Main Street

Great Brington

Northampton NN7 4JA

Tel:  01604 770651

Fax:  01604 770164

Famous historic hostelry specialising in quality British food, real ales & fine wines. Set on the edge of the Althorp Estate in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside near Diana's final resting place.

One of the few remaining examples of traditional English hospitality with 16th Century decor, exposed beams and open fireplaces. Why not pay us a visit? You never know who you'll meet ...

Copyright © 2008 The Althorp Coaching Inn, Great Brington, Northants

A listed stone and thatch coaching inn dating back to the 16th century. Situated on the Althorp Estate, this is probably the most famous coaching inn in the country. Not only famed for its prestigious charm and the quality of its eating and drinking, but also for the number of visitors from all around the world. Filmed by most of the world’s TV from Japan, Central Europe, USA and South America to Australia and Iceland; this famous inn has been the star of many a newsreel.

The coaching inn itself boasts low ceilings and oak beams throughout with flagstone floors and large open fireplaces with roaring log fires. There is an outside courtyard surrounded by stabling, a super cellar restaurant, beautifully enclosed flowered garden and ample parking.

In the surrounding countryside the rolling hills are dotted with small villages with cottages built mainly of Northamptonshire ironstone and thatch, most of which are listed and in conservation areas, reminiscent of the Cotswolds.

Manager of the Althorp Coaching Inn

Jacqui Ellard

Our secluded garden and garden room are always popular for food and drinks on those sunny days.

We are pleased to cater for parties, functions and meals for that special occasion.

The Althorp Coaching Inn is dog friendly.

Dogs are welcome in the bar and garden, and this is one of our regular visitors.

Situated in the village of Great Brington, some 300 yards from St. Mary’s Church, which is the resting place of many of the Spencer family, the inn is just 400 yards from Althorp House, where the late Diana, Princess of Wales is at rest.

Althorp is near the town of Northampton, about 60 miles north of London, just off the M1.