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Holidays Northamptonshire.
Districts : Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Kettering, Northampton, South Northamptonshire, and Wellingborough.
Towns & Villages : Brackley, Braunston, Brixworth, Corby, Daventry, Kettering, Long Buckby, Naseby, Northampton, Oundle, Pitsford, Raunds, Rushden, Silverstone, Towcester, Thrapston, Weedon Bec, Wellingborough
HQ Northamptonshire : Northampton.
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Nene Valley Cottages
Located at Hall Farm, Wigsthorpe in the north east of Northamptonshire, Nene Valley Cottages is the perfect
choice for self catering holidays in East Anglia. There are many local market towns to explore in both Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire, including Oundle, which is only four miles away.
Hotels in Northamptonshire
Hotels in Northamptonshire - Hotel Guide Northamptonshire
Northampton, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Oundle, Daventry, Great Creaton, Brackley, Weedon Beck, Desborough, Deanshanger, Whittlebury, and more ...
Hostels / Budget Accommodation
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Travel Agents / Tour Operators
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Travel Guides England / related books
Travel Guides England [ Amazon.co.uk ]
The Rough Guide to England (Rough Guide Travel Guides) - By Jonathan Buckley, Robert Andrews (Editor)
Paperback 1152 pages (March 25, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
Transportation / How do I travel to Northamptonshire
Coventry [ CVT ] - Coventry Airport - 22.7 km from Northampton
Birmingham [ BHX ] - Birmingham International Airport - 42.3 km from Northampton
East Midlands [ EMA ] - East Midlands Airport - 54.7 km from Northampton
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Flight tickets Northamptonshire [ Birmingham, east Midlands ].
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Stratford Upon Avon & Midland Junction Railway
National Express - Regular local bus services
Traveline East Midlands
Impartial journey planning information about all public transport services - buses, coaches, trains and trams,
throughout the East Midlands region.
Maps International -
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Multimap.com
Street-level maps, road maps; door-to-door travel directions; aerial photographs; and local information.
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Travel Insurance - online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents
Northamptonshire - Tourist Board Northamptonshire
Miles of real British countryside, miles of things to do… Whether you decide to stay for a few days or longer,
there is always lots on offer for every season, no matter your age or interests. Immerse yourself in the
history of the region by visiting one of the majestic stately homes, gardens or castles. Tread where warriors
battled at Naseby, meander along our historical waterways or feast your eyes on the renowned boot and shoe collection in Northampton; a much loved feature of our county - and just one of many fascinating
museums.
Districts : South Northamptonshire, Northampton, Daventry, Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, East Northamptonshire
Northampton - Northampton Borough Council
Additional Information Explore Northamptonshire
Corby - Corby Borough Council
Daventry - Daventry Distrcit Council
In Daventry District, country pleasures abound - you can explore the countryside on foot, on horseback or by
bicycle; enjoy sailing or a gentle canal cruise. The District is justifiably famous for its historic houses - Althorp,
Canons Ashby, Cottesbrooke Hall, Holdenby House and Lamport Hall - and at Cottesbrooke and Coton Manor there are gardens of exquisite beauty.
An appealing destination in its own right, Daventry's central location makes the District an ideal touring base
for many attractions with Silverstone, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Coventry, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge and the Cotswolds all within easy reach.
East Northamptonshire - East Northamptonshire Council
Its council is based in Thrapston and Rushden [ largest town in the area ]. Other towns include Oundle, Raunds, Irthlingborough and Higham Ferrers.
Kettering - Kettering Borough Council
Northampton - county town of Northamptonshire - Northampton Borough Council
Large market town and local government district. Once a major centre of shoemaking and other leather
industries. Nowadays focused on distribution and finance.
South Northamptonshire - South Northamptonshire District Council
In the very heart of England, in beautiful, unspoilt countryside, South Northamptonshire provides an ideal
opportunity to unwind and explore the local attractions as well as nearby national destinations such as Warwick, Stratford and Oxford....
South Northamptonshire is everyone's idea of traditional countryside, with thatched cottages, old stone built
pubs with oak beams and open fires in winter. Cricket is still played on the village green in Evenley every summer.
Wellingborough - Borough Council of Wellingborough Online
Settlements & parishies : Bozeat, Earls Barton, Easton Maudit, Ecton, Finedon, Great Doddington, Great
Harrowden, Grendon, Hardwick, Irchester, Isham, Little Harrowden, Little Irchester, Mears Ashby, Orlingbury, Strixton, Sywell, Wilby, Wollaston.
Blisworth
Blisworth is a small Northamptonshire village in the UK, alongside the Grand Union canal just north of the
famous Blisworth tunnel. A perfect base to start your narrowboat holiday from, with a choice of many
relaxing narrowboat holiday routes. There has been a marina at Blisworth for more than 25 years, and we are carrying on the tradition of a family-run narrowboat holidays business.
Brackley
Historically a market town based on the wool and lace trade.
Braunston
Braunston's main claim to fame is its canal junction between the Oxford Canal and the Grand Union Canal,
which was once an important part of the national transport system. The canals are no longer used for carrying freight, but are nowadays mostly used by pleasure boats. It's marina is filled with these pleasure boats. From the marina, six locks carry the Grand Union Canal up to Braunston Tunnel. See Braunston.net.
Brixworth
he village of Brixworth is steeped in History and is the home of probably the UK's oldest Saxon Church. See Brixworth Village Hall
Corby - industrial town and a local government district -
Daventry - Daventry Town Council
Market town and the administrative centre of the larger Daventry district.
Kettering - main town within the Borough of Kettering
Kettering is centrally located in North Northants, the biggest single growth area outside London. Kettering is
on the East Midlands Trains railway and has a direct link into St Pancras railway station, home of Eurostar. In the past Kettering's economy was built on the boot and shoe industry.
