Churches of Northamptonshire

The county of Northamptonshire has some particularly fine Saxon and Early English churches. This weekend tour will include visits to the outstanding examples at Brixworth and Earls Barton with their fascinating Saxon construction methods that make use of Roman building materials.

Further visits will include Rothwell Minster church with its notable bone crypt and Fotheringhay, birth place of Richard III.

On Sunday we will concentrate on the churches and chapels of the town of Northampton itself. These sites range from the fine Early Norman church of St Peter 's to a seventeenth-century meeting house at Castle Hill. This will be followed by a visit to Great Brington, the chapel of the Spencer family and the site of many beautiful monuments.

This weekend is based at Highgate House a striking country mansion in the picturesque village of Creaton, with impressive four-star accommodation.

What's Included:

Friday evening wine reception and introductory talk
Expert tuition
All entrance fees
Transport to sites
All coffee, tea and cakes
Friday and Saturday evening dinners
Course Pack
Transfer from Northampton to hotel
2 nights B&B at the 4 star Highgate House

The cost of this weekend break is from £275 per person (based on 2 sharing a twin/double room).

25-27 September 2009
(Code: WE-1009)

Optional Extra
Why not make use of the Hotel's excellent facilities and stay another night to give you time to reflect on the weekend and maybe explore Northampton before you leave. Please contact us for further details.