Delapré Abbey — Local services in Great Britain

Classics on the Lawn: A Delightful Day of Vintage Vehicles Classics on the Lawn was a delightful event held at Delapre Park in Northampton, offering a nostalgic journey through time with a stunning array of vintage vehicles.

One of the highlights of the event was the opportunity to chat with fellow enthusiasts and learn about their passion for these timeless machines. I had a particularly interesting conversation with a gentleman about the future of electric cars and the potential for preserving the spirit of vintage vehicles. I suggested that a promising approach would be to combine the retro aesthetics of classic cars with the latest electric technology, similar to the innovative Renault R7 remake. This idea sparked a thought-provoking discussion about how we can ensure that the love for classic vehicles continues to thrive in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape.

As the event drew to a close, the park emptied out, leaving behind only a Ford Mustang and a 1972 V12 Jaguar E-Type Series 3. I took a photo to capture the striking contrast between these two vehicles, representing the old and the new. After the Mustang departed, the Jaguar remained, a fitting metaphor for the winner of the show. To my surprise, I discovered that the Jaguar belonged to none other than Alan Homes, a renowned figure in the classic car world whose Avv1 has won numerous car concours.

Overall, Classics on the Lawn was a fantastic event that provided a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the beauty and heritage of vintage cars. The combination of stunning vehicles, knowledgeable enthusiasts, and a picturesque setting made for a truly...

Have been put off visiting again.

Went for the winter light trail. There was a hot chocolate stall half way around so we purchased 2 adults and 2 kids - cost £16. The machine tripped the fuse 4 times whilst making our drinks alone and the young girl was clearly frustrated.They were stone cold and disgusting. So I asked for a refund.

She told me she couldn't refund there and I would need to show her manager at the front. She then proceeded to shout and swear at me infront of my 2 young children and a group of strangers. She accused me of half drinking and asking for a refund. I had one sip and it was vile! She told me I was being rude!

The whole light trip was ruined as myself and husband spent the rest of the trail carrying 4 cups of cold hot chocolate around - we couldn't assist our children on the slippy muddy parts or take any photos.

2 other members of delapre staff told us that was an external company and they had been told to close today due to a health and safety risk as their fuse box got soaked with water but they opened anyway! So not only are they serving expensive drinks, not fit for consumption, they were putting everyone at risk too! The very helpful man behind the bar at the end and manager Amy were brilliant . They couldn't be more apologetic and helpful. The manager of the external company claimed he had never had complaints before and had not been told to close this evening.

I always saw Delapre as a premium venue and I'm disappointed that they deal with such poor external companies. It wasn't a cheap evening and I now feel it was totally wasted money and...

I was here for a wedding reception, and you know it's a fine place for such a thing. I believe the bride and groom were the only people to have booked out that day and the guests were free to roam. I also believe the Abbey provided a wedding planner, I'm sure at an extra expense. So, the location of the wedding reception did not have a bar, they're was a table of drinks the bar staff then created the drinks from. I don't drink alcohol and the bottle of lemonade (no ice in the drink) tasted like it had been watered down. It certainly didn't taste like the R whites the bottle tried to have me believe. Very disappointing. They're was no point glasses and hubby even though he paid, was then told no point glasses and had to wait. If he was told at that point he would have bought a bottle. Very disappointing Uni-sex toilets, of course there was a couple trying to make a baby in one of them! The poor guy looked sheepish when he and his lady friend excited the cubicle. Do men really want to share a bathroom with a bunch of screaming drunken women? I don't want to share a bathroom with smelly men. Very disappointing. The library had games for the kids and this was where the buffet was hosted, yummy. The books are all actually real, I don't think you are supposed to read them, but I just had to check anyway. Kudos to the staff having to clean up after the events. And boo to Google maps for taking me some...