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Sulgrave Manor, Northamptonshire. Ancestral home of George Washington's family

Sulgrave (2 Pictures)

in the county of Northamptonshire (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction S)

USA President George Washington's ancestral home in England...

Cottage Row

Everdon (29 Pictures)

in the county of Northamptonshire (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction N)

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Bluebell Wood

Badby (24 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Northamptonshire (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction N)

Badby is an attractive village spread around a hillside. It shows a confection of pretty cottages, some of which are thickly thatched with creeper climbing up to pretty dormer windows...

Golden Church

Cropredy (19 Pictures)

in the county of Oxfordshire (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction W)

Famous for the Battle of Cropredy Bridge, which took place in 1644 when on the 29th of June King Charles I was victorious over Waller, leader of the Cromwellian troops...

Farnborough Hall 15 June 2011

Farnborough (4 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction W)

Traditionally known as the last outpost of the Cotswolds...

Banbury centre, Oxfordshire. The centre was built between 800 and 1200 A.D.

Banbury (61 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Oxfordshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW)

This is one of the best known town's in England. It was made famous by its celebrated cross of 1859, built in honour of the wedding of Prince Frederick of Prussia, it replaces an.....

Grand Union Canal Lock at Stoke Bruerne

Stoke Bruerne (38 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Northamptonshire (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction E)

Lying just south of Northampton this beautiful canal village offers a wealth of interest to any boating enthusiast or any country lover...

Little Thatch Cottage

Lillingstone Lovell (5 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Buckinghamshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction SE)

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View of Burton Dassett from Temple Herdewyke

Burton Dassett (16 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction W)

Delightful place in pleasant Warwickshire countryside...

All Saints Church

Wroxton (26 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SW)

Quintessential pretty Oxfordshire village showing a wealth of attractive thatched cottages, built mostly following a fire which struck the village during the latter half of the 17th-century...

Row of ornamental trees, Aynho, Northants.

Aynho (23 Pictures)

in the county of Northamptonshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction S)

There is a pale beauty about Aynho that is enhanced only by the pale golden fruit that flourishes in these parts and caused this lovely place to become known as 'The Apricot Village'...

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Northampton (161 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Northamptonshire (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NE)

The landscape of Northampton is dotted with reminders of its illustrious history. Despite the great fire of 1675 when much of Northampton was destroyed, it was rebuilt in such a.....

Lads at cricket practice, Stowe House / Stowe School, Buckingham

Buckingham (103 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SE)

Said to have been founded by 'Bucca' leader of the first Anglo Saxon settlers during the 7th century AD, and declared the county town of Buckinghamshire during the year 888 by.....

High Street, Bloxham

Bloxham (12 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction SW)

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The Old Parsonage, Deddington, Oxfordshire

Deddington (17 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SW)

Rustic-brown houses adorn the fine Market Square and broad main street of this charming Oxfordshire village...

Guy Fawkes House

Dunchurch (69 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction NW)

Dunchurch is located south of Rugby and just a short distance from the pleasures of the Oxford Canal. It was once famous as a stopping point for the coach travellers of the 18th century...

Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire.

Stony Stratford (10 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Buckinghamshire (14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction SE)

The pretty market town of Stony Stratford is an ancient town built around the Roman road 'Watling Street' which runs through the middle of the town. It is well worth a visit with.....

Guilsborough

Guilsborough (4 Pictures)

in the county of Northamptonshire (15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction NE)

Hidden amongst leafy lanes and glorious poppy fields of the undulating Northamptonshire countryside, lies the peaceful village of Guilsborough...

Mill Road, Stratton Audley

Stratton Audley (11 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Oxfordshire (15.4 miles, 24.7 km, direction S)

Stratton Audley is a picturesque village about 2.5 miles (4 km) northeast of Bicester in Oxfordshire, England. Mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1086 as Stratton, the village.....

