House & Family History: Much of the look of Rushden Hall, as it stands today, is the result of the late 17th century alterations carried out for Robert Pemberton, a gentleman usher to Queen Elizabeth I. The House was purchased by Urban District Council in 1930 and has remained in public ownership ever since.

Country Life: CXLII, 591, 1967.

House Listed: Grade II*

Park Listed: Not Listed

Past Seat / Home of: Ekins family, 16th century. Pemberton family, 16th-17th centuries. Jeremy Sanbrooke, 18th century. Thomas Fletcher, late 18th-early 19th centuries. Thomas Williams, 19th century. John Barrington Browne, mid-19th century. Satoris family, 19th century.

Current Ownership Type: Government

Primary Current Ownership Use: Offices

Ownership Details: Owned by Rushden Town Council and used by them as council offices.

House Open to Public: No

Phone: 01933-316-216

Fax: 01933-315-869

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk

Historic Houses Member: No