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The South Range is the result of many phases of work, from the late 15th century until towards the end of the 19th century. The main State Rooms are on the first floor.

The 111 ft Jacobean Long Gallery in the East Range was built in 1622-24 as part of the major reconstruction and expansion of the State Rooms commanded by James I in 1622. The ceiling and the magnificent fireplace are original.

The earliest parts of Grade I listed Apethorpe Hall date from about 1460. This Jacobean East Front dates from 1622-24 and was constructed by Sir Francis Fane on the direct order of James I who, having already stayed 10 times at Apethorpe, decided that the house was no longer comfortable enough. The State Rooms in the South Range were also reconstructed. James I stayed in 1624 after the works had been completed and died the following year. This became the entrance front in the 19th century. The magnificent 111 ft Long Gallery occupies the first floor from the left hand chimney stack to the end on the right. The unique Roof Walk, built for James, runs the whole length of the East Range, with viewing platforms at each end.

The 110 metre long North Front of Apethorpe Hall (listed Grade I). The total lack of uniformity and the variety of construction periods of the north elevation of Apethorpe Hall illustrate how the Hall has developed over the five centuries since construction started c. 1460. Originally this was the main entrance front. The original gatehouse of c.1460 with its arched doors may be seen to the left. This is the gateway that would have been used by Elizabeth I, James I, Charles I and other monarchs when they visited.

Beyond the metal security gate lies one of English Heritage's biggest projects and if you have £5 million plus another £20 million for repairs, its yours http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.10929

Created in 1912, to the design of Sir Reginald Blomfield, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, who was commissioned to remodel large parts of the gardens by the then owner of Apethorpe, Lord Brassey. The gardens are scheduled Grade II

The earliest part of the stable block date from about 1550. The stables were converted to accommodation when Apethorpe Hall became an approved school during the 1950s and later.

This swimming pool and gymnasium was built in the early 1970s when Apethorpe Hall was an approved school. The approved school was closed in 1982 and this building has been derelict for some time.

Built as a dovecote in 1739-1740, it was later converted to a water tower. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.