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Althorp

Althorp from Desborough

Althorp, with collection in Desborough. It is 21.5 miles via the B576, A14 and A508, 38 minutes in clear traffic. Heading south-west from Desborough, the house is 21.5 miles away. Althorp dates to 1508. Althorp is Grade I listed. Desborough belongs to Northamptonshire. Rail reached Market Harborough station in 1850. For rail, Market Harborough (MHR) is the nearest stop, about 10 minutes' drive.

How the day runs

Your chauffeur calls for you in Desborough at the agreed hour. Opening: house and grounds open daily during a summer season (2026: 1 July to 31 August). The chauffeur parks up near Althorp for as long as the visit takes. Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa is 34 minutes away for lunch or tea. Return to Desborough: 21.9 miles. Positioning from Oxford to Desborough is 1 hour 34 minutes, built into the booking.

  • Desborough to Althorp38 min, 21.5 miles, in clear traffic
  • Althorp to Desborough39 min, 21.9 miles, in clear traffic

Times are for clear roads. Allow longer on event days and at peak hours.

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Questions

How many miles is Althorp from Desborough?

21.5 miles via the B576, A14 and A508, 38 minutes in clear traffic; 39 minutes back.

Can we add a second house?

Holdenby House is 15 minutes from Althorp.

Is the train an alternative?

The house's own nearest station is Long Buckby, 16 minutes away by road; a car goes door to door.

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