Service Rating:Althorp House
Experience 500 years of history at Althorp, home to the Spencer family
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DETAILED OVERVIEW
Althorp House The childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales, Althorp has been the home of the Spencer family for five centuries. Explore this magnificent House, discovering its beautiful interiors and one of Europe's finest private collections of furniture, paintings, and ceramics. In the Stables block, built by Roger Morris in 1733 in the Anglo-Palladian style, enjoy refreshments in the Stables Café. Enjoy a walk through the grounds at Althorp, where the natural beauty is truly captivating. The park provides a peaceful sanctuary for a diverse array of wildlife and plants. Thursday 27 August 2026 Pick ups: Route A & B2 Adult £56 Senior £53 Child (5-16) £45 Price Includes: Entrance ticket to Althorp House & Gardens Return Coach Travel The entrance to Althorp House is a 15-minute walk from the visitors car park. To explore the ground to the Princess of Wales Memorial at the oval takes approximately 30-minutes from the car park. Visitors are welcome to bring a packed lunch or picnic to enjoy on the lawns around the Great House and in the picnic area, overlooking the Deer Park.PICK-UP POINTS
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.
| NAME | PICK-UP TIME | RETURN TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Market Place S | 09:40 | 18:20 |
| Bishops Std Rail Station | 09:15 | 18:35 |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | 10:30 | 17:30 |
| Hitchin N St Marys Sq | 09:05 | 18:50 |
| Letchworth Station Rd N | 09:25 | 18:35 |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop N | 09:40 | 18:10 |
| Royston Bus Station | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| Saffron Walden High St N | 09:50 | 18:00 |
| Sawston War Memorial N | 10:10 | 17:45 |
| Stansted Mountfit Har N | 09:30 | 18:20 |
| Stevenage Bus Station L | 08:45 | 19:10 |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Althorp is delighted to welcome visitors to explore the house, stroll through the park and relax in the beautiful gardens.
Start with a relaxing walk down a tree lined avenue to the house, enjoy the remodelled gardens and perhaps take the opportunity to reflect in the peaceful surroundings of the poignant Round Oval.
Explore nineteen rooms in the House, including some of the Spencer Family's private apartments. Discover magnificent interiors and one of Europe's finest private collections of furniture, paintings and photographs and ceramics - the result of one family's uninterrupted occupation for over 500 years.
Picnic in glorious surroundings in the grounds or enjoy excellent food and drink at reasonable prices in Althorp's Café. Finally, browse through the carefully chosen mementoes in the Althorp Visitor Shop.