Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire, a charming county in the heart of England, invites tourists to discover its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant cultural scene. History enthusiasts can explore the grandeur of Althorp House, the ancestral home of the Spencer family, or step back in time at the impressive Rockingham Castle. Nature lovers will be enchanted by the rolling hills and tranquil lakes of the Nene Valley, perfect for walking, cycling, and birdwatching.
The bustling market towns of Northampton and Daventry offer a blend of modern amenities and historic charm, while Silverstone Circuit attracts motorsport enthusiasts from around the world. With its unique blend of heritage and natural beauty, Northamptonshire is a hidden gem awaiting exploration.
Cottesbrooke Hall
Cottesbrooke is a wonderful Queen Anne house dating from 1702, set in delightful rural Northamptonshire. Cottesbrooke is renowned for a fine collection of sporting pictures The Woolavington Collection. The award winning gardens contain 65 metre long double herbaceous borders and a number of garden rooms.
Telephone:- 01604 505808 Web:www.cottesbrookehall.co.uk
Castle Ashby
Set in the heart of a 10,000 acre estate and open 365 days a year, The extremeley Tranquil and extensive gardens boast an array of styles including butterfly gardens, the picturesque rainbow boarder and formal italian gardens and orangery .Explore the splendour of the gardens and visit our tearoom, gift shop, plant centre, farmyard and children’s play area.www.castleashbygardens.co.uk
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Deene Park
Home of the Brudenell family since 1514, Deene Park is a largely Tudor and Georgian mansion with links to the Crimean War.
Contact Details Tel: 01780 450278 Email: admin@deenepark.com
Address: Deene Park, Deene, Northamptonshire, NN173EG
Althorp House
Historic stately home with stunning gardens and an exhibition dedicated to Princess Diana.
Althorp, Northampton, NN7 4HQ Tel: 01604 770107
Email: info@althorp.com Web: www.spencerofalthorp.com
Group discount: 10% off for groups of 15 or more.
Billing Aquadrome
Family-friendly holiday park with lakes, watersports, fishing, and adventure playgrounds.
Crow Lane, Great Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA Tel: 01604 408181
Email: info@billingaquadrome.com Web: www.billingaquadrome.com
Group discount: Special rates for group bookings, contact for details.
Boughton House
Glorious historic house featuring grand interiors, extensive parkland, and beautiful gardens.
Boughton Park, Kettering, NN14 1BJ Tel: 01536 515 731
Email: enquiries@boughtonhouse.co.uk Web: www.boughtonhouse.co.uk
Group discount: Discounted rates available for pre-booked groups.
Canons Ashby
Delightful Elizabethan manor house with tranquil gardens, walking trails, and a tearoom.
Canons Ashby, Daventry, NN11 3SD Tel: 01327 861900
Email: canonsashby@nationaltrust.org.uk Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/canons-ashby
Group discount: 15% off for groups of 15 or more.
Castle Ashby Gardens
Picturesque gardens with a menagerie, arboretum, and children's play areas.
Castle Ashby, Northampton, NN7 1LQ Tel: 01604 696800
Email: info@castleashbygardens.co.uk Web: www.castleashbygardens.co.uk
Group discount: Group rates available, contact for details.
Coton Manor Gardens
Enchanting ten-acre gardens known for its diverse plants, water features, and tea garden.
Coton Manor, Guilsborough, Northampton, NN6 8RQ Tel: 01604 740219
Email: info@cotonmanor.co.uk Web: www.cotonmanor.co.uk
Group discount: Reduced rates for pre-booked groups of 15 or more.
Deene Park
Historic house with lavish interiors, beautiful gardens, and a tearoom.
Deene, Corby, NN17 3EW Tel: 01780 450278
Email: info@deenepark.com Web: www.deenepark.com
Group discount: Discounted rates available for groups of 20 or more.
Eleanor Cross at Geddington
Historical monument and a rare surviving medieval wayside cross.
Wood Street, Geddington, NN14 1BG Tel: 01536 483568
Email: heritage@northamptonshire.gov.uk Web: www.northamptonshireheritage.co.uk
Group discount: Free entry for groups with prior arrangement.
Fermyn Woods Country Park
Nature reserve with woodlands, meadows, and a children's play area.
Lyveden Road, Brigstock, Kettering, NN14 3HS Tel: 0300 126 5931
Email: fermyn.woods@northamptonshire.gov.uk Web: www.northamptonshireparks.co.uk/fermyn-woods
Group discount: Free parking and guided tours for pre-booked groups.
Harrington Aviation Museum
Aviation history museum with aircraft exhibits, memorabilia, and a flight simulator.
Sunnyvale Farm, Harrington, Kettering, NN6 9PF Tel: 01536 710548
Email: enquiries@harringtonmuseum.org.uk Web: www.harringtonmuseum.org.uk
Group discount: Discounted rates for groups of 15 or more.
Holdenby House Gardens
Grand gardens with historic connections, featuring formal parterres and a butterfly garden.
Holdenby, Northampton, NN6 8DJ Tel: 01604 770074
Email: info@holdenby.com Web: www.holdenby.com
Group discount: Group rates available, contact for details.
Irchester Country Park
Country park with woodlands, trails, a play area, and a narrow-gauge railway.
Gipsy Lane, Irchester, Wellingborough, NN29 7DL Tel: 0300 126 5931
Email: irchester@northamptonshire.gov.uk Web: www.northamptonshireparks.co.uk/irchester-country-park
Group discount: Free parking and educational packages for groups.
Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
Elegant hall with exquisite gardens, parkland, and a tearoom.
Kelmarsh, Northampton, NN6 9LY Tel: 01604 686543
Email: info@kelmarsh.com Web: www.kelmarsh.com
Group discount: Reduced rates for pre-booked groups of 20 or more.
Kirby Hall
Majestic ruins of a historic Elizabethan mansion set in picturesque grounds.
Deene, Corby, NN17 3EN Tel: 01536 203230
Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk/kirbyhall
Group discount: Group rates available, contact for details.
Lamport Hall and Gardens
Stately home with splendid interiors, impressive gardens, and a tea room.
Lamport, Northampton, NN6 9HD Tel: 01604 686272
Email: info@lamporthall.co.uk Web: www.lamporthall.co.uk
Group discount: 10% off for groups of 15 or more.
Lyveden New Bield
Unfinished Elizabethan lodge surrounded by moats and gardens.
Near Oundle, Peterborough, PE8 5AT Tel: 0344 249 1895
Email: lyveden@nationaltrust.org.uk Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyveden
Group discount: 20% off for groups of 11 or more.
Newbottle Estate Gardens
Picturesque gardens with a lake, woodland, and impressive sculptures.
Newbottle, Brackley, NN13 5UA Tel: 01295 768282
Email: contact@newbottleestate.com Web: www.newbottleestate.com
Group discount: Group rates available, contact for details.
Northampton & Lamport Railway
Preserved steam railway offering scenic rides through the Northamptonshire countryside.
Pitsford and Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA Tel: 07979 055366
Email: info@nlr.org.uk Web: www.nlr.org.uk
Group discount: Discounted rates for groups of 15 or more.
Prebendal Manor House
Medieval manor house with authentic period gardens and a tea room.
Church Lane, Nassington, Peterborough, PE8 6QG Tel: 01780 782575
Email: info@prebendal-manor.co.uk Web: www.prebendal-manor.co.uk
Group discount: 15% off for groups of 20 or more.
Rockingham Castle
Historic castle with splendid gardens, offering guided tours and events.
Rockingham, Market Harborough, LE16 8TH Tel: 01536 770240
Email: info@rockinghamcastle.com Web: www.rockinghamcastle.com
Group discount: Discounted rates for pre-booked groups.
Rushton Triangular Lodge
Unique triangular lodge with intricate religious symbolism.
Rushton, Kettering, NN14 1RP Tel: 01536 710507
Email: heritage@northamptonshire.gov.uk Web: www.northamptonshireheritage.co.uk
Group discount: Free entry for groups with prior arrangement.
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Vast reservoir with nature trails, birdwatching hides, and a visitor center.
Egleton, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8BT Tel: 01572 770651
Email: info@rutlandwater.org.uk Web: www.rutlandwater.org.uk
Group discount: Special rates for pre-booked groups.
Rutland Water Park
Adventure park offering water sports, cycling, and nature walks.
Bull Brigg Lane, Whitwell, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8BL Tel: 01780 686800
Email: rutlandwater@anglianwaterparks.co.uk Web: www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk/rutland-water-park
Group discount: Reduced rates for groups of 10 or more.
Salcey Forest
Ancient woodland with walking trails, treetop walkways, and a café.
Quinton Road, Northampton, NN7 2HX Tel: 0300 067 4400
Email: fc.england@forestryengland.uk Web: www.forestryengland.uk/salcey-forest
Group discount: Free parking and guided tours for pre-booked groups.
Santa Pod Raceway
Renowned drag racing venue with regular events and exhibitions.
Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough, NN29 7XA Tel: 01234 782828
Email: info@santapod.com Web: www.santapod.com
Group discount: Special rates for groups, contact for details.
Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum
Charming museum showcasing the history of Britain's canals.
Bridge Road, Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, NN12 7SE Tel: 01604 862229
Email: info@friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk Web: www.friendsofcanalmuseum.org.uk
Group discount: Group rates available, contact for details.
Sulgrave Manor
Tudor manor house with picturesque gardens and historic exhibitions.
Sulgrave, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX17 2SD Tel: 01295 760205
Email: enquiries@sulgravemanor.org.uk Web: www.sulgravemanor.org.uk
Group discount: 20% off for groups of 20 or more.
Sywell Aviation Museum
Aviation museum with vintage aircraft displays and fascinating exhibits.
Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN Tel: 01604 641825
Email: info@sywellaviationmuseum.org.uk Web: www.sywellaviationmuseum.org.uk
Group discount: Special rates for groups, contact for details.
Wicksteed Park
Family-friendly theme park with rides, attractions, and beautiful gardens.
Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ Tel: 01536 512475
Email: info@wicksteedpark.org Web: www.wicksteedpark.org
Group discount: Reduced rates for pre-booked groups.
Lamport Hall
Home of the Isham family from 1560 to 1976. The 17th and 18th century façade is by John Webb and the Smiths of Warwick. The gardens include the famous rockery, originally populated with the first garden gnomes, and extensive herbaceous borders and wisteria.
Lamport Hall, Northampton NN6 9HD Tel: 01604 686 272 Web: www.lamporthall.co.uk
West Lodge Rural Centre
An open working farm with animals to feed and pet, daily animal activities including the ever popular piglet race, as well as play areas, tractor and pony rides, den making areas, walks, trails and a family restaurant. Plus seasonal events throughout the year to entertain and enthuse!
West Lodge Farm, Back Lane, Desborough. Northants NN14 2SH
Tel: 01536 760552 Web: www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk
