Roche Abbey is just a short drive from Throapham House but it also makes a nice walk when the weather is fine. If you would like to walk then we have some easy local walks which take in the Abbey. An OS map of the area is also available in our guest lounge for those who would like to follow the slightly more challenging paths.
Last Monday saw the first of three programmes following a year in the life of Chatsworth House. When I watch excellent programmes like this on our great historic houses I’m reminded that Ann and I have a responsibility to future generations to treat our far more modest home with a bit of TLC.
If you missed it you can catch up here BBC iPlayer – Chatsworth House – Episode 1.
As the Duke of Devonshire says, it’s a “most amazing place” and we’ve got to agree!
An Elizabethan weekend takes place on September 24th and 25th at Hardwick Hall giving an insight into the Tudor period. Hardwick Hall is approximately 15 miles away from us.
An exclusive tour of ‘Mr Straw’s House‘ near Worksop takes place on 6th and 13th October which includes seeing some areas not normally open, however, you would need to book for this event on 01909 482380.
