Boughton House have achieved an excellent blend of knowledge and anecdote on the tours of their house with a choice of three tours covering different parts of the house. Along with excellent gardens and views over the estate this is excellent value for money.

We were briefly at Wicksteed Park in the morning so it combined quite easily as it opens only in the afternoon. On our arrival at 2pm we booked into the 3.30pm Great Hall tour, leaving time for a cup of tea and a walk round...More

We live near Bowhill so were keen to see the duke's English home. We were there on August 5th and the guide who took us round at 2.15pm was very good - unfortunately I didn't catch her name. There was plenty of interest and I...More

Commercial exploitation of the park and garden has spoilt a very beautiful site and this is probably my third and last visit. There was a huge marquee with a very noisy Indian wedding on the lawn near the house and the fountain and a large...More

We visited on an August afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed two very informative tours with so much on view. The rooms for free flow were also packed with exhibits and you come away wondering why it is not more widely known and better supported. Prices are...More

Guide very informative. Nice lunch the tours were just long enough with a hours rest inbetween. Cannot believe have not been here before. Arranged a day with sisters for a day out we all enjoyed. Very English. Non commercialised. Only 20 in our group (I...More

The house and grounds are maintained to a very high standard. The Orpheus installation in the garden is worth the entrance money on its own! The walled garden is lovely and is a spectacular array of fragrance and colour. The house tour is too long...More