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Guided House Tours
Experience the stunning art collection, history and heritage at the heart of Boughton, exploring various stunning rooms filled with beautiful artworks incorporating almost every aspect of the decorative arts. Highlights of the collection include Van Dycks, El Greco, Sèvres Porcelain and Boulle furniture.
- Ground floor only (13 rooms, approximately 1 hour).
The ground floor tour encompasses many of the major rooms such as the Great Hall and is perfect for those with a general interest in the rich history and art of Boughton. - Kings Tour: Over 2 floors (20 rooms, approximately 1.5 hours)
The more comprehensive “King’s Tour” is designed for the enthusiast and also ascends the grand entrance staircase to include the High Pavilion and State Apartments created for the visit of William III.
Estate Tour – Guided House & Estate (3 hours)*
Ideal for coach parties looking to explore more than just the House. Includes a guided tour of Boughton House followed by a guided coach tour of the Estate, including the local villages and church with family monuments. This tour is undertaken in your own coach.
*We suggest this is taken as two separate tours of 1.5 hours, with lunch or a refreshment break between them.
Landscape & Gardens Tour (2 hours)
Guided tour of the lovely formal gardens surrounding the House, the Kitchen Garden and the restored Landscape
Guided House, Gardens & Landscape Tour (3 hours)*
Includes a guided tour of Boughton House, and a guided tour of the Gardens and the restored Landscape.
*We suggest this is taken as two separate tours of 1.5 hours, with lunch or a refreshment break between them.
Catering Options at Boughton House & Gardens
There are a variety of catering options available for your group, served in the Boughton House café in the Stable block. All food is prepared to order, using, wherever possible locally sourced ingredients. During August the Café serves light lunches and teas to the general public alongside any pre-booked groups.
If there is something you would specifically like we will do our best to accommodate special requests and put menus together for you. All group catering must be pre-booked.
Additional Information for your visit
Boughton’s Gift Shop is open for all group tours, selling a selection of locally made crafts, food, jewellery, books and much more.
There is ample coach parking in the car park located near to the Stableyard reception.
Toilets, including facilities for wheelchairs, are available in the Stableyard only. A wheelchair is available for those that require one, please let us know so it can be ready for you. For further information, please see our access statement.
Please note a minimum charge of £250 applies for group tours to cover administration charges.
How to book
If you are interested in booking a group tour, please fill out a group enquiry form or contact: info@boughtonhouse.co.uk. We would also be delighted to discuss your requirements further on 01536 515731.
Group Visit Testimonials
A big thank you to everyone at Boughton House for making our visit so very enjoyable. It all went so so smoothly and we’ve received some lovely comments from various members who joined us.
Chalfonts U3A, September 2023
Group Visit Testimonials
Boughton House with it’s history and wealth of treasures is quite remarkable. It’s hard to find the right words to express just how wonderful it all is and the grounds and gardens are stunning and quite breathtaking! We’re looking forward to our repeat visit on the 2 November.
Chalfonts U3A, September 2023
Group Visit Testimonials
Just a thank you note for such a lovely day. Your Tour Guides were very friendly and spoke clearly, giving a fountain of information. Everyone appreciated the extra teas and coffees and the kind staff that you have. Once again, thank you.
ESTNA Visit - June 23
Group Visit Testimonials
Many thanks to all the team at Boughton for the most enjoyable Club visit. Everything was just great; the welcome, tour, the lunch, the gardens and even the weather was kind to us. Best wishes to you all for the summer and your forthcoming events at Boughton.
The Samuel Pepys Club Visit - June 22
Group Visit Testimonials
I first made contact in January 2020 and we finally came yesterday! It was well worth the wait! The meal was excellent - I don't see much left on the plates - a very good sign! Our guide was excellent and obviously showed great enthusiasm and affection for Boughton. What a history and what a responsibility to look after all the paintings, carpets, tapestries, and china. What a treasure trove.
Chelmsford & District National Trust Supporter Group
Group Visit Testimonials
I would like to thank everyone at Boughton House, on behalf of Wimpole Volunteers Club, for making our day so enjoyable. The tour guides were excellent, the catering staff were friendly and the food was delicious, we also had some favourable comments from our members on the way back to Wimpole that afternoon.
Judy, Wimpole Volunteers Club – September 2019
Group Visit Testimonials
We all had the most brilliant visit to Boughton and it proved the perfect end to our three-day trip. It’s always important to end on a high note!
Dr Helen Jacobsen, Wallace Collection - May 19
Group Visit Testimonials
Most people as you are aware had never been before and it was a real treat for them to see the house and the collection; and many thanks for handling the tour yourself [Charles- Property Manager]– that was much appreciated. You are so knowledgeable, and everyone learnt a lot. Please would you pass on our particular thanks to your Stable staff, who produced the best lunch of the trip!
Dr Helen Jacobsen, Wallace Collection - May 19
Group Visit Testimonials
Boughton House and its treasures are indeed exceptional and demand the highest praise. However, they were fully backed up by a seamless service demonstrated by your staff throughout our visit. This level of professionalism doesn’t happen by accident and you are to be congratulated. Please pass on our grateful thanks to all who were involved both before and on the day.
Wendy Waggstaffe, St Ives U3A - April 19
Group Visit Testimonials
Thank you for the fabulous visit to Boughton last Wednesday morning. We were fortunate to have Pamela as our guide and she was superb. She was exactly what we wanted. We had a lovely relaxed, informal visit so that we could enjoy all the marvellous rooms and contents at leisure. Boughton is, of course, a very special place and so wonderfully cared for, but still a family home. It was also good to see the Kim Wilkie garden. Several of you in the office were also very kind and helpful, and I thank all of you. With all good wishes.
David Brown - October 18
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