Althorp has been home to the Spencer family for more than 500 years, and contains a fascinating variety of pictures, furniture, ceramics and fine interiors.

Althorp House is now closed.

We look forward to welcoming you in 2025.

CHARLES SPENCER

~ AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN ~

Books by Charles Spencer include thrilling tales of regicide, stories of Royal retribution, battles that have framed British history and the tale of a man destined to be the last Cavalier.

All books purchased through our website include a personalised dedication by Charles Spencer.

‘A terrific book … written like a thriller … Once you start reading it you’re completely gripped’
BILL BRYSON, Review of Earl Spencer's lastest novel 'The White Ship'
‘Outstanding: a thrilling tale of retribution and bloody sacrifice, unflinching idealism and craven miscreancy.’
JESSIE CHILDS, Review of Earl Spencer's Novel 'Killers of the King'
‘A brilliant read … Spencer has a real facility for getting these characters to leap fully formed from the page. I’m loving every word of it … Game of Thrones but in the real world’
ANTHONY HOROWITZ, Review of Earl Spencer's lastest novel 'The White Ship'
‘A truly thrilling tale which Spencer, a natural storyteller, delivers with erudition and wit’
THE DAILY MAIL, Review of Earl Spencer's Novel 'To Catch a King'

CHARLES SPENCER

~ AUTHOR AND HISTORIAN ~

Books by Charles Spencer include thrilling tales of regicide, stories of Royal retribution, battles that have framed British history and the tale of a man destined to be the last Cavalier.

All books purchased through out website are include a personalised dedication by Charles Spencer.

‘A terrific book … written like a thriller … Once you start reading it you’re completely gripped’
BILL BRYSON, Review of Earl Spencer's lastest novel 'The White Ship'
‘Outstanding: a thrilling tale of retribution and bloody sacrifice, unflinching idealism and craven miscreancy.’
JESSIE CHILDS, Review of Earl Spencer's Novel 'Killers of the King'
‘A brilliant read … Spencer has a real facility for getting these characters to leap fully formed from the page. I’m loving every word of it … Game of Thrones but in the real world’
ANTHONY HOROWITZ, Review of Earl Spencer's lastest novel 'The White Ship'
‘A truly thrilling tale which Spencer, a natural storyteller, delivers with erudition and wit’
THE DAILY MAIL, Review of Earl Spencer's Novel 'To Catch a King'