Apethorpe Hall, English country house in Northamptonshire, England.
Apethorpe Hall is a country house in Apethorpe, Northamptonshire, with a long record of royal visits. The interiors display Jacobean plasterwork, tall halls, and several grand state apartments.
The estate passed to Elizabeth I and was visited by monarchs thirteen times between 1566 and 1636. These stays made the place the most visited royal retreat in the county.
Visitors walk through the Long Gallery, an extended room where noble families once displayed art collections and hosted gatherings. The King's Bedchamber shows the grandeur with which wealthy hosts received their royal guests in the early 17th century.
The property opens in July and August for guided visits that last around ninety minutes and accommodate around eighteen people per group. Early booking is recommended as places fill quickly.
Workers uncovered a hidden passage during renovations connecting the rooms of King James I to those of George Villiers. This corridor shows the close bond between the monarch and his favored courtier.
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