VISITING COTTESBROOKE HALL
We very much hope you will enjoy your visit to Cottesbrooke and ask that you read this important information.
Tickets are available for Hall tours but are strictly limited. Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment and can be booked online:
If you need help to book tickets, please contact the office on 01604 505808. Historic House members and RHS members will need a ‘free’ ticket for a timed slot, which are available on the bookings page. Remember you must bring along proof of membership and your ticket otherwise you may be required to pay in full or be refused entry. Historic Houses/RHS membership is not available for special events.
Once inside The Gardens you may stay on and enjoy them as long as you like until closing time.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
CONTACT US
Email: welcome@cottesbrooke.co.uk
Visitor info line: 01604 505808
Cottesbrooke Hall
Northampton
NN6 8PF
What3Words to visitor entrance: expand.allow.curly
DIRECTIONS
M1 to Junction 19 (A14) Take the A14 east to Junction 1 – Leicester/Northampton – A5199 (formerly A50). Head south following brown signs towards Northampton travelling through the village of Thornby. The next village is Creaton – once in Creaton, turn left to Cottesbrooke. Proceed through Creaton down the hill and at the bottom of the hill turn left following brown signs to Cottesbrooke. Follow this minor road towards Cottesbrooke and as you enter the village take the right hand turn signposted to Brixworth and Cottesbrooke Hall. Turn right down this road and the public entrance to Cottesbrooke is next on your left. You will see two tall iron gates that are open at the end of this small public road. Drive up the driveway, over the bridge and the car park is on your left, with a coach park, further on near the top and by a small Kiosk.
OPENING
TIMES 2026
Open for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 26th April
OPEN BETWEEN 4th May and 24th September 2026
May & June: Wednesday & Thursday, 2–5.30pm
July, August & September: Thursday only 2-5.30pm
Bank Holiday Mondays
from May to September, 2-5.30pm
ADMISSION
PRICES
House & Gardens
Adult £17.00
Child* £8.00
Gardens Only
Adult £14.00
Child* £5.00
*14 – 17 years old, under 14’s go free.
We offer a 10% discount if tickets are booked through our website in advance
GROUP BOOKINGS
& EXCLUSIVE VISITS
If you would like to book a Group visit on our standard opening days or an Exclusive Group visit on days other than standard opening days, please contact the Estate Office on 01604 505808 or email welcome@cottesbrooke.co.uk
Additional Information
TOURS
All tours around the house are guided and last approximately 45 minutes. The last house tour departs no later than 4:15pm and the maximum number of people we can accommodate per tour is 14. Tours are allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Please note there are stairs throughout the tour.
ACCESSIBILITY
Access for disabled visitors is restricted in certain areas. Please call 01604 505808 to discuss further.
The Gardens and The Old Laundry Tearoom are accessible for wheelchairs but much of the garden is lawn. Most steps can be avoided, an accessible route map is available on request.
The Hall is not suitable for wheelchairs, Zimmer frames or pushchairs. There are two flights of stairs which may be a problem for visitors with walking difficulties.
HISTORIC HOUSES AND RHS MEMBERS
Cottesbrooke is a member of Historic Houses and a RHS partner garden.
RHS members can have free entry (one only) to The Gardens.
Historic Houses members can have entry to The Hall and admission to The Gardens.
These terms do not apply for special events.
FOOTWEAR
Flat shoes only are permitted in the house.
PARKING
Car and coach parking is included in the admission fee.
DOGS
Please note that dogs are not allowed except those to assist.
PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING
Photography and filming is welcome in the gardens for private use only. Photo shoots are not permitted. No photographs or videos may be taken or filmed in the house.
BAGS & COATS
Bulky bags and coats are not allowed in The Hall. We do however provide an area where these can be stored.
PRAMS & PUSHCHAIRS
Prams and pushchairs are not allowed in the house. We do however provide an area where these can be left safely.
REFRESHMENTS
Homemade cakes and hot/cold drinks are available in The Old Laundry Tearoom between 2:30pm and 5:00pm on open days. Only available to those who have paid to visit The Hall or The Gardens.
PICNICS
No picnics are allowed in the gardens of the Hall. A picnic area is available by the lake adjacent to the car park.
CHILDREN & CARERS
Children under 14 are welcome but must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult.
Carers are admitted free of charge to the Hall & Gardens but must be accompanying a ticket holding adult.