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DRAYTON HOUSE

112 ha

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Dogs welcome112 ha

About DRAYTON HOUSE

Drayton House is a Grade I listed country house of many periods 1 mile (1. 6 km) south-west of the village of Lowick, Northamptonshire, England.

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English country houseGrade I listed building

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦24+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +21 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +21 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +21 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Small White, Green-veined White +42 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Small White, Green-veined White +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ground-ivy · last seen 2024; Plants — Ground-ivy · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Lyveden WayWalking route15.2 km
Named routeLength 15.2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
East Northamptonshire GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Drayton House: north-east wing

Drayton House: north-east wing

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