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Royal seal of approval for the Chester House Estate
Royal seal of approval for the Chester House Estate Chester House Estate received a very special guest yesterday when Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, visited the nationally significant heritage...
June 2022 Archaeological Dig Blog
Follow along everyday throughout our June 2022 Archaeological Digs in partnership with the University of Leicester (School of Archaeology & Ancient History)Follow along for daily updates from the excavation team...
River Nene Bridge Replacement Update
BRIDGE PROJECT DUE TO START We are delighted to confirm that our incredibly exciting River Nene bridge replacement programme starts tomorrow! The construction programme is expected to last around 12...
Festival celebrating Nene Valley communities & heritage
Festival celebrating Nene Valley communities past and present to take place A summer festival showcasing the history, archaeology and heritage of the Nene Valley will launch at the Chester House...
Visit Chester House Estate by Canoe – Canoe2 Partnership
Canoe2 Partnership We are now accessible by CANOE! When you book a trip through Canoe2 you can journey to us along the River Nene and combine a day out at...
Update on Car Parking
Update: Car Parking Following our first 8 months in operation, we have welcomed feedback from our visitors on our free pre-booked car parking process. Over the Summer months (1st June...
The Chester House Estate is now only accepting card payments
FARMHOUSE CAFÉ, VISITOR CENTRE & GIFT SHOP, AND OUTDOOR CATERING IS NOW ONLY ACCEPTING CARD PAYMENTS As of Monday 23rd May the Farmhouse Café, Visitor Centre & Gift Shop, and...
New membership organisation launches with great success
NEW MEMBERSHIP ORGANISATION LAUNCHES WITH GREAT SUCCESS Over 100 people attended the official launch of the NNBN as the new and exciting business membership organisation for North Northamptonshire was unveiled....
The Queen’s Green Canopy: ‘Plant a tree for the Jubilee’ scheme
The Queen’s Green Canopy: ‘Plant a tree for the Jubilee’ scheme at the Chester House Estate This afternoon we welcomed the Deputy Leader of North Northamptonshire Council Cllr Helen Howell...
Intern to gain valuable events and livestock management skills this Spring
Intern to gain valuable events and livestock management skills this Spring A young apprentice at The Chester House Estate will get more than he baa-gained for this spring when...
Historian opens book shop at The Chester House Estate
Historian opens book shop at The Chester House Estate History lovers looking for something different have been flocking to a new bookshop dedicated to Northamptonshire’s heritage. Jon-Paul Carr has opened...
My Little Vintage Market – 2022 Dates
Are you joining us for our My Little Vintage markets throughout 2022? My little vintage are delighted to be hosting markets at Chester House Estate, where they will be showcasing...
Valentines Dinner in the Farmhouse Café
Valentines Dinner in the Farmhouse Café (14th and 15th February 2022) Book your table here Guests aren’t required to book a car parking space, but can park at our Lime Avenue car...
Nature Week 12th – 20th February – Book now!
Nature week this February Half Term (12th – 20th February 2022) Purchase Car Parking HERE. To allow us to manage the estates capacity and stagger arrivals, we are currently asking...
Memorial Benches
Memorialisation is an important and deeply personal way to remember a very special person, connecting generations long into the future. A memorial gives you a permanent place of reflection and...
Spring at the Chester House Estate – Book Now!
Spring at the Chester House Estate – 12th March to 1st May 2022 Purchase Car Parking HERE and Purchase Spring Activities Passports HERE To allow us to manage the estates...
The Chester House Estate celebrates a successful 2021
THE CHESTER HOUSE ESTATE CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL OPENING After reopening its doors to the public in October 2021, The Chester House Estate has exceeded all expectations by welcoming thousands of...
Our First Christmas!
Experience the magic of Christmas at Chester House Estate through our new promo video – “Our First Christmas!”
Santa Paws
Are your four-legged best friends on the nice list? Father Christmas has a special treat for them too this year! Bring your dogs to meet Father Christmas and his elves...
Christmas at the Chester House Estate
Join us as we welcome Father Christmas for our first Christmas at the Chester House Estate. Meet Father Christmas and his elves in his magical winter wonderland grotto and receive...