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Althorp

Althorp from Rushden

Althorp, with collection in Rushden. Allow 39 minutes; the route runs via the A5001, A45 and A428. The house is west of Rushden as the crow flies. On the way the car passes Irchester and Northampton. Althorp dates to 1508. Althorp is Grade I listed. Wellingborough (WEL) is the station to know: 11 minutes by road. One Rushden landmark is Church of St Mary, listed Grade I. The station at Wellingborough opened in 1857.

How the day runs

Collection is from your home in Rushden. Drop-off is at the visitor entrance, and the car stays while you look round. Pair it with Holdenby House, 15 minutes by road. Back to Rushden is 40 minutes. The car sets out from Oxford, 63.8 miles from Rushden.

  • Rushden to Althorp39 min, 20.9 miles, in clear traffic
  • Althorp to Rushden40 min, 21.2 miles, in clear traffic

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

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Questions

What drive time should we allow from Rushden to Althorp?

39 minutes (20.9 miles) via the A5001, A45 and A428 in clear traffic; the return is 40 minutes.

When is Althorp open?

Opening: house and grounds open daily during a summer season (2026: 1 July to 31 August).

Can we add a second house?

Holdenby House is 15 minutes from Althorp.

Which way does the car go from Rushden?

Via the A5001, A45 and A428, passing Irchester and Northampton; 20.9 miles in all.

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