Boughton House
Famous for its internationally renowned art collection and the home to the Buccleuch family's ancestors for centuries.
Boughton House, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BJ
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Shop
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Discover one of Britain’s grandest and best-preserved stately homes. Enjoy the world-renowned collection of fine art, furniture, tapestries, porcelain and carpets. Boughton also has some of the best-preserved baroque State Rooms in the British Isles. Here you can walk through grand apartments of the House’s golden era. Once you’ve enjoyed your tour of the House, enjoy the tearoom and gift shop and step out into the surrounding gardens and country park. Restored over recent years you can enjoy wide sculptured lawns, serene lakes, waterways, woods and stunning avenues of trees.
Three tours of the House are available, in addition to entry to the picturesque gardens, landscape and parklands.
The Great Hall Tour (Free flow/Guided):
Enjoy the fabulous treasures of Boughton House! Knowledgeable guides will help you to understand 500 years of heritage, history and people that culminated in the house and collection we have today.
The State Rooms Tour (Guided)*
Follow in the footsteps of William III and enjoy the splendour of the State Apartments that were created for his visit in 1695. The fabulous ceilings of the Staterooms, painted by Louis Chéron have all now undergone extensive restoration and conservation for your enjoyment.
The Books, Beds and Beyond Tour (Guided)*
An eclectic and adventurous tour of the library, bedrooms, backstairs, kitchen and other hidden areas of the House.
We are pleased to welcome private tours of the House for a exclusive look at the house, its history and the world renowned Buccleuch fine art collection all year round. Please contact us on 01536 515731 or info@boughtonhouse.co.uk for more details.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Saturday 19th April – Monday 21st April
Saturday 3rd – Monday 5th May
Saturday 4th – Monday 26th May
Friday 1st – Tuesday 5th August
Friday 8th – Tuesday 12th August
Friday 15th – Tuesday 19th August
Monday 26th – Tuesday 26th August
Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August.
Boughton House & Gardens are open from 12:30 – 17:00
Tours and the tearoom opening from 13:00. Booking strongly recommended
Three fascinating tours of the House are available.
Historic Houses members visit for free when choosing one of our main tours, the gardens and exhibition. This does not include entry outside normal opening times or during events. Historic Houses members should book using the online booking system and choose the Free Entry option. They should then enter their Historic Houses membership number and bring their card with them.
The Great Hall Tour (includes Gardens)
Adult £14.00
Child (5-16) £8
Child (under 5) Free
Historic Houses Member Free
The Staterooms Tour (includes Gardens)
Adult £14.00
Child (5-16) £8
Child (under 5) Free
Add On (if already booked on The Great Hall Tour) £5
Historic Houses Member £5
Books, Beds & Beyond (includes Gardens)
Tour Price £16pp
Add On (If already doing one of the Tours above) £10
Gardens, Landscape & Parkland
Adults £8
Child (5-16) £4
Child (under 5) Free
A variety of group tours are available at Boughton House and cater to a range of interests. We understand that every group is different, so we aim to make your visit as enjoyable as possible by tailoring your tour to suit your requirements. We welcome groups to the House and gardens all year round for pre-booked tours. All group tours should be pre-booked to avoid disappointment.
Highlights of the collection include Van Dycks, El Greco, Sèvres Porcelain and Boulle furniture.
Ground floor only (13 rooms, approximately 1 hour).
The ground floor tour encompasses many of the major rooms such as the Great Hall and is perfect for those with a general interest in the rich history and art of Boughton.
Kings Tour: Over 2 floors (20 rooms, approximately 1.5 hours)
The more comprehensive “King’s Tour” is designed for the enthusiast and also ascends the grand entrance staircase to include the High Pavilion and State Apartments created for the visit of William III.
We welcome educational and school groups to Boughton at any time of year, subject to a prior booking.
Get in touch to discuss how we can help via info@boughtonhouse.co.uk or 01536 515731
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Getting here
Boughton House, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BJ
After Junction 7 (A14)
Follow A4300 towards “Corby/Stamford” at first roundabout after leaving A14, “Boughton House” is signposted on roadside Brown tourist sign – follow these – just after the 2nd roundabout you will see the House in the distance down an avenue of trees to the right of the road – continue down this road to the village of ‘Geddington’ and continue through to the village until you see the large roadside Brown tourist sign – where you turn right into the village. Continue past the Eleanor Cross and out of the village towards the village of Grafton Underwood and continue for approximately half a mile till you arrive at the main silver gates.
Drive through the park until you reach the crossroads and follow the signage to the main car park to the East of the House.
Contact number during Office Hours (9am – 5pm)
Reception Office in the Stableyard – 01536 515731,
The postcode for Boughton is NN14 1BJ – however be aware that some sat navs will send you to the wrong entrance as the postcode covers a considerable area.
You can also use the “What Three Words” application:
crispier.sensible.maps
Lord Montagu of Boughton put forward an act of parliament to have an annual celebration of the foiling of the Gunpowder Plot – a event we know today as Bonfire night!
Boughton, The English Versailles: Historic Houses Lectures
Boughton: The English Versailles – Members Lecture
Historic Houses members can login to watch a fascinating lecture on the history behind Boughton House, from its origins today. The lecture is part of our monthly programme of lectures for members.
Boughton House set to host Spectacle of Light 2022
Boughton House set to host Spectacle of Light 2022
Boughton House in Northamptonshire is the latest stunning venue to be added to Spectacle of Light’s impressive list of locations for their after-dark light experience.
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