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.

Whats on?

ALTHORP
LITERARY FESTIVAL

8th – 10th May 2026

ALTHORP
HOUSE OPENING

1st July – 31st August 2026

** we are closed 10th – 11th July **
TICKETS ON SALE 1st APRIL

ALTHORP
LITERARY FESTIVAL

8th – 10th May 2026

ALTHORP
HOUSE OPENING

1st July – 31st August 2026

(We are closed 10th & 11th July)

CHARLES SPENCER BOOKSHOP

Author | 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’
‘Outstanding: a thrilling tale of retribution and bloody sacrifice, unflinching idealism and craven miscreancy.’
‘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’
‘A truly thrilling tale which Spencer, a natural storyteller, delivers with erudition and wit’

CHARLES SPENCER BOOKSHOP

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’
‘Outstanding: a thrilling tale of retribution and bloody sacrifice, unflinching idealism and craven miscreancy.’
‘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’
‘A truly thrilling tale which Spencer, a natural storyteller, delivers with erudition and wit’