Althorp House

Althorp House was built in 1508, by the Spencers, for the Spencers, and that is how it has remained for over 500 years. It is set in the tranquillity of its walled 550 acre parkland which is part of the wider 13,000 acre estate - in the heart of beautiful, unspoilt, Northamptonshire countryside. Showcasing one of Europe’s finest private collections of furniture, paintings and ceramics, each intriguing room of this magnificent family home has a fascinating story of its own.

Free car parking is available to all visitors, please note that there is a 5 to 10 minute walk from the car park through the grounds to the House.

Disabled parking and parking for those who find walking difficult is available on request, near the House

The Estate and Stables, and ground floor of the House, are fully accessible to wheelchair users. There is no assisted access available to the upstairs rooms in the House

Dogs are not permitted on the Estate, excluding guide and assistance dogs.

As Althorp is primarily a private family home, the House and areas of estate may be closed at short notice to the public on rare instances during the opening season.