Boughton House
Picture of Boughton House
The English Versailles
Northamptonshire home of the Dukes of Buccleuch and Queensberry
(Montagu Douglas Scott)
 

Boughton House is open for general visitors, 7 days a week, August 1st - September 1st from 2.00pm to 5.00pm with last entry at 4.00pm.
Educational groups are welcome by prior appointment throughout the year. For Group rates - please contact the Trust Office or navigate to House Group Visit Information on the Visiting Information page.
 

A rare portrait of Queen Elizabeth I as a young princess is receiving considerable interest by historians and the media alike. Its importance was highlighted on a visit by historians Alison Weir and Tracy Borman and more information can be found in the June issue of BBC History Magazine.

BBC news article about the portrait (opens new window)

Heritage Education Trust

 

This site is updated on a regular basis and was last updated: June 2008