Apethorpe is a small village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire. It is located about 6 miles north of the town of Oundle and 11 miles west of Peterborough.
Apethorpe is best known for Apethorpe Palace, a Grade I listed country house dating to the 15th century. The palace was a favorite royal residence of James I and Charles I. It is one of the finest remaining examples of a Jacobean stately home in England.
The village of Apethorpe is also home to a number of other historic buildings, including St Leonard's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church contains a magnificent monument to Sir Anthony Mildmay and his wife, which is the largest and most theatrical tomb in the country.
Apethorpe is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with many opportunities for walking and cycling. The village is also close to a number of other attractions, including the National Trust properties of Burghley House and Kirby Hall.
Apethorpe was recorded in the Domesday Book as Patorp. The village is compact, uniform and centred on Main Street. In the late 15th Century Apethorpe was acquired by Sir Guy Wolston, an officer in the household of Edward IV, who began the construction of the present. It is near the village of Kings Cliffe.
