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SHARING ALTHORP

A new adventure begins here at Althorp, as we share more about the projects and history we care so deeply about.

PUTTING THINGS BACK

Part of our passion in caring for Althorp is seeing that the estate's history is preserved for future generations.

FARMING FUTURE

We’ve made the bold decision here at Althorp to go “cold turkey” and end the use pesticides, herbicides and fungicides on our land

SOIL GENIUS

A visit from Nicole Masters, one of the experts guiding our transition into regenerative farming.

PORCELAIN PUZZLE

Althorp's basement is filled with 500 years of treasures. Unfortunately, some have been damaged over the centuries.

THE WALLED GARDEN

Althorp was once home to one of the grandest walled gardens in all of England.

IN SERVICE TO ALTHORP

Chris Leeson worked at Althorp for 25 years, but his family's connection to the estate stretches back over 500 years.

SUSAN CAMPBELL

Author and historian Susan Campbell, the world's expert on walled gardens, makes her first visit to Althorp.

THE SPENCER TOMBS

A visit to the 500 year old Spencer family chapel at the church of St Mary in Great Brington.

SHORTHORNS RETURNS

Shorthorn cattle have a long history at Althorp that dates back over 200 years.

CHRISTMAS AT ALTHORP

The holidays are a busy time at Althorp, as everyone on the estate pitches in to deck the halls.

THE MUNIMENT ROOM

Explore Althorp's Muniment Room, home to 500 years of Spencer family history.

THE SPENCER CLOCKS

We set out to get all of Althorp's clocks ticking again.

FORESTER RETURNS

John Richardson worked as a forester at Althorp for 45 years, beginning in 1963.

PRINCE OF WALES BEDROOM

One of the most dramatic and memorable rooms at Althorp is the Prince of Wales bedroom.

THE SPENCER SILVER

Silversmith Tim Gibbs visits the estate in the hopes that he can rescue some long forgotten pieces of Spencer silver.

ORCHARD HISTORIAN

Orchardist and historian Martin Hayes visits the walled garden to share his nearly 50 years of experience and knowledge.

BELOW ALTHORP

Not for the faint of heart, Althorp's cellar is home to some of the oldest parts of the house and at least one creature living down below.

COUNTESS SPENCER NEEDLEWORK

A set of needlepoint sofas and chairs created by the Countess Spencer and her friends have been in the Spencer family for over 230 years.

SPENCER FLOWERS

Arranging flowers at Althorp is no small task -- sometimes it takes more than 80 arrangements to prepare the house for a big weekend.

SAVING THE SOIL

It’s a magical mixture that could be the secret weapon in Althorp’s transition into regenerative farming.

SPENCER WALKING STICKS

A rare collection of walking sticks and canes that have been in Spencer hands for generations are steeped in history.

ADEY'S ALTHORP

Adey Greeno has dedicated more than three decades of service to the estate, most recently as Conservation Manager, working to preserve and protect Althorp for future generations.

LUCKY & MINTY

How two orphaned lambs became adopted members of the Spencer Family.

FAMILY FOUNDER

How Sir John Spencer built Althorp as one of England's most successful sheep farmers.

SPENCER FAMILY DOGS

From loyal companions to life-saving heroes, the dogs of Althorp have been an integral part of the family’s history.

LOST ROMAN VILLA

Archeologists unearth the secrets of a forgotten Roman Villa, built more than 1000 years before the Spencer Family settled at Althorp.