
Situated in the heart of Britain means Northamptonshire is not as far away as you may think.


However you’re planning to get here – by road, rail or air, it will take you less time than you think.
Our central location means we’re easily reached from just about anywhere in the UK by a number of major rail and road links.
If you’re coming from further afield, we are within an hour’s drive of six international airports.




With no long journey to get here and get home again, you can relax and spend more time enjoying all that we have to offer in this wonderful county of ours.
Northamptonshire's events calendar illustrates so much of what is great about Britain - no matter when you choose to visit.
Stay, revive and rest your eyes upon a soothing, historical landscape and discover more of the secret of what makes Britain great.
Alongside some stunning annual events (that really are bursting with Britishness), Northamptonshire has a host of country house hotels, some of the most beautiful stone villages Britain has to offer, a fascinating historical heritage and miles of stunning countryside. Come and see Britain on Show in Northamptonshire.