Hunsbury Hill Centre
Northamptonshire A C R E,
Hunsbury Hill Centre,
Harksome Hill,
Northampton,
Northamptonshire, NN4 9QX
The Hunsbury Hill Centre was constructed as a model farm by Edward Bouverie of Delapre, following enclosure of the land, which included the common…
The Hunsbury Hill Centre is a Grade II listed farm complex consisting of a large farmhouse, several barns and outbuildings and a labourer's cottage standing in 13 acres of woods and ground. Built in 1776 it is an excellent example of a model farm.
The Hunsbury Hill Centre was constructed as a model farm by Edward Bouverie of Delapre, following enclosure of the land, which included the common fields of the Parish of Hardingstone. It was one of three farms built to supply food to Delapre Abbey nearby. The farm was built in one phase to make best use of the farming methods of the time and it is a unique example of a model farm remaining in the county. The farm buildings - farmhouse, barns, hovels and cottage - form an octagonal shape around a large courtyard area. The whole site is now owned by a charity, Northamptonshire ACRE, who use the farmhouse as their offices.
Visitors will be able to take tours of the farmhouse, which has a number of original features still in place and of the various buildings on the site including the High Barn with its stone walls, wooden beams and remains of some of the threshing gear. Some limited access to the woods, which form part of the whole site, may be available depending upon the weather.
There will be a display of the history of the site and visitors will be able to learn about the plans Northamptonshire ACRE has to renovate some outlying cattle sheds on the site as a cafe, shop and museum for use by the local community alongside development of small artisan workshops for local crafts people.
Opening Times
- Sun 9 Sept: Midday to 3pm
Booking Details:
No booking required
Access Information:
Access to the farmhouse is difficult due to a number of steps on different levels. A ramp will be available to allow access into the farmhouse but there is no lift to the second floor so access is restricted to that level. There are wheelchair accessible toilets in both the Low and High Barns and access to the rest of the site except the second floor of the old cottage.
Additional information:
Max 8 people per tour/event. Event Duration: approximately 30 minutes.
Directions:
Turn off Danes Camp ring road onto Hunsbury Hill Road and go up the hill to a small roundabout. Turn right then immediately right at the T junction onto Harksome Hill. Follow the signs for the Hunsbury Hill Centre. It is recommended you do not use sat nav as it will take you to the wrong entrance.
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