Days Out in Northamptonshire

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Visit Kirby Hall for a great day out in Northamptonshire and discover one of England’s greatest Elizabethan houses surrounded by beautifully restored gardens.

Nearby explore Kenilworth Castle with its authentically recreated Elizabethan Garden, or descend into the historic tunnel beneath Ashby Castle in Leicestershire.

 

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Places to visit : Northamptonshire

Apethorpe Hall
Apethorpe Hall

Among England's finest country houses, big and stately Apethorpe Hall was begun in the late 15th century. It contains one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.

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Kirby Hall
Kirby Hall

Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.

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Rushton Triangular Lodge
Rushton Triangular Lodge

This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.

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Chichele College
Chichele College

The gatehouse, chapel and other remains of a communal residence forpriests serving the parish church, founded by locally-born Archbishop Chichele before 1425. Regularly used to display works of art.

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Eleanor Cross, Geddington
Eleanor Cross, Geddington

In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.

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Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Ashby de la Zouch Castle

Leicestershire

Ashby Castle forms the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes in Sir Walter Scott's classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe. Now a ruin, the castle began as a manor house in the 12th century.

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Exclusive Guided Tour with Dr Anna Keay
Exclusive Guided Tour with Dr Anna Keay
Venue: Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire
Date: Mon 18 Jun

Join Curatorial Director Dr Anna Keay for an exclusive guided tour of one of England's great Elizabethan houses. Explore The Great Hall and state rooms and enjoy the recently restored gardens with their elaborate 'cutwork' design. Welcome refreshments and a buffet lunch are included.

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Time Travellers Go... Royal
Time Travellers Go... Royal
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sun 3 - Tue 5 Jun 2012

See if you have what it takes to join the ranks of royalty in our special royal-themed Time Travellers Go event. Enjoy games and crafts fit for a king or queen and meet some royal characters of times gone by.
Knight School for Dads!
Knight School for Dads!
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sun 17 Jun 2012

This Father's Day at Kenilworth Castle, dads and kids can become knights for the day and hone their skills for the medieval battlefield in front of a watchful master tutor.

Romeo & Juliet
Romeo & Juliet
Venue: Ashby De La Zouch Castle, Leicestershire
Date: Sat 30 Jun 2012

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents the greatest love story ever told, as Shakespeare’s unforgettable tale of romance and passion comes to Ashby Castle. Join family and friends to picnic under the stars and enjoy this wonderful new production.
A Grand Medieval Joust
A Grand Medieval Joust
Venue: Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jul 2012

Experience the pageantry of a medieval joust and enjoy the thrills and spills as you cheer on your favourite knight! This full day out gives a great insight into medieval life at the castle with music, dance, falconry displays and more!
Clash of the Knights
Clash of the Knights
Venue: Ashby De La Zouch Castle, Leicestershire
Date: Sat 28 & Sun 29 Jul 2012

See the medieval knights fighting for their honour in awesome combat displays! Learn all about the weapons of the time and explore the Living History encampments

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