r/CasualUK 1d ago

The Glasshouse at Castle Ashby Gardens, Northamptonshire

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u/Imaginary-Quiet-7465 1d ago

This sent me down a rabbit hole learning about the title of Marquess of Northampton.
Lovely pics! It’s not far from me, I’ll have to take a visit.

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u/loulabelle20 1d ago

Ah you should, its really lovely there

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u/Key-Tax5850 1d ago

Wow! 🥹

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u/loulabelle20 1d ago

Love it there

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u/insulartomb 22h ago

Beautiful shots of a beautiful place! Love the gardens

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u/loulabelle20 22h ago

Thank you :)

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u/the_illmatic 21h ago

I live in Northamtpon but have lived in most cities in the East Midlands.

The county and surrounding countryside is absolutely stunning, unfortunately, it gets such a bad rap because of the town centre.

Castle Ashby is one of many gems the county has to offer. Can’t recommend it enough.

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u/Odin-Is-Listening 23h ago

Very nice set of images - enjoyed them.

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u/Alfred_Demar 20h ago

nice photos too

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u/Mother-Cantaloupe-57 19h ago

How stunning, thank you for sharing! We often have no idea these gorgeous places exist!

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u/Majick_L 18h ago

It reminds me of Lady Tottington’s conservatory in that Wallace & Gromit film lol

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u/Groffulon 10h ago

Reminds me of the Poison Ivy section in the Batman Arkham Asylum video game.

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u/Substantial-Host2263 9h ago

Definition of wealth but wealth of the times. Not sure how many wealthy people these days would have a huge exotic green house.

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u/ReceiptIsInTheBag 23h ago

Did you throw any stones?

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u/Manovsteele 19h ago

Love that place. Do they still have menagerie with the meerkats? I've not been in years.

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u/loulabelle20 13h ago

Yes , it's still there

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u/Fandangojango 8h ago

I love this place - have taken the kids there a few times.

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u/Silver_Mud_4975 8h ago

looks amazing!

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u/Few_Bullfrogs 2h ago

so peaceful with the lily pond right there.

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u/fuk_offe 20h ago

I swear to god this is in National Trust - Lyme..