Boughton House

The Living Landscape Trust
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN14 1BJ

Tel: +44 (0)1536 515 731
Fax: +44 (0)1536 417 255
Email: llt@boughtonhouse.org.uk
Web: http://www.boughtonhouse.org.uk/


Boughton House has been the Northamptonshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and his Montagu ancestors since 1528. A 500-year-old Tudor Monastic building, gradually enlarged until French style addition of 1695 led to the sobriquet "The English Versailles".

The house contains an outstanding collection of fine arts from the world renowned Buccleuch Collection including 16th century carpets, 17th, 18th century French and English furniture, tapestries, porcelain, painted ceilings and notable works of art There is an incomparable Armoury and Ceremonial Coach.

The House is set in extensive parkland with historic avenues of trees, woodlands, lakes and riverside walks.

General Information:

  • Tea-room in old Stable Block for lunches, cakes and light refreshments
  • Gift Shop in stable block
  • Most of House and facilities are wheelchair accessible
  • Adventure Playground

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    House:
    August 1st to September 1st, Daily, 2.00pm - 5.00pm. last entry 4.00pm.

    Grounds and Park:
    May 1st to September 1st, Daily, except Fridays (daily in August), 1.00pm - 5.00pm.

    Play Area & Tearoom:
    Weekends and Bank Holidays only (daily throughout August).

    Park & Plant Centre:
    May 1st to September 1st,Daily, 1.00pm - 5.00pm Except Fridays.

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Park Adult £1.50; Child/Senior Citizen £1.00.
    House & Park Adult 6.00; Child/Senior Citizen £5.00.

    Directions
    Situated off the A43, 3 miles north of Kettring and the A14, through the village of Geddington
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