How to find us
Althorp, Northampton, NN7 4HQ
Approximate Driving Times
York - 2.5 hours
Stratford-Upon-Avon - 1 hour
Cambridge - 1 hour
Oxford - 1 hour
London - 1.5 hours
Birmingham - 40 mins
From the South
Althorp is clearly signed as you approach Northampton from Junction 16 of the M1
From the North
Althorp can be approached from Junction 18 of the M1. Take the first left at the roundabout and follow signs to Northampton.
From the West
Althorp is signed from junction 1 of the A14 (west bound only). Follow A5199 to Chapel Brampton and turn off to Althorp.
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By Coach
Many coach companies bring group visits to Althorp, to find out if a tour provider is visiting from your region please call 01604 770107 and speak to the group visits team.
By Bus
National Express Coaches run a service to Northampton Bus Station from many locations throughout the UK. For details of this service please see www.nationalexpress.com
By Train
The National Rail service provides trains to Northampton Train Station from throughout the UK. A regular service is offered from London Euston to Northampton and Birmingham International to Northampton. Please see www.nationalrail.co.uk for more details. Upon arrival at Northampton Train Station visitors can either tender a taxi to Althorp for the cost of around £15 - £20.00 or alternatively there is a public bus service run by Stage Coach. Bus service number 96 runs daily between Monday and Friday, the bus can be met from the main road outside the Train Station. Please ask the driver to be dropped off at Althorp. The public bus times are 10.50, 12.50 and 14.50. Please announce your arrival at Althorp using the interactive gate panel, the estate mini-bus will then collect you from the entrance gate. For more information on the public bus service please contact Warwickshire Stage Coach on 01788 535555.
By Bicycle
Althorp is surrounded by beautiful countryside well suited to cycling. Althorp welcomes visitors who choose to travel by bicycle, however, we advise visitors to check with the relevant local councils for safe cycle networks before starting your journey. Please be advised bicycles can be left in the visitor car park at the owners risk, Althorp cannot accept any responsibility for the security of bicycles left in the car park. Please note no direct facility is provided for bike locks, however, some fencing is suitable for this purpose. If you have any questions please contact Althorp on 01604 770107.