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About Northamptonshire

Located in central England Northamptonshire is a county covering an area of over 900 square miles. The eight hundred year old county town of Northampton well known for its footwear production, has many historic buildings of interest. Attractions well worth a visit include Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, which boasts the largest and finest collection of footwear in the world, Coton Manor Garden, with a 17th century manor house constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone. Other local places of interest include Sulgrave Manor, the home of George Washington's ancestors, the world famous Santa Pod International Raceway and the 18th century Kelmarsh Hall set in over 3000 acres of gardens and parkland. (add/update description)

See below for all the best towns & attractions in Northamptonshire, or see a selection of our Northamptonshire photographs on our picture tour of Northamptonshire..

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Recommended towns & villages in Northamptonshire

Culworth in the county of Northamptonshire
Sweet Northamptonshire village set amid delightful open countryside which centuries ago was sufficiently important to have it's...
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Deene in the county of Northamptonshire
Captivatingly beautiful in the quiet Northamptonshire countryside is the delightful village of Deene. The village has been...
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Duddington a Picturesque Village in the county of Northamptonshire
This is a gem of a village that is all gracious houses and cottages of stone, roofed with stone slates, that are spaciously...
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Lamport in the county of Northamptonshire
Tranquil Northamptonshire village set in fine countryside. Noted for splendid Lamport Hall built in the 17th-century and home of...
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Northampton in the county of Northamptonshire
The landscape of Northampton is dotted with reminders of its illustrious history. Despite the great fire of 1675 when much of...
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Rockingham in the county of Northamptonshire
This pretty village has a rising main street flanked by sturdy stone houses. At the top you can find the church and the splendid...
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Rothwell a Historic Market Town in the county of Northamptonshire
Interesting market town, with a long history, its market charter was granted in 1204. This event is traditionally celebrated the...
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Rushton in the county of Northamptonshire
The picturesque village of Rushton set between Desborough and Rothwell is famous for the Rushton Triangular Lodge built in 1593...
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Stanford on Avon in the county of Northamptonshire
Picturesque village straddling the banks of the River Avon. Stanford Hall, superb William and Mary mansion has fine collections...
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Sulgrave in the county of Northamptonshire
George Washington the famous american president has his roots set firmly here amid ancient English countryside. Americans...
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Recommended attractions in Northamptonshire

Brampton Valley Way Country Park
Brigstock Country Park
Brixworth Country Park
Coton Manor Wildlife Garden
Daventry Country Park
East Carlton Country Park
Irchester Country Park
Kirby Hall
Lyveden New Bield
Southwick Hall

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