Kirby Hall, near Corby northants

Kirby Hall is located not far from Corby, Northants.  It is a little off the beaten track (my SatNav got lost the last couple of miles) but it's worth the effort finding.

It is now under the care of English Heritage - once owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth 1.   Part of the house has no roof, but much restoration work is in progress which you can read about on boards and the gardens are well-kept although a little bare I thought.

There are loos and picnic tables provided, but not somewhere you could spend a whole day at - but dogs are welcome on leads.