Althorp House, built in 1508, was Diana's family’s estate in Northamptonshire. If you want to learn more about how cookies affect you, please click to read more. My wife and I both work for the NHS and it was a very welcomed treat to see such a place. At the end of the visit, a secular tree has invited to hug. trees that have been taken care of. off the A428, Northampton NN7 4HQ England, A while ago, during beautiful August month, I visited with Alex the beautiful Spencer Estates, the place where Princess Diana was born and rests in peace. didn't disappoint! There will not be an opportunity to purchase a ticket or guide book at the gate. I felt you. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. Althorp is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in Daventry District, Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres. The whole estate was immaculate. The grounds were immaculately maintained. Reputed to be the richest man in England, thanks in part to the steady accumulation of his forebears Robert, first Baron Spencer was born at Althorp. Tickets to the grounds will only be available to purchase online prior to arrival. Really enjoyed our trip around the Althorp estate. Step inside to admire the imposing oak staircase, spectacular carpeted Billiard’s Room, gorgeous antique furniture and gold-framed portraits. Sir John already owned an estate and house in Wormleighton, Warwickshire, much of which was destroyed in the English Civil War, but by putting down roots at Althorp, Sir John provided what was to become a home for the next 19 generations. We had a wonderful conversation about Princess Diana, humanity impact, the greediness that humanity is going through, the fact that we are not rising our eyes to sky often enough to say thank you and the power of family values. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. It was comforting. Whilst walking by the house we were met by Andy the house manager who was polite, pleasent and engaging. Charles, Sixth Earl Spencer, was the youngest Member of the House of Commons before becoming Lord Chamberlain to King Edward VII. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. We use cookies on this website to ensure the best user experience. We will most definitely be back next year when we can look around the house. Helpful staff and a such lovely views. A co-founder of the Royal Agricultural Society and the Agricultural College at Cirencester, the Third Earl was at the forefront of scientific improvement in farming. Bicycles can be left in the visitor car park at the owners risk, Althorp cannot accept any responsibility for the … Sister to George John, the Second Earl Spencer, she was married to the Fifth Duke of Devonshire aged seventeen, and became a political activist for the Whig party, exchanging her kisses for votes. We were invited to return next year where the house will be open. Earl Spencer inherited the sprawling 13,500-acre estate in 1992 at the age of 27. Wife of the First Earl Spencer, Georgiana wed John during a ball to celebrate his coming of age in 1755. Nice picnic area , toilets and a coffee and snack mobile. By the way, I love this type of standardisation which I saw it being used very often in England. He dedicated himself to the house’s upkeep, cataloguing its contents, and opening it to scholars. He added some fine porcelain to the existing collection at Althorp and with his death in 1857, his son, John Poyntz, the Fifth Earl Spencer, then resumed the twin family preoccupations of field sports and politics. By road it is about 6 miles northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles northwest of central London. Althorp House Rugby Rd. Althorp will be opening the grounds on a one-way walking system to minimise the risk to all visitors and staff. It was a bliss speaking to him. So I did and spend couple of good minutes hugging it. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. left as they have been cleared to lawn so apart from trees a little stark and not worth full entry fee. Thank you Andy and Earl Spencer. Serene comes to mind. The Spencer family line has contained politicians, courtiers, admirals, society beauties and pioneers in charity work, as well as gamblers, book lovers, a Passionist preacher, and even a breeder of champion bulls. Sir John was the founder of Althorp. Althorp will be opening the grounds on a one-way walking system to minimise the risk to all visitors and staff. The house and stables were grandeur and a stunning, giving us both a glimpse into what life must of been like in the past. Every tree had a number which meant one thing - preservation. We did not manage to enter the estate, as it was closed due to COVID19, so we continued our walk towards the Oval.

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