Boughton House, Northamptonshire
Details
Accessibility
"Boughton welcomes all visitors, however with the inherent restrictions of a listed historic building not all areas are fully accessible.
We do offer a ground floor only tour and would be happy to help you plan your visit in advance.
Boughton House itself is located on level ground however there is a gradual inclined slope on the approach to the grounds and gardens.
Parking is available free of charge on site at a distance of 75 metres (246ft) from the Stable Yard. The Stable Yard includes an accessible
WC, the Gift Shop, the Reception, the Tea Rooms, Tapestry Suite, and Coach House. There are 8 blue badge spaces available in the car park.
People may be dropped at the entrance to the Stable Yard for easier access. We then ask that cars are then parked in the main car park.
The surface from the car park to the main accessible entrance is paved with a light gravel top that does not impede wheelchair access. However, there is a small declining slope from car park to the Stable Yard and an incline on the route to the accessible entrance on the West Front of the main House.
The Great Hall Tour is the standard tour offered at Boughton House covering 10 rooms on the ground floor of the house which date from 1528 onwards.
The Great Hall Tour is accessible for wheelchairs via an entrance on the West Front measuring 3 feet 10 inches (1.16 meters) wide. The doors to this entrance are manual and open inwards. A member of staff will be present to open the doors for you at your allocated tour time.
The State Rooms Tour and Beds, Books and Beyond are additional tours offered at Boughton House. Both additional tours include several sets of stairs and are therefore not fully accessible. All tours are guided and last approximately one hour.
All tours of the House have a “shepherd” – a member of staff who is equipped with a radio to contact the office should any member of
the tour group need any form of assistance at any point."
https://www.boughtonhouse.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Access-Statement-for-Boughton-House-.pdf
Brief description
"Located in Geddington, Northamptonshire, Boughton is one of Britain’s grandest and best-preserved stately homes. As well as the splendours
of the House, you can also enjoy the 18th-century landscaped gardens, the woodlands and a grand country park."
Address
Boughton House, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1BJ
Phone
01536 515 731
Website
https://www.boughtonhouse.co.uk
Directions
"For full details and maps of how to reach us please see the Find Us section of our website. Alternatively, you can plan your journey by car or public transport using www.transportdirect.info. Simply enter our postcode NN14 1BJ to get directions. The postcode given is for the full estate surrounding Boughton House and therefore not all Satellite Navigation systems will be accurate. We recommend using the directions and google map from the website for the most accurate route."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
https://www.boughtonhouse.co.uk/plan-a-visit/opening-times-and-prices/
Transport
"The nearest railway station is Kettering, which is approximately 7 miles away. Taxis are available at the station. If you require an accessible taxi you can book this in advance. We would recommend KLM taxis who can be contacted on 01536 310123.
There is no scheduled public transport route to Boughton House due to its rural location."
Amenities
Book Shop and Gift Shop
Tea Room
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Geddington Bridge, Geddington, Northamptonshire
1,554 metres*
1.14 miles*
St Edmund's Church, Warkton, Northamptonshire
1.15 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.