Discover East Haddon

East Haddon combines historic buildings, landscaped gardens and a variety of opportunities for an active stay. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday cottage can choose the character of their destination according to their own interests: culture, garden design, sport or a walk across open farmland each give the stay a different direction.

Historic places with special details

The Church of St Mary dates from the 12th to the 14th century and was restored in the 19th century. Inside is a 13th-century font whose decorated frieze offers a particularly interesting view of the church’s furnishings. For travellers interested in culture, the church is therefore a worthwhile stop when exploring East Haddon.

East Haddon Hall also tells the story of the development of the village. The country house was built around 1780–1781 for the Sawbridge family. Its history also includes the gardens laid out by Gertrude Jekyll and Lutyens in 1897. Today, only fragments remain. It is precisely this combination of architecture and surviving garden structures that makes the site interesting for visitors who want to discover historic design and landscape together.

Another distinctive building is The Thatched House, a mid-17th-century house with a thatched roof. Together with East Haddon Hall and the Church of St Mary, it creates a varied cultural focus, without requiring all the attractions to be combined into one route or treated as being in the immediate vicinity of one another.

Gardens and activities for different day plans

The Haddonstone Show Gardens present a wide selection of products for the home, garden, landscaping and architecture. Important for planning: visits are only possible by prior appointment. Anyone wishing to include this focus in their stay should therefore arrange the appointment in advance.

The East Haddon War Memorial Playing Fields are available for sport and leisure. The site covers 4.9 acres and also offers archery lessons. The East Haddon Tennis Court can be used with an annual subscription or on a pay-as-you-play basis. These facilities complement the historic impressions with practical opportunities for an active stay.

Experience East Haddon on foot

The East Haddon Circular walking route begins in East Haddon and leads mostly across open farmland. Along the way, the route offers views, creating a clear landscape focus. For travellers who enjoy walking, it is an independent way to get to know East Haddon from a quieter perspective. The open surroundings clearly distinguish this excursion from a day shaped mainly by the church, country house and garden design.

When looking for accommodation in East Haddon, the desired structure of the day can therefore serve as an initial guide. A trip focused on history and design places the Church of St Mary, East Haddon Hall and The Thatched House at the centre. Those who prefer activity can plan the East Haddon Circular, the Playing Fields, archery lessons or tennis. The Haddonstone Show Gardens, in turn, form a separate programme item for which a prior appointment is required.

Further places for orientation

If you would also like to compare the surrounding area, here are some further places: Nassington, Byfield, Overstone, Ashby Saint Ledgers, Sulgrave, Sywell, Hellidon, Towcester.

For the higher-level travel overview: Northamptonshire.