Contact Us The Estate Office,The Stables, Althorp,NorthamptonshireNN7 4HQ For all inquiries please contactinfo@althorp.com Please call 01604 770006Monday - Friday9am - 5pm INQUIRING ABOUT AN EVENT AT ALTHORP? Althorp (popularly pronounced / ˈɔːlθɔːrp / AWL-thorp) is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha). 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.
It was the childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales and seat of the Earls Spencer. The childhood home of Princess Diana, Althorp is a Grade I listed stately home owned by the Spencer family since 1688. While the Althorp estate dates to an even earlier time, it was mainly made up of grassland and woodland which was used for sheep grazing.
Althorp Location & Map Althorp is set in the heart of its own 550 acre estate, around 6 miles north west of Northampton. The house is just 10 minutes from the M1, within 30 minutes drive of Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham and Leicester, and less than 1.5 hours from London. Althorp Overview Althorp Estate, located in Northamptonshire, England, serves as a historic and beautiful landmark that attracts visitors from around the world.
The estate dates back over five hundred years and is renowned as the ancestral home of the Spencer family, which has been closely associated with the British royal family for centuries. One of the most famous members to have lived here. Althorp Estate is often described as serene and elegant, offering visitors a peaceful atmosphere with its grand house, tranquil lake, and well-kept parkland.
Many travelers suggest spending about three hours exploring the estate, which appeals to history enthusiasts, families, and older visitors. Althorp Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4HQ Home > East Midlands > Things to do in Northamptonshire > Althorp Address: Althorp, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 4HQ Phone Number: 01604 770107 Website: Visit the Althorp website. Opening Hours & Prices: Opening times and ticket prices.
Nearby Attractions: days out nearby. Map: View. Althorp Estate is a historic country estate located in Northamptonshire.
The 13,000-acre estate has been the ancestral home of the Spencer family for over 500 years. Althorp is most famous as the childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales; the estate also features a memorial museum showcasing her life and humanitarian work. The grand Georgian mansion at Althorp was originally built in the 16th.
Visit Althorp Estate and experience the historic estate and family home, repository of great art and a simply glorious place to spend a day.
