Apethorpe Hall

Apethorpe Hall is a Grade I listed historic house in Northamptonshire, cared for by English Heritage. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About Apethorpe Hall

Apethorpe Hall stands close to the village of Apethorpe in Northamptonshire, a Grade I listed house whose oldest fabric dates to the 15th century.

Its Jacobean range, added in 1622, contains some of the finest surviving plasterwork and fireplaces of the period.

English Heritage carried out a major restoration of the building and manages pre-booked summer tours following the house's sale into private ownership in 2015.

The house was a significant royal residence during the Stuart period.

History of Apethorpe Hall

Apethorpe became a notable royal residence during the Stuart period. James I took a keen interest in the house, and in 1614 met the young George Villiers here, an encounter that would shape court politics for years to come. The 1622 refurbishment of the state apartments was undertaken by Sir Francis Fane, the house's owner, with James I providing oak trees from royal forests to support the work.

Architecture of Apethorpe Hall

The 1622 Jacobean range was built to house state rooms and is regarded as one of the finest surviving examples of Jacobean domestic architecture, with elaborate plasterwork ceilings and carved stone fireplaces.

Worth knowing

James I's meeting with George Villiers at Apethorpe in 1614 marked a significant moment in Stuart court politics, as Villiers would later rise to prominence as Duke of Buckingham.

Plan your visit to Apethorpe Hall

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Nearest station: Wansford (Nene Valley Railway) (4.6 miles)

Open July and August for pre-booked guided tours only; check official website for dates.

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Places to visit near Apethorpe Hall

Southwick Hall

historic house 2.0 miles

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Prebendal Manor

manor house 2.3 miles

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Holy Trinity Church, Blatherwycke

church 3.0 miles

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Elton Hall

historic house 3.4 miles

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Church of St Peter, Deene

church 4.7 miles

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Historic places nearby

Within 5 miles of Apethorpe Hall there are 6 historic properties, including 3 churchs and 2 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.

3 Churches Conservation Trust

3 Historic Houses

3 Church

2 Historic house

1 Manor house

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Within 10 miles of Apethorpe Hall there are 13 historic properties, including 5 churchs and 5 historic houses, across Churches Conservation Trust, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.

5 Churches Conservation Trust

5 Historic Houses

3 English Heritage

5 Church

5 Historic house

1 Historic building

1 Tower

1 Manor house

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Within 20 miles of Apethorpe Hall there are 34 historic properties, including 16 churchs, 9 historic houses and 2 archaeological sites, across Churches Conservation Trust, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.

16 Churches Conservation Trust

10 Historic Houses

6 English Heritage

2 National Trust

16 Church

9 Historic house

2 Archaeological site

2 Manor house

1 Tower

1 Castle

1 Monument