Boughton House

Boughton House is the Northamptonshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry. The modest medieval buildings, originally purchased by the Montagu family in 1528, were transformed under their stewardship, making Boughton into one of the great houses of Europe.

The special attraction of Boughton lies in the harmoniousblending of the superb collections of paintings, furniture,tapestries, needlework, carpets, porcelain, arms and silver.just as the artists, craftsmen and the discriminating collectors of the Montagu family over the generations intended.

From May until the beginning of September, visitors arewelcome to view the 18th century Walled Garden, whichnow has a sensory feature and wildlife garden, alongsidethe stunning, traditional herbaceous border. They mayalso walk in the Park and see the restored waterways andlandscape features and, during August, they can enjoythe treasure house, which is at the heart of Boughton.

No admission charge is made for wheelchair bornevisitors and their assistant. Whilst most of the Houseand its facilities are accessible, a full tour of the Housecan include 72 steps. There is the opportunity to viewrooms which may prove to be inaccessible, by visitingour interactive virtual tour in the computer suite in theGift Shop. The walled garden includes a newlycompleted sensory garden.

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