“A lot of work has gone into the telling of Delapré’s story through the centuries.
The staff in particular was knowledgeable and friendly. We’re so pleased we have discovered Delapré!”
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Sunday 29th May – Sunday 30th October 11am-4pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays Entry included in the price of general admission (£8 adults, under 18s go free) ‘I must gather the strength of
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Sunday 29th May – Sunday 30th October
11am-4pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Entry included in the price of general admission (£8 adults, under 18s go free)
‘I must gather the strength of a lion for the campaign.’ Joan Wake, Jan 1956
This new temporary exhibition details the story of one woman’s tireless fight to rescue the county’s archives from destruction and to save Delapré Abbey from demolition. Joan Wake was a fierce and dedicated individual and was distraught at the thought that Delapré Abbey would be demolished by the council in 1954. What came next was years of fundraising, campaigning, and anxiety, right until the last stroke of midnight on the day of the deadline for raising funds to save the Abbey.
Discover Joan Wake’s personal story in which she broke free from the confines of her upbringing; her passion for history and the preservation and publication of archival material which led her to establish the Northamptonshire Record Society, and the creation of the Northamptonshire Record Office to house the growing collection.
See records and images lent by the Northamptonshire Record Office, follow the journey of how Delapré Abbey is still standing today, and find out more about the Northamptonshire people that shared and supported Joan Wake’s passion for protecting and celebrating the county’s history.
‘Joan Wake could be very irritating. So too, of course, could Winston Churchill. People do not achieve great things by being constantly and smilingly subservient…had there not been a Joan Wake there would almost certainly have been no Delapré Abbey.’ Lou Warwick, editor of Northampton Town & County Independent, 1974.
This exhibition is presented by Northamptonshire Record Society and marks their 100th anniversary which occurred in 2020 whilst the country was in lockdown.
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May 29 (Sunday) 11:00 am - October 30 (Sunday) 4:00 pm
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Thursday 28th July - Thursday 1st September No booking required for free outdoor activities Book to visit the house here (£8 adults, under 18s free) There’s lots to captivate curious young minds
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Thursday 28th July – Thursday 1st September
No booking required for free outdoor activities
Book to visit the house here (£8 adults, under 18s free)
There’s lots to captivate curious young minds during the school holidays. From 28th July to 1st September, 9am-4pm, take part in free outdoor activities in the beautiful Walled Garden including a medieval themed Knight’s Trail, battle archaeology, and more.
Plus, see history come to life as you meet figures from the Abbey’s past inside the house every Thursday. Delapré’s hands-on approach to bringing history to life makes it a unique family day out. Play, explore, and touch every object in the historic rooms. Try on a helmet, fire a bow and arrow and create a crest! Best of all, under 18s go free!
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July 28 (Thursday) 9:00 am - September 1 (Thursday) 4:00 pm

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Thursday 25th August, 2-4pm Free Walled Garden, no need to pre-book, just drop-in Our garden volunteers will be on hand to share their work on the herb garden and the links to the
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Thursday 25th August, 2-4pm
Free
Walled Garden, no need to pre-book, just drop-in
Our garden volunteers will be on hand to share their work on the herb garden and the links to the nuns who lived here during medieval times. Find out about the plants they’ve been collecting and why the beds have been laid out as they are.
Illustration: AR Media
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(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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“The grounds were great for the dog to have a run and we enjoyed tea and cake on the terrace afterwards. The house was fascinating. I particularly enjoyed the battlefield exhibition and the insight into the life of a medieval nun.”
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“The tour guides Alan and De were both incredible, knowing about 500 years of history off by heart. After grabbing lunch in the Orangery we decided to join the second tour in the afternoon. Delapré Abbey provided us with a great day and we will definitely recommend this attraction.”