Delapre Park and Delapré Abbey Walled Garden

from 846 Google reviews

Historic building in background of trees and fences

Delapre Abbey by Dave Dunford . CC BY-SA 2.0

About the garden

The Abbey is set within the remains of the formal and semi-formal gardens which were once the pride and joy of the Tate and Bouverie families. There’s a large walled garden, superb specimen trees in the understated arboretum; the hidden remains of a splendid water garden, and the south lawn which stretches out to the ha-ha, which separates the lawn from the 500 acres of the wider parkland and the golf course beyond.

There’s so much to see from the colourful flowers to the ancient trees and mature shrubs carefully tended by the gardener, grounds maintenance teams and of course the many volunteers. In the wider parkland, Visitos can enjoy a stroll around Delapre Lake and see the local wildlife on the way.

Opening times

The Walled Garden is open from 8am

Useful details

Garden area

550 Acres

Dog walking

Yes - Dogs off leads under close supervision.

Cafe or restaurant

Food and drink facilities include a cafe/restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.

Family

Yes - Children of all ages.

Bicycle storage

Yes

Wheelchair access

Mostly accessible (many paths flat and paved). Mostly accessible. Our walled garden is completely paved and accessible. The outer areas are mostly flat, however as it is a woodland, accessibility is dependent on weather incase the ground becomes muddy.

Shops

Yes - There is a gift shop.

Wheelchair hire

Wheelchairs are available for hire. Wheelchairs are available for free for inside the Abbey.

Northamptonshire, NN4 8AW

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Delapre Park and Delapré Abbey Walled Garden

Northamptonshire

NN4 8AW

Sat Nav Postcode

NN4 8AW

Public Transport

The Abbey is within easy reach by bus.

There is a bus stop at the entrance to Delapré Abbey on London Road (A508) with various routes stopping regularly including 7, 11, 11A, 33, 88, X6 and X7.

For timetables, visit Stagecoach Midlands.

By Train - Northampton Railway Station is only a 30 minute walk or 10 minute drive away.

Trains arrive from London Euston and Birmingham New Street at least once an hour and there are taxi points directly outside the station.

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Google reviews

4.6
from 846 Google reviews

Montko

9 months ago

Lovely place, suitable for whole family, great cafe, wide selection of cakes and ice creams, free parking, wonderful grounds to explore, including walled garden. Highly recommended.

Peter

4 months ago

Been promising myself to visit for ages having listened to people who have visited on the local radio. What a lovely place wonderful parkland with a lake which sadly we never had time to visit and a nice walled garden. The Abbey and addictional buildings looked very well kept. There is a doggy walkers coffee outlet and a cafe with a good choice of foods to eat in or out. The park has easy access and free parking. They also host event weekends . Willie returning very soon.

Nigel Vokes

6 months ago

Very nice place ! Superb for dog walking...

Rose Jackson

3 months ago

Lovely walks and very nice cream tea - eventually! They sat me at an empty table in the Orangery, then forgot to take my order, so I had to ask at the counter for someone to take my order ☹️. Worth the very long wait but not the rude waitress who delivered it.

Sarah Docker

7 months ago

Abbey set within beautiful grounds, with large woodland areas, walled garden and a lake. Free parking, and free to explore the grounds. Dogs are allowed. There is a cafe and public toilets.

Contact the garden

01604 760817

delapreabbey.org/gardens

info@delapreabbey.org

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