Delapre Abbey

Delapre’s Orangery has improved 18-months on . . . but still not for dogs

March 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Back in August 2017 we wrote about the huge redevelopment that had been ongoing at Delapre Abbey in Northampton. One of the major changes was the removal of the much-loved [...]

Delapré Abbey revives Bouverie fete

August 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Delapré Abbey is reviving a traditional fete run by its former owners. The Abbey has released the following statement detailing its plans: Calling all creative bakers and [...]

The Delapre Book Festival – a good start now what about a sequel?

June 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

Shirley Jones takes a long hard look at the first Delapre Book Festival which included Sarah Pascoe in its line-up of authors. Dave Ikin took the pictures. The battle of [...]

The Delapre Abbey story

March 4, 2018 // 0 Comments

Mike Ingram delivers an epic account of the history of Delapre Abbey… Although the café has been open for a while and the house has been open for weddings and [...]

Is Delapre Abbey’s cafe worth the premium pricing?

August 18, 2017 // 3 Comments

After a multi-million pound project to open its 900 year history to the public, Delapre Abbey has removed its covers and opened its cafe. The new conservatory cafe is a [...]

Little Criminals are on the loose at Delapre Abbey with Warts and All

July 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

Warts and All Theatre Young Actors groups have been working on two productions during July at Delapré Abbey after being awarded funding through Arts Council England for two [...]

Walking the battlefield

July 12, 2017 // 1 Comment

At the weekend I felt like a big brave boy because I got some scratches on my leg while I was out on the old bicycle. Brambles and bitey things had left a few livid pin [...]

How a king was defeated at the Battle of Northampton

June 27, 2017 // 3 Comments

Mike Ingram tells the story of the 1460 Battle of Northampton which will be commemorated on July 15 and 16 at Delapre Abbey. Northamptonshire Battlefield Society will have a [...]

Page Eleventeen: Dummies, doubles and butterflies

April 12, 2017 // 0 Comments

If they ask you where you heard it, this page doesn't exist... [...]