Long Buckby
The village once had a thriving shoemaking industry, but is now mainly a residential village. See Longbuckby.net.
Naseby - village on one of the highest parts of the Northamptonshire Uplands
Oundle - ancient market town on the River Nene - Oundle Town Council
Pitsford - village in the Daventry district
Nearby is Pitsford Reservoir which is used for fishing and sailing.
Raunds
Located on the edge of the Nene valley and close to Stanwick Lakes. Zie Raunds Festival [ annual music festival ].
Rushden - largest town in East Northamptonshire - Rushden Town Council
Rushden lies in a small valley, with a stream or brook known as Sidney Brook flowing through the centre of
the town. To its north lies the River Nene which flows into The Wash. See also Rushden Online.
Silverstone [ village ]
About half a mile to the south of the village is the Silverstone Circuit. See Silverstonevillage.org.
Towcester
In the heyday of the stagecoach, Towcester flourished as a major stopping point on the major coaching road between London and Holyhead. Today famous for its Racecourse, originally part of the Easton Neston estate
on the east side of the town. Many important national Horse racing events are held there. Nearby is the Silverstone motor racing circuit, currently home to the British F1 Grand Prix.
Thrapston
The town is an important and historic bridging point over the River Nene and the original settlement may have
been established in the Saxon period. King John granted Thrapston its market charter in 1205. A traditional market and cattle market is still held in the town every Tuesday. See for more Thrapston Online.
Weedon Bec - upon the infant River Nene
The village is developing as a centre for the antique trade.
Wellingborough - on the north side of the River Nene
Wellingborough dates from the 6th century. It is mentioned in the Domesday Book under the name of Wendelburie, and was granted a market charter in 1201.
Most of the older town is being sited on the flanks of the hills above the river's flood plain.
Althorp House
Discover beautiful interiors and one of Europe's finest private collections of furniture, pictures and ceramics.
Enjoy the magnificent park. Stroll through the remodelled gardens and perhaps take the opportunity to reflect by the peaceful Round Oval lake.
Boughton House - one of the finest houses in the country, arguably in Europe
Boughton House origins date back 500 years to a small monastic building which was added to over the years
and finally transformed in the 17th century into a mansion rivalling the Palace of Versailled on which it was modelled.
Braunston Marina
Braunston Marina is ideally located for the canal enthusiast. It lies at the crossways of the Grand Union and
Oxford canals, and indeed the whole waterways. The opportunities for exploration are near limitless.
East Northamptonshire
East Northamptonshire has a rich heritage to explore, from Sir Thomas Tresham's Lyveden New Bield, to
Prebendal Manor, the oldest manor house in the county. With breathtaking countyside and attractive villages you can spend hours exploring East Northamptonshire.
Rockingham Castle - impressive castle built by William the Conqueror, around 1095
Located in the middle of the great forest of Rockingham and much frequented by royalty - King John, Henry III
and Edward I all stayed there. Inside you can view fine works of art, and outside there are 12 acres of beautiful gardens.
Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire NN12 8TN
Towchester Racecourse
Towcester Racecourse hosts eighteen National Hunt meetings which run from October to June. The racecourse also offers a wide range of conferencing, wedding and hospitality facilities.
Wicksteed Park - Uk's oldest leisure park, opened in 1921
Wicksteed Parkboasts a fairground and water rides, and an arena with mini racing cars. The playground in the park is fun for younger children.
Kids Kingdom, Kettering - indoor theme park
Kids Kingdom can be found at Kettering Leisure Village on Thurston Drive in Kettering. Kids Kingdom is 15,000sp ft of fun in a fully air-conditioned modern leisure facility.
News from East Midlands - BBC - East Midlands Today
University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is a dynamic, modern university situated in the heart of England. The largest
regional trainer of future healthcare and teaching professionals, the University's Sunley Management Centre
enjoys a national reputation for training, consultancy and development it provides to executives and professionals.
Cuisine
Traditional foods in England
The Good Food Guide 2005 - by Andrew Turvil (Editor)
Paperback 784 pages (October 1, 2004)
English Food by Jane Grigson, Gillian Zeiner (Illustrator), Sophie Grigson
Paperback 400 pages; Penguin Books Ltd; ISBN: 0140273247
Favourite Pudding Recipes: Traditional Ways to a Man's Heart - Birkett Foster
Paperback 48 pages; Publisher: J Salmon; ISBN: 1898435685
History Northamtonshire
Battle of Naseby [ key battle of the first English Civil War ]
Northampton in old postcards - Postcards of the past
Theatres and Halls in Northampton
Museums - Libraries - Archives East Midlands
This site is primarily aimed at museum workers, librarians and archivists from the region, but contains
information that may also be of use to other regional bodies, local authority staff, teachers, the media, researchers, students, and the wider public.
I Never Knew That About England - by Christopher Winn
Hardcover 208 pages (April 13, 2005); Publisher: Ebury Press
English Heritage
Their job is to make sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for. By
employing some of the country's very best architects, archaeologists and historians, they aim to help people understand and appreciate why the historic buildings and landscapes around them matter.
National Trust
Music, Culture & Entertainment
Oundle International Festival
Raunds Music Festival - bringing folk and roots music to East Northants.
Royal and Derngate [ Northampton Theatre ]
View and book shows at the Royal and Derngate and find information on recruitment, sponsership, forthcoming events, education and news.
The Castle, Wellingborough
The Castle is a theatre, cinema and arts centre serving the local community in Wellingborough and Northamptonshire.
Northants Arts Development
For information about arts events, opportunities for artists and training go to the Artyfacts and Northants arts news page
Culture East Midlands
Web Portal / Search Engine / Directories
Yahoo Directory East Midlands
The Castles of England
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