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Northamptonshire offers a wide range of attractions and places of interest to suit all tastes; bustling market towns, stately homes and gardens, country walks, theatres and waterways are just some of those on offer. And with its prime location in the heart of England, it is also an ideal base from which to explore other regions like Oxford, Stratford on Avon and the Cotswolds.
Why not try some of the great days out below, or check in the Directory Listings for more opportunities to discover what Northamptonshire has to offer! |
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Canal Museum
Housed in a restored cornmill in the picturesque village of Stoke Bruerne, the museum collection vividly portrays the heritage of 200 years of inland waterways.
This fascinating and colourful insight into a transport system, fundamental to the industrial revolution in Britain, is complemented by the "living canal" outside
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with its flight of locks, boats and Blisworth Tunnel.
Explore the mysteries of this intriguing part of our heritage through working models, videos, pictorial and 3 dimensional displays portraying every aspect of the waterways. From amazing feats of engineering to the shining brass and colourful decoration that contrast so sharply with the harsh reality of canal life, you will find something to interest all the family.
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Coton Manor Garden
Surrounding a 17th century manor house near Guilsborough. Set in 10 acres of unspoilt countryside there are herbaceous borders with an extensive range of plants, yew and holly hedges, rose garden, water garden and herb parterre. There is also a wild flower meadow and a beautiful bluebell wood.
Located 9 miles north west of Northampton
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Holdenby House, Gardens & Falconry Centre
Formerly the largest house in Elizabethan England and prison of Charles 1. A magnificent backdrop to a beautiful garden and a host of attractions. A living history is provided in the form of a falconry, 17th century farmstead, children's farm, play area, train rides, shop and teas.
6 miles northwest of Northampton, signposted from the A5199 and A428 at Holdenby village.
Tel: 01604 770074 Fax: 01604 770962
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Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens
Owned by the Kelmarsh Hall Estate Preservation Trust, this early 18th century Palladian style house was designed by James Gibbs. It includes a Chinese room with hand painted wallpaper, interesting gardens, a lake and woodland walks. A herd of British White cattle roam the parkland.
Located on A508 at Kelmarsh village, just off Junction 2 of the A14.
Tel: 01604 686543
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Lamport Hall & Gardens
Home to the Isham family for over four hundred years, this 16th century house contains an amazing collection of furniture, books, paintings and china. With fine rooms to appreciate and tranquil gardens, there is also an agricultural museum, parklands, a shop and tearoom.
Between Northampton and Market Harborough on the A508 at Lamport village.
Tel: 01604 686272 Fax: 01604 686224
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Rockingham Castle
Northamptonshire's hilltop castle provides nine hundred years of history. It was built by William the Conqueror overlooking the Welland Valley and has been the home of the Watson family since 1530. With splendid rooms, collections of paintings and armour and 12 acres of beautiful gardens. Also a gift shop and tearoom.
Just 2 miles north of Corby on the A6003. Tel: 01536 770240 Fax: 01536 771692
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