Fantastic Places to visit in beautiful Northamptonshire. Make sure you get the most of it.

Northamptonshire Has Something For Everyone

Places in Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire is the home of many magnificent historic attractions and you will have many opportunities for a wonderful day out.

Our county has some of the best preserved attractions from around the country. We are sure you won't want to miss out.

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Places in Northamptonshire

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Explore Our County
Northamptonshire makes for great exploring. Around every corner, you’ll find a surprising attraction, event or simply a great view.
Restaurants
With so many great restaurants to choose from across Northamptonshire, our definitive guide helps finding and booking the right restaurant for you that little bit easier!

Althorp

For a wonderful day out in Northamptonshire where better to go than Althorp the family home of Diana, Princess of Wales.

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American Connections

If your interest is history then take your time to tour round the many beautiful villages and towns of Northamptonshire that have a US connection.

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Gardens

Northamptonshire has some of the most spectacular houses and gardens in the whole of England, why not take your time to relax?

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Rockingham Castle

Built by William the Conqueror, Rockingham is the best preserved example of a Norman Castle in Britain. A Royal fortress for 450 years it has been a much-loved family home since 1544.

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Rockingham Forest

The Rockingham Forest is an area of some 200 square miles in North-East Northamptonshire, situated between the Rivers Welland and Nene and the towns of Stamford and Kettering.

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Sulgrave Manor

Visit the ancestral home of George Washington, a must for all US visitors, it houses the largest UK collection of George Washington memorabilia.

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World War II History

Find out about USAAF history in Northamptonshire and see the original code breaker machine.

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Stately Homes

Romantic houses and more gardens than you can shake a watering can at. The grandeur and finery of Northamptonshire’s stately homes will amaze you.

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Northamptonshire is a county like no other, filled with unique attractions, specialist industries and a wealth of historical treasures.

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Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards

Awarding the best local food and drink

Almost 100 entries were made in the four categories in 2009, the first year of the awards. Kate Dent, Head of Tourism from Northamptonshire Enterprise Limited, said “This is such an exciting project. We extend our huge congratulations to all the finalists. All the businesses involved have impressed us with the excellent high standards”.

To find out more about the Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards, please click the link on the right.

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