Deene Park
Northamptonshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Brudenell family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Deene, Corby NN17 3EG
Telephone 01780 450278
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 1:00 – 5:00 PM |
Deene Park has been home to the Brudenell family since 1514. Reviewers like that it reads as a lived-in family house rather than a museum, and several mention being greeted by members of the household during their visit. The gardens and the vistas around the house are well rated, and the tea room comes in for friendly reports.
Worth the trip
The feeling of a house still lived in, with reviewers describing warm, unhurried conversations with the family and room staff.
Before you go
The house route is self-guided with staff stationed in the rooms to answer questions, which some reviewers preferred and others found less satisfying than a full guided tour.
What reviewers mention most is the welcome, with several describing being greeted by the family who live there and finding the staff and room guides friendly, knowledgeable and happy to answer questions. The house is seen as a lived-in piece of history rather than a museum, and visitors were pleasantly surprised by how many rooms are open; the chapel and the Tudor bedroom are picked out. The tour is self-guided with information to read and guides on hand, which most liked, although one reviewer would have preferred a guided tour or an introductory video to orient them. The gardens are described as lovely, long and linear, and one visitor suggests they take enough time that an earlier opening would help if you also want the house and the tea room. The tea room itself is praised for friendly service, tea and cake.
Home of the Brudenell family since 1514.
“Gorgeous place full of history. Spent a great afternoon there. Visiting the house is totally worth it. We were lucky to have a little talk with the lady of the house. The guides were also very helpful and eager to…”- luchym 84, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Guided tours
- “Love the fact that it is a self guided tour, with lots of information to read, the guides are there if you want to ask questions.” - Fifi D
- Facilities
- “Next stop was the tea rooms, where 2 friendly ladies served us tea and cake.” - Fifi D
Common questions about Deene Park
Where is Deene Park?
Deene Park is in Northamptonshire, England, at Deene, Corby NN17 3EG.
Do you need a ticket to visit Deene Park?
Yes - Deene Park is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Brudenell family. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Deene Park?
The feeling of a house still lived in, with reviewers describing warm, unhurried conversations with the family and room staff.
Is Deene Park a ruin or still intact?
Deene Park is largely intact - Home of the Brudenell family since 1514.
