Althorp, English country house and heritage estate in Northamptonshire, England
The 13,000-acre estate includes 28 listed structures, a Grade I listed main residence, and gardens surrounding an ornamental lake with an island.
John Spencer acquired the estate in 1508 using profits from sheep farming, transforming a small hamlet into a substantial private residence.
The second Earl Spencer established an extensive library of 100,000 books at Althorp, making it a center of learning in 18th century England.
The estate opens its doors to visitors during July and August, allowing access to the house, gardens, and exhibition areas.
The estate features a Doric temple near Round Oval lake, marking the resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales since 1997.
Location: Althorp
Inception: 1508
Address: Althorp, Northamptonshire NN7 4HQ NN7 4HQ
Website: https://spencerofalthorp.com
GPS coordinates: 52.28020,-1.00207
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:03
All Saints Church, Holdenby
2.7 km
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Great Brington
1.5 km
St Johns Church Tower
2.5 km
Church of St Andrew
2 km
Althorp, Garden Temple
434 m
The Fox And Hounds Public House
2.6 km
Holdenby House, carriage arch about 130m south east
2.8 km
Althorp, Falconry Or Hawking Tower
590 m
Lake Cottage
2.2 km
The Dovecote
1.5 km
Stone House
2.5 km
Althorp, Stables
111 m
Dovecote Approximately 27 Metres East Of The Dovecote
1.5 km
Great Brington War Memorial
1.5 km
34 And 34A, Lower Harlestone
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Green Meadow
1.5 km
20, Lower Harlestone
2.5 km
Stables Of Harlestone House
2 km
The Old Rectory
2 km
Cross, Approximately 40 Metres South West Of St Mary's Church
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Townsend Farmhouse
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Barn At Manor Farm
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Gate Piers Approximately 60 Metres South Of The Old Rectory
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64, Upper Harlestone
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10 and 11, Lower Harlestone
2.4 km
107, Upper Harlestone
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The Old Forge
2.7 km
5 And 6, Lower Harlestone
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