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1. Althorp House

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

... which is also very steeped in history with the Spencer family crypts as well as the Spencer family burial ground ...

2. Stanwick Lakes

Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas

by sarah2009nurse

Lovely scenery as you walk throughout park and kids loved the assault course and treehouse lookout.

3. 78 Derngate

Architectural Buildings

by Artlenock_Wanderer

... history via the Basset Loakes family story of which Charles Rennie Mackintosh is only part of the fascinating story.

4. Coton Manor Gardens

Gardens

A large assortment of plants for sale, as mentioned by others some looked a bit sorry for themselves and weren’t the...

5. Royal & Derngate Theatre

Theatres

We sat in the upper circle and experienced good views of the stage (but anywhere you sit in that Theatre you’d have a...

6. The Pinnacle Climbing Centre

Sports Complexes

Friendly helpful staff, lots of different routes to suit all abilities on the walls and in the bouldering room.

7. Delapre Abbey

Architectural Buildings

My favourite things to do are stroll around the small wood behind the walled garden, and walk around the back lake wh...

8. Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park

Bodies of Water

Day sailing membership at the Northampton Sailing Club.

9. Abington Park

Parks

From a great cafe, museum, children's play area, to dog walking, an aviary and tennis courts - there is something for...

10. Rookery Open Farm

Farms

... ,donkeys , peacocks and loads more , really nice petting area where the kids can see the animals close up also ou...

11. Heart of the Shires Shopping Village

Architectural Buildings • Shopping Malls

Love the enormous kitchen shop on the first floor.

12. Phipps NBC - The Albion Brewery

Breweries

My husband and I saw this brewery tour on Groupon- what a great find!

13. Aspers Casino Northampton

Casinos

Open now

by mickkaren1231

I had a prawn and chorizo starter and a chefs fillet steak for my main course, both were full of flavour and the stea...

14. Cottesbrooke Gardens

Gardens

Guided tour of the house is excellent, a light bright lived in home.

15. Castle Ashby Gardens

Gardens

Absolutely gorgeous grounds, makes for a great day out for the family as also has a nice little play area for kids.

16. Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities

Shooting Ranges • Rides & Activities

Groups of 3 people shooting clay pigeons & racing proper go carts on proper race track.

17. Lamport Hall and Gardens

Historic Sites

So much going on with loads of stalls.

18. Hunsbury Hill Country Park

Parks

Ideal for dog walkers too.

19. Abington Park Museum

History Museums

The museum housed in a former abbey (?) The exhibits are well presented with nearby parking .

20. The Deco

Theatres

by LouLouTravel74

But they have a great story, the same silly jokes, the same dames, same refreshments and all in all a great panto.

21. Northampton Guildhall

Architectural Buildings

A truly beautiful building, recollecting Northampton's more prosperous past at the center of the shoe-making industry.

22. Whilton Locks Garden Village

Gardens

by Natalie676264

We visited for the Harry Potter afternoon tea and was very impressed.

23. Northampton & Lamport Railway

Scenic Railroads

The kids loved the character hunt and the train ride, we will defiantly be returning next year.

24. Sywell Country Park

Parks

Cafe onsite(not experienced this), sand and water are, great play area, walks are easily accessible, highly recommend

25. Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

Art Museums • History Museums

26. Sixfields Stadium

Arenas & Stadiums

27. Brackmills Woods Country Park

Parks

28. Queen Eleanor Cross

Monuments & Statues

Lobbying support is required to ensure that this monument is restored to its early glory.

29. Grosvenor Casino Northampton

Casinos

30. National Leather Collection

Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums

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