 The Hawaiian princess, Victoria Kaiulani was educated at Great Harrowden Hall between 1890 and 1892.In 1975 the hall was acquired by Wellingborough Golf Club to be its new Clubhouse after it had been rescued from demolition by Mr. A. James Macdonald-Buchanan, High Sheriff of Northamptonshire for 1972.An 18-hole golf course has been created in the park.