Visitor Information
A most interesting house, occupied and developed by the Brudenell family since 1514, from a mediaeval manor around a courtyard into a Tudor and Georgian mansion. Visitors see many rooms of different periods, providing an impressive yet intimate ambience of the family home of many generations. The most flamboyant member of the family to date was the 7th Earl of Cardigan, who led the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava and of whom there are many historic relics and pictures on view.
Mr. Edmund Brudenell, the current owner, has taken considerable care in restoring the house since the Second World War. The gardens have also been improved during the last thirty years or so, with long, mixed borders of shrubs, old-fashioned roses and flowers.
The rooms on view are regularly used by the family and their friends and contain a large collection of family portraits, furniture and memorabilia.
For Summer 2012 the House and Gardens are open
Easter Sunday and Monday, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from May until end August, Wednesdays in May and Wednesday 5 September, 2-5 p.m. Last admission 4 p.m.
The shop and 'Old Kitchen' tearoom, serving a delicious selection of homemade cake and scones, are open from 2-5 p.m.
| House and Gardens | Gardens only |
| Adults £8.50 | Adults £6.00 |
| Over 60 £7.50 | Child (10-14) £3.00 |
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Child (10-14) £4.50
Under 10 Free with accompanying adult |
Under 10 Free with accompanying adult |
Group visits can be made most of the year by prior arrangement. For more information please click here.
The grounds are available for outdoor events upon application
LOCATION
OS Ref: SP950 929 - 6m NE of Corby off A43
Rail: Kettering Station 20 mins (London to Kettering by rail 1 hr)
Parking: Unlimited for cars, space for 3 coaches 10 yards from house.
Disabled: Partially suitable. Visitors may alight at the entrance, access to ground floor and garden.