Rushton Triangular Lodge, Northamptonshire
Details
Accessibility
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/rushton-triangular-lodge/access/
"Rushton Triangular Lodge is not wheelchair accessible (there are no ramps or equipment on the site).
Entrance / Set Down: Disabled visitors cannot be set down at the site entrance.
Disabled Parking: There are no separate, allocated disabled parking spaces."
Brief description
"This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597. It is a testament to Tresham’s Roman Catholicism: the number three, symbolising the Holy Trinity, is apparent everywhere. There are three floors, trefoil windows and three triangular gables on each side.On the entrance front is the inscription ‘Tres Testimonium Dant’ (‘there are three that give witness’), a Biblical quotation from St John’s Gospel referring to the Trinity. It is also a pun on Tresham’s name; his wife called him ‘Good Tres’ in her letters."
Address
Rushton, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1RP
rushtontriangular.lodge@english-heritage.org.uk
Phone
01536 710761
Website
https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/rushton-triangular-lodge/
Directions
"1 mile west of Rushton, on unclassified road; 1 mile from Desborough on A6. SAT NAV: Postcode : NN14 1RP
Latitude : 52.437977 Longtitude : -0.767901. There is limited free parking for around 5 cars in the lay-by on the opposite side of the road to the lodge (visitors will need to cross a busy road to reach the site entrance). The lay-by can hold one bus, as long as there are no cars already parked there (unfortunately spaces cannot be reserved)."
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.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/rushton-triangular-lodge/prices-and-opening-times/
Transport
"BUS ACCESS: Stagecoach in Northants service 19, stops outside property
TRAIN ACCESS: Kettering 5 miles"
Amenities
"FACILITIES AT RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE:
PARKING
There is limited free parking for around 5 cars in the lay-by on the opposite side of the road to the lodge (visitors will need to cross a busy road to reach the site entrance). The lay-by can hold one bus, as long as there are no cars already parked there (unfortunately spaces cannot be reserved).
FOOD AND DRINK
The shop sells a selection of snacks including crisps, cold drinks and confectionery. The local pub in Rushton village serves food, and afternoon teas are available from Rushton Hall.
PICNIC AREA
Visitors are welcome to enjoy a picnic in the grounds - there is plenty of grass on which to spread out blankets.
SHOP
The gift shop is located next to the admission point. It sells a range of English Heritage souvenirs and gifts, as well as crisps, cold drinks and confectionery.
GARDENS
Wild rabbits and moles both live in the grounds of the lodge. There are also bats in the monument roof.
FAMILY FRIENDLY:
PUSH CHAIRS ALLOWED
Pushchairs are permitted in the grounds only (not in the monument)."
Travel Information
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Location
Nearest Venues
All Saints Church, Rushton, Kettering, Northamptonshire
1,067 metres*
Pipewell, Kettering, Northamptonshire
1.51 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.