St Andrew's Parish Church, Rugby

Rugby (86 Pictures)

in the county of Warwickshire (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction N)

This town is the home of Rugby public school, the place where William Webb Ellis carried the ball instead of kicking it, and thus, in 1823 the game of Rugby football was born...

Recommended attractions near Canons Ashby

Canons Ashby House, Northamptonshire

Canons Ashby House (44 Pictures)

(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)

This house was originally part of an Augustinian Priory, it was only converted into a charming Elizabethan manor house during the.....

Sulgrave Manor, Northamptonshire. Ancestral home of George Washington's family

Sulgrave Manor (1 Pictures)

(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction S)

This delightful Tudor house is the very epitome of the comfortable English country home, and yet it embodies all that is best of.....

Burton Dassett

Burton Dassett Hills Country Park (28 Pictures)

(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W)

This is a delightful country park covering almost 100 acres of rugged landscape full of rich and varied historical interest. The.....

Althorp House near Northampton, Northamptonshire

Althorp (6 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NE)

Althorp (said Althrup) has been in the Spencer family since 1508. It has undergone many major changes over the generations and.....

The Old Gaol Museum, Buckingham

The Old Gaol Museum (8 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SE)

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Old Austin

Upton House & Gardens (55 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction W)

The impressive mansion, built in the 17th century on an earlier site, was remodelled in the 1920s by the 2nd Viscount Bearsted,.....

A picture of Brook Cottage Gardens, Alkerton

Brook Cottage Gardens, Alkerton (16 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction W)

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Draycote Water from Toft Hill

Draycote Water (66 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction NW)

Draycote Water, Warwickshire's largest reservoir was created in the 1960's. Not only does it provide drinking water for Rugby,.....

The Museum, Abington Park, Northampton

Abington Park Museum (10 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction NE)

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Salcey Forest, the Elephant Ponds

Salcey Forest (1 Pictures)

(14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction E)

Beautiful forest, with massive oaks over 500 years old, situated a short distance from Ravenstone, close to Stoke Goldington. .....

Coton Manor Wildlife Garden

Coton Manor Wildlife Garden (22 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction N)

"This is a beautifully maintained garden of exceptional charm...there is something for everyone here. This garden could not fail.....

Billing Aquadrome in Great Billing, Northamptonshire

Billing Aquadrome (2 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction NE)

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Claydon House in Middle Claydon, nr Buckingham, Buckinghamshire.

Claydon House (5 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 28.9 km, direction SE)

Claydon House was built by the 2nd Earl Verney in the middle of the 18th-century, on land which had belonged to his family since.....

Stanford Hall near Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Stanford Hall (6 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction N)

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Castle Ashby House, Northamptonshire

Castle Ashby House (4 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 30.0 km, direction E)

The magnificent building of Castle Ashby House is guarded by a pair of splendid 18th-century wrought iron gates. The castle was.....

Charlecote Park, Warwicks

Charlecote Park (26 Pictures)

(19.9 miles, 31.9 km, direction W)

From the first moment you see Charlecote's magnificent gatehouse, you know you are in for something special, for this house is a.....

Warwick Castle, Warwickshire

Warwick Castle (309 Pictures)

(20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction NW)

The first military encampment was built on the banks of the river Avon in Warwickshire by Ethelfleda, sister of Edward the Elder,.....

St John's House Museum, Warwick

St Johns House Museum (1 Pictures)

(20.2 miles, 32.6 km, direction NW)

A charming 17th century mansion displaying folk life and costume, with period reconstructions of a Victorian parlour, kitchen and.....

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St Nicholas Park

(20.3 miles, 32.6 km, direction NW)

Lovely in the summer, St Nicholas park contains a crazy golf course, childrens train, amusements, paddling pool and boats for.....

Collegiate church - Church of St Mary's in Warwick

Warwick Church of St Mary (1 Pictures)

(20.5 miles, 32.9 km, direction NW)

St Marys Church is believed to date back to pre norman times. Roger Earl of Warwick made it a collegiate church in 1123, giving.....


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