Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Northamptonshire
Britain's Finest Places to Visit, Things to Do and Days Out in Northamptonshire are listed below.
The Canal Museum (Museum / Art Gallery)
Stoke Bruerne, Towcester, Northamptonshire
Discover amazing feats of engineering, and see the shining brass and colourful decoration that contrast so sharply with the harsh reality of canal life. The fascinating... more
Rockingham Castle (Historic House)
Market Harborough, Northamptonshire
A fine collection of family portraits by Reynolds and Van Dyck is on display. In Victorian times Charles Dickens was a regular visitor... more
The Day Spa (Spa)
Whittlebury Hall Hotel, Whittlebury, Towcester, Northamptonshire
You've reached your pamper heaven for the next few hours. The Spa offers the ultimate in pampering with treatments from the houses of Elemis, ESPA, Clarins,... more
Althorp (Historic House)
The Stables, Althorp, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Discover magnificent interiors and one of Europe´s finest private collections of furniture, pictures and ceramics - the result of one family´s uninterrupted occupation for over 500... more
Boughton Park (Garden)
Kettering, Northamptonshire
In July 2009, a new 21st century addition to the park was launched - Orpheus. This takes the form of an inverted pryamid which spirals down... more
Lamport Hall & Gardens (Historic House)
Lamport, Northampton, Northamptonshire
The Cabinet Room, formally a chapel, houses a rare collection of Italian and Flemish cabinets. Also on display are an outstanding collection of furniture china, and... more
Canons Ashby House (Historic House)
Canons Ashby, Daventry, Northamptonshire
The interior contains murals and plasterwork of the highest quality. Also a good collection of furniture, pewter, tapestries and family portraits... more
Cottesbrooke Hall Gardens (Garden)
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Huge 300-year-old cedars set off magnificent pools, lily-ponds and double herbaceous borders recently redesigned. There are pergolas, rose borders, individually planted courtyards and captivating views over... more
Sulgrave Manor (Historic House)
Manor Road, Sulgrave, Banbury, Northamptonshire
Friendly and informative guides share the history and the stories. Lots of activities for children and a Children's Tour on Saturdays... more
Northamptonshire County Golf Club (Golf Course)
Golf Lane, Church Brampton, Northampton, Northamptonshire
A further three holes were opened in 2004 and now provide a nine hole loop conveniently returning to the clubhouse. The opening hole is one of... more
Cottesbrooke Hall (Historic House)
Cottesbrooke, Northampton, Northamptonshire
The Woolavington Collection of sporting pictures at Cottesbrooke is possibly one of the finest of its type in Europe. Also to be found are portraits, bronzes,... more
Althorp (Attraction / Activity)
The Stables, Althorp, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Discover magnificent interiors and one of Europe´s finest private collections of furniture, pictures and ceramics - the result of one family´s uninterrupted occupation for over 500... more
Hellidon Lakes (Spa)
Hellidon, Daventry, Northamptonshire
With friendly and professional staff on hand, you’ll have the best experience, whether you need an energetic workout or a gentle swim to recharge your batteries... more
Coton Manor Garden (Garden)
Guilsborough, Northamptonshire
Luxuriant borders alive with interest will delight the plant enthusiast while other visitors will enjoy the special atmosphere and charm of the garden, with colour being... more
Canons Ashby House (Garden)
Daventry, Northamptonshire
The garden is divided by stonewalls and yew hedges into courts with terraces and topiary. Mixed rose and herbaceous borders; old fruit varieties including plums, pears... more
Kelmarsh Hall (Historic House)
Kelmarsh, Northampton, Northamptonshire
The gardens include a topiary garden, walled garden, rose garden, glasshouse woodland and lake, with herbaceous borders designed principally by Nancy Lancaster, Norah Lindsay and Geoffrey... more
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery (Museum / Art Gallery)
Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire
Also on display is the history of Northampton from the Stone Age to the present day. Other collections include Oriental and British ceramics, an important collection... more
Kelmarsh Hall (Garden)
Northampton, Northamptonshire
On the far side of the lake in the middle distance, a 180 yard gap was cut through Shipley Wood in 1933, to create a vista... more
Grayshott Spa (Spa)
Fawsley Hall, Fawsley, Daventry, Northamptonshire
If just one treatment isn't enough, half and full day pamper packages are both available... more
Wellingborough Golf Club (Golf Course)
Harrowden Hall, Great Harrowden, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Three holes stand out, the 166 yard par three fourth, which is played over water; the short dogleg eighth which needs a tee shot over or... more
Boughton House (Historic House)
Kettering, Northamptonshire
The gardens and landscape, originally created to provide vistas, avenues, water features and formality are presently being restored - with key elements of the Grade 1... more
Silverstone (Attraction / Activity)
Silverstone Circuit, Towcester, Northamptonshire
Internationally renowned as the host of world class events, Silverstone is also famed for its exhilarating driving experiences, sumptuous corporate entertainment and prestigious conference facilities... more
Rockingham Castle & Gardens (Garden)
Market Harborough, Northamptonshire
The vast 400 year old `Elephant Hedge´ dissects the formal 17th century terraced gardens. The circular yew hedge stands on the site of the mot and... more