Last updated on 30 November 11

Delapre Abbey Garden

  5.0/5 (8 ratings)
  • Delapre Abbey Garden Rich Lewis © Rich Lewis
  • Delapre abbey garden Photograph © Friends of Delapre Abbey
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A seventeenth century house with a large park (500 acres) and a garden (8 acres), on the site of a nunnery. There is a rock garden, haha, lake, woods, sculptures and walled garden.
Address - London Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, NN4 8AW
Opening times - March to September, Daily, Open 10am to dusk, Park open all year
Admission - Entrance free
Website - Visit the Delapre Abbey Garden website

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Recent Reviews

  • 2 months ago Terry M said

    A beautiful place
    Deserves more reconition.
    Well done to every one concerned

    (5.0/5)
  • over 2 years ago Martin Sloan said

    How to describe Delapre Abbey?
    (A Little Hidden Gem)

    I can't could'nt believe what a beautiful place his hidden away in Northampton, the grounds are so well kept and the cafe in the walled garden were so welcoming for me and my dog (George).

    For all the volunteers that offer their time and effort to keep Delapre Abbey presentable. A Big Thankyou

    (5.0/5)
  • almost 3 years ago Anonymous said

    I also live in the area and have visited Delapre Abbey and Parklands on a daily basis over the last 45 years. It is indeed a magical place with wonderful wildlife to observe. Birds in particular - tawny owl, little owl, green and great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches and treecreepers, long tailed, great and blue tits, chaffinch and blackcaps to name a few. The wild garden to the east of the walled garden is a sight to behold in the spring - bluebells, crocus, aconites, snowdrops and there are some rare and beautiful trees, the paper handkerchief tree flowers in late April/early May.

    (5.0/5)
  • almost 3 years ago Anonymous said

    I live in the area and walk my dog around Delapre Abbey every day. It is so good to see, what was once becoming a run down vanalised park, developing into the beautiful park it deserves to be. The Friends of Delapre Abbey are doing a great job to entice more and more families to visit.

    (5.0/5)
  • almost 3 years ago Anonymous said

    A beautiful, magical place.I have been so many times yet I never become bored of this enchanted place.The gardens are wonderful, and sculpture inspiring.A great place for all the family to relax and enjoy.It also has a tea room, and always has friendly staff.A place full of history. It makes you feel like a child again enclosed in your own secret garden.Its a place you will leave feeling you must return to for more!

    (5.0/5)

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