Leader receive free access and do not require a ticket, nor are they included in the minimum of 12 tickets needed to qualify for a discount. All Group/Coach bookings must be booked through the website www.spencerofalthorp.com two weeks prior to arrival. We are not able to reserve bookings, you must place your order and pay through the website when you have secured your date.
Please visit www.spencerofalthorp.com to book
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
Getting here
Northampton, NN7 4HQ
From the M1, 7m from J16 and 10m from J18.Situated on the A428 Northampton – Rugby Road.
5m from Northampton Station and 14m from Rugby Station.
There is a walk and cycle trail which runs from the outskirts of Northampton to Market Harborough along the trackbed of a disused railway line and National Cycle route 6 which is close to Althorp.
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