Name: Apethorpe Palace
Rating: 5.0

Apethorpe Palace

Hunting Way, Apethorpe, Peterborough, UK

1-99 Years

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Apethorpe Palace apethorpe Palace was owned by Elizabeth I; she inherited the site from Henry VIII. The palace became a favourite royal residence of both James I and Charles I. Its series of state rooms, including the King’s Bedchamber and the impressive long gallery, is one of the most complete to survive from the Jacobean period.

Apethorpe Palace Tours last approximately one-and-a-half hours. Pre-booking is essential. Tours are for a maximum of 15 people and are not suitable for children under 12. Those aged 12-16 need to be accompanied by an adult.

If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Among England’s greatest stately homes, Apethorpe Palace is a private residence open during July and August for pre-booked tours only. Apethorpe Palace was owned by Elizabeth I; she inherited the site from Henry VIII.
The palace became a favourite royal residence of both James I and Charles I. Its series of state rooms, including the King’s Bedchamber and the impressive long gallery, is one of the most complete to survive from the Jacobean period.
Apethorpe Palace Tours last approximately one-and-a-half hours. Pre-booking is essential. Tours are for a maximum of 15 people and are not suitable for children under 12. Those aged 12-16 need to be accompanied by an adult.

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Parking: As Apethorpe Palace is a private residence, parking at the site is only available for the duration of the tour. Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before the tour starts as no parking is permitted in Laundry Lane, adjacent to Apethorpe Palace.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open for pre-booked guided tours.

Address: Hunting Way, Apethorpe, Peterborough, UK

Post Code: PE8 5DJ

Council: North Northamptonshi

County: Northamptonshire

Road Access: Apethorpe Palace is at the end of Laundry Road in Apethorpe village. Please stick to 10mph speed limit on this narrow road.
Bus Access: CallConnect services 4P, 4S Mon-Sat (Tel: 0845 263 8153); or Centrebus service C24 (Tel: 0845 456 4474). Bus services must be booked in advance.
Train Access: Stamford 11 miles or Peterborough 14 miles.
Bicycle Access: Find your cycling route to Apethorpe Palace at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network.
Parking: As Apethorpe Palace is a private residence, parking at the site is only available for the duration of the tour. Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before the tour starts as no parking is permitted in Laundry Lane, adjacent to Apethorpe Palace.