RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE

This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597. It is a testament to Tresham’s Roman Catholicism: the number three, symbolising the Holy Trinity, is apparent everywhere. There are three floors, trefoil windows and three triangular gables on each side.On the entrance front is the inscription ‘Tres Testimonium Dant’ (‘there are three that give witness’), a Biblical quotation from St John’s Gospel referring to the Trinity. It is also a pun on Tresham’s name; his wife called him ‘Good Tres’ in her letters.

 A visit combined with nearby Kirby Hall and Lyddington Bede House makes a great day out in Northamptonshire.

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OPENING TIMES

1 APRIL - 29 OCTOBER 2017

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday 11:00 - 17:00

Thursday 11:00 - 17:00

Friday 11:00 - 17:00

Saturday 11:00 - 17:00

Sunday 11:00 - 17:00

HOLIDAY OPENING TIMES FOR THIS PERIOD

Good Friday

14 Apr 2017 11:00 - 17:00

Easter Sunday

16 Apr 2017 11:00 - 17:00

Easter Monday

17 Apr 2017 11:00 - 17:00

Early May Bank Holiday

1 May 2017 11:00 - 17:00

Spring Bank Holiday

29 May 2017 11:00 - 17:00

Summer Bank Holiday

28 Aug 2017 11:00 - 17:00

30 OCTOBER 2017 - 29 MARCH 2018

30 MARCH 2018 ONWARDS

Opening times will be available nearer the time