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Althorp (popularly pronounced / ˈ ɔː l θ ɔːr p / AWL-thorp) is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha).
Visit Althorp Estate and experience the historic estate and family home, repository of great art and a simply glorious place to spend a day. Althorp has been home to the Spencer family for more than 500 years, and contains a fascinating variety of pictures, furniture, ceramics and fine interiors.
Jul 2, 2019 · Althorp has been the home of the Spencers, the late Princess Diana's family, for more than 500 years. It's currently the home of Princess Diana's brother, the 9th Earl Spencer and also the site of the Princess's grave.
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Althorp House first became the seat of the Spencer family in 1508, when Sir John Spencer purchased the land with money from his successful sheep-rearing business, building the eminent house in the process. Over the years Althorp has passed through 19 generations of Spencer, welcoming kings from Charles Ito Edward VII through their halls. In the 18t...
Today visitors to Althorp can wander through the grand house and explore the Spencer family’s private apartments, as well as view the fascinating interiors and art collections on display. The Picture Gallery in particular offers a stunning collection of 17th century portraiture, while the Library is home to towers of books once the finest private c...
Althorp House is located in Northamptonshire following minor roads off the A4500, with the entrance to the free visitor carpark at the West Gate. Northampton train station is 5 miles away, from which a taxi or Stagecoach number 96 can take you to the house, whose nearest bus stop is Althorp, East Lodge. There you are required to use the interactive...
- Lily Johnson
If you are expecting a shrine to Diana, this isn’t what Althorp is about. It is a beautiful stately home with lovely paintings of Spencers from yesteryear. No photos are allowed inside and that is fair enough as it is still the home of the Earl and his family.
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Feb 28, 2002 · Take a 360 degree tour of Althorp. For more information about Althorp, including opening times and prices, go to the official website: www.althorp.com
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