Days Out in Northamptonshire

Kirby Hall

Discover fantastic days out in Northamptonshire, starting with the spectacular Kirby Hall - one of England's greatest Elizabethan houses surrounded by beautifully restored gardens.

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Places to visit in Northamptonshire

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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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Events : Northamptonshire

Capturing History - Photography Workshop
Capturing History - Photography Workshop
Venue: Kirby Hall, Northamptonshire
Date: Mon 24 Jun

If you enjoy visiting historic properties with your camera, this day long workshop is for you. In conjunction with LINE+LIGHT we are delighted to be able to offer a great day out photographing our stunning property - Kirby Hall.

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Kings and Queens Trail
Kings and Queens Trail
Venue: Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 25 May - Sun 2 Jun 2013 (bank holiday)

Can you solve the royal quest? Find the hidden clues in the grounds to reveal the royal connection. A special prize will be rewarded to all those regal enough to complete the challenge!

Sonnets and Swords: Elizabeth at Kenilworth
Sonnets and Swords: Elizabeth at Kenilworth
Venue: Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 25 - Mon 27 May 2013 (bank holiday)

Meet Queen Elizabeth as she visits the home of her great admirer Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester. Join in the entertainments as Dudley attempts to impress the Virgin Queen with plays, music, and military displays.
Family Sleepovers
Family Sleepovers
Venue: Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Fri 31 May 2013

Have you ever fancied a sleepover in a historic building? Bring your family for a unique night time event. Start the night with a tour of the castle, followed by a warming evening meal and spooky stories in the Gatehouse.

Sense and Sensibility
Sense and Sensibility
Venue: Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Leicestershire
Date: Sat 15 Jun 2013

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company, as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the decadent world of eighteenth-century society. Bring your picnics and friends to Ashby de la Zouch Castle for an evening of outdoor theatre at its best.

Elizabethan Garden Party
Elizabethan Garden Party
Venue: Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden, Warwickshire
Date: Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun 2013

Come and celebrate this mid-summers weekend with a garden party fit for a queen! Enjoy music and dancing, games and activities into the evening, in the spectacular Elizabethan garden at Kenilworth Castle.

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