Althorp House

Just 5 minutes from home and a good photo opportunity, Althorp (pronounced All-thrupp), lies just outside the pretty village of Great Brington, it has been the home of the Spencer family since Sir John Spencer acquired the estate in 1508. The most famous member of the family is Diana, Princess of Wales.  The house  contains a stupendous collection of paintings, including works by Rubens, Van Dyck, Reynolds and Gainsborough. They have an annual Literary Festival which has become very popular.