As spooky season is upon us, Northampton's Delapré Abbey has a whole selection of Halloween-themed activities lined up for kids and big kids. The activities commence on Sunday October 1, with an ...

An abbey has been on the site in Delapre, to the south of Northampton, since 1145 A bid has been submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund for £3.6m to "transform" a Northampton landmark.

It belonged to Gen Everard Bouverie, who owned Delapre Abbey in Northampton from 1858 to 1871. Gen Bouverie had the sword when he was in the Royal Horse Guards and fought in the Battle of Waterloo.

Delapre Abbey, established as a Cluniac Nunnery, external in 1145, will see refurbishment of the main building and restoration of the site's 18th Century stable block. Northampton Borough Council ...

Two open days took place at the weekend for visitors to see the restoration work at historic Delapre Abbey in Northampton, which will turn it into a major tourist attraction. Ruth Supple went along to ...

The Friends of Delapre Abbey, a group of volunteers which maintains the building in London Road, Northampton, said they were "very angry". Graham Walker, the group's chairman, said: "I just hope that ...

A former abbey and surrounding grounds in Northampton, dating back to 1145, is set to become a conservation area. Northampton Borough Council is being recommended to preserve and enhance Delapre Abbey ...

An historic clock tower will be lifted into place at Delapre Abbey later this afternoon. It follows a restoration programme to put the clock back into full working order. It's Northampton Borough ...