Childhood Home Of Diana To Be Open To Public

Althorp Park, the childhood home of Diana, Princess of Wales, will be open to the public next year from July 1 (the princess’s birthday) through Aug. 30.

The anniversary of her death, Aug. 31, will be reserved for family only.

The small lake and ornamental island where the princess is buried will be visible but not accessible to the public.

The stables at Althorp (pronounced ALL-trp) will be converted to a museum dedicated largely to the princess’s childhood.

Family photographs and memorabilia will be on display, along with a selection of tributes and condolence books sent to the Spencer family.

The number of visitors will be limited, to maintain the dignity of Princess Diana’s final resting place and so that people won’t be rushed during their visits, said Shelley-Anne Claircourt, spokeswoman for Althorp Park.

In the first week of January the Spencer family will announce details of how tickets can be obtained, as well as the number of an international telephone information line.

Althorp Park is about 70 miles north of London, near Northampton just off the M1 motorway.