When was boughton house built

Its rivers, woods, and wildlife have been beloved by generations. Boughton House as it stands today is largely the work of Ralph Montagu, later 1st Duke of Montagu, who inherited what was then a simpler Tudor building, in Montagu had been an English ambassador to France, and he was keen to bring French beauty and style to an English landscape. His son, John, 2nd Duke of Montagu, was passionate about the landscape and made grand changes to the gardens. His new landscape covered acres, with water features, splendid vistas and tree-lined avenues.

Montagu employed all manner of French architects, painters, sculptors, wood engravers, furniture makers and silversmiths to decorate his London house and country seat. Montagu was a Francophile through and through. His household staff were nearly all French — everyone from his housekeeper to his wigmaker — and the entertainments he gave were in the French style, with French dancing and music. Boughton is one of those rare country houses still in the hands of the family that built it.

Today, it is one of the ancestral homes of the Duke of Buccleuch , passed on by marriage in the 18th century. Boughton is not the largest, nor the fanciest, of the Buccleuch seats. This is probably why it remains intact, full of the treasures collected and commissioned by the first Duke of Montagu. According to family tradition, this was one of the personal gifts the French king gave to Montagu.

Outside you can explore acres of stunning gardens, landscapes, tree-lined avenues and serene waterways. Special events held throughout the year. Weddings, private and corporate events are also available. In nearby Warkton church you will find the great monuments to the family by Roubiliac, der Gelder and Cambell. The team at Boughton House are passionate about the experience our visitors have when they tour the House, and we look forward to welcoming you back inside at some point in the future.

We are delighted to confirm that both Boughton House and the spectacular Gardens will be open on selected dates throughout August.