Althorp has been home to the Spencer family for more than 500 years, and contains a fascinating variety of pictures, furniture, ceramics and fine interiors.

Althorp has been home to the Spencer family for more than 500 years, and contains a fascinating variety of pictures, furniture, ceramics and fine interiors.

ALTHORP SUMMER HOUSE OPENING

1st July – 31st August 2026

(We are closed 10th & 11th July)

ALTHORP SUMMER
HOUSE OPENING

1st July – 31st August 2026

(We are closed 10th & 11th July)

CHARLES SPENCER BOOKSHOP

Author and Historian

Books by Charles Spencer include thrilling tales of regicide, stories of Royal retribution, battles that have framed British history and the tale of a man destined to be the last Cavalier.

All books purchased through our website include a personalised dedication by Charles Spencer.

NEW RELEASE
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister

In Swan Song, Charles Spencer provides the most intimate, loving and honest portrait yet of his sister.

Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles – available to pre-order now.

ā€˜When asked, ā€˜What was it like, growing up with Diana?’, my first thought is always, But I don’t know what it was like not to grow up with her…’

In September 1997, Charles Spencer stood in Westminster Abbey before a watching world and shared his grief at losing his beloved sister, Diana. Now, nearly thirty years later, he tells the astonishing story of his life with Diana and the tragic week of her death.

CHARLES SPENCER BOOKSHOP

Author | Historian

Books by Charles Spencer include thrilling tales of regicide, stories of Royal retribution, battles that have framed British history and the tale of a man destined to be the last Cavalier.
All books purchased through our website include a personalised dedication by Charles Spencer.

NEW RELEASE
Swan Song: Diana, My Sister

In Swan Song, Charles Spencer provides the most intimate, loving and honest portrait yet of his sister.

Beautiful. Beloved. Hunted. The extraordinary life and death of Diana, as told by her brother, Charles – available to pre-order now.

ā€˜When asked, ā€˜What was it like, growing up with Diana?’, my first thought is always, But I don’t know what it was like not to grow up with her…’

In September 1997, Charles Spencer stood in Westminster Abbey before a watching world and shared his grief at losing his beloved sister, Diana. Now, nearly thirty years later, he tells the astonishing story of his life with Diana and the tragic week of her death.