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Delapré Abbey and Gardens Guided Tour in Northampton

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Saturday 19 September 2020 10:45

From £11.00

Overview

Join us in discovering Northampton’s hidden treasure located just a mile or so from the town centre. Delapré Abbey is alive with the possibilities of the present and surrounded by the echoes of the past. Located within the 500 acre beautiful and varied landscape of Delapré Park, in the county of Northamptonshire you can explore the gardens and parkland whilst enjoying the peace and tranquillity of the countryside.

Delapré Abbey is ideally located just 1 mile from Northampton town centre and 5 minutes from the M1.

History: Threatened with destruction many times during its 900 year history, Delapré Abbey has managed to survive and has recently been part restored with support from Northampton Borough Council, devoted volunteers and a £3.65 million grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Guided Tour: We have organised a guided tour from one of their expert volunteers. You will experience tales of the Abbey told across five storytelling zones, you’ll investigate unexpected views, strange doorways and eccentric architecture and make your own memories in a building brimming with history. The tour is expected to last 1 – 1.5 hours dependent upon how many questions you ask.

The Orangery Café: After the tour we will head to the onsite café for some lunch which will be an additional cost on the day if you have not pre-paid for the two course lunch..

After lunch we will resume with a guided tour of the beautifully landscaped gardens. This is expected to last 30 minutes. After this you will have free time to take in the sights at your leisure.

We can make a full day of this visit as there is no time restriction. There is also a shop onsite we can visit for any special purchases for memorabilia of our visit.

Includes

A Spice exclusive guided tour of the Abbey

Access into the Stable Block, including the Battlefield Zone.

Visiting the Gardens and Parkland.

Extras

Lunch and refreshments.

Location & Itinerary

10.45am - Arrival

11am - 12.30pm - Guided Tour of The Abbey

12.30 - 1.30 - Lunch

1.30pm - Guided Tour of the Gardens

2pm - Revisit areas of interest.

5pm - Close

Food & Meals

There is the option of a two course hot lunch. Please select this ticket type when booking, or alternatively you can choose and pay for something on the day. This will be subject to availability.

Getting There

By car: From J15 simply follow the A45 north towards the town centre and you’ll find Delapré Abbey located just off the A45 on London Road (A508).

From central Northampton, take the A508 southbound towards the M1 junction 15. The Abbey is on a turning to your left/east about 1 mile from the town centre.

Please be aware that the drive leading to Delapré Abbey is a single lane only, with several passing places. Parking is not permitted anywhere on the driveway.

Free car parking is available for all visitors (as well as over-flow capacity for large events) with priority disabled parking for blue badge holders.

The postcode for Delapré Abbey is NN4 8AW however please take note that some satnavs do not read this address correctly so we suggest you check on a map before you travel.

By train: Northampton Railway Station is only a 30 minute walk or 10 minute drive away. Trains arrive from London Euston and Birmingham New Street at least once an hour and there are taxi points directly outside the station.