Things to do in Northampton

Large, historic market town situated on the River Nene

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Northampton is a lively market town with a rich heritage and a bright future. There is much to see and experience in Northampton.The town has excellent arts facilites. The Derngate and Royal Theatre both offer both offer excellent programmes hosting world renowned and up and coming talent. The Northampton Museum is free of charge and full of fun and peculiar facts. The town is home to the University of Northampton with over 10,000 ful-time and consequentially the town benefits from an excellent nightlife with countless bars. A new entertainment complex Sol Central recently opened boasting a multi-screen cinema, gym and numerous nightclubs, bars and restaurants. If your passion is live music definitely pay The Roadmender a visit, a nationally renowned venue that hosts new bands and more established artists. Northampton also has excellent shopping facilities and is home to two indoor shopping centres. The heart of the town is its market square and renowned for having one of the oldest markets in the country going back over 800 years!

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Roobarb And Kustard Ceramics Cafe
Paint your own pottery.
Less than a mile



Canons Ashby House
National Trust - Delightful Elizabethan manor house.
12.6 miles



Wicksteed Park
Family theme park with over 35 rides set in 147 scenic acres.
12.9 miles



Museums And Galleries In Northampton FREE
Guide to galleries and museums in Northampton.
Less than a mile

78 Derngate Is An Important And Award
Stunning historic house set in the heart of Northampton.  www 
Less than a mile
Althorp House
Stately home, home of the Spencer family.  www 
5.3 miles
Coton Manor Garden
Beautiful garden attraction.  www 
8.5 miles
Lamport Hall And Gardens
Stunning house and landscaped gardens.  www 
8.7 miles
Cottesbrooke Hall And Gardens
Bespoke house and landscaped gardens.  www 
8.8 miles
Kelmarsh Hall And Gardens
Graceful 18th century house set in romantic gardens.  www 
11.8 miles
Canons Ashby House
Tranquil Elizabethian manor set in beautiful gardens. National Trust property.  www 
12.6 miles

  

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  Eat & Drink in Northampton


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Prezzo
Popular Italian restaurant.
Less than a mile

Le Sacre Bleu
Restaurant and club.  www 
Less than a mile
Nando's
Portuguese chicken restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
Nando's Northampton
Portuguese chicken restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
Ask
Authentic Italian food.  www 
Less than a mile
Pizza Express
Popular pizza restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
The Church Restaurant
Bar & Restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
Aroma
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile

  


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  Sports & Leisure in Northampton


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Virgin Active
Health and fitness club.
2.7 miles



Ten Pin
Ten-pin bowling centre.
Less than a mile

DW Fitness
Health and fitness club.  www 
Less than a mile
Cannons
Health, fitness and wellbeing club.  www 
1.5 miles
Danes Camp Leisure Centre
Offers a wide variety of indoor sports from swimming to rock climbing.  www 
1.7 miles
Esporta
Health club.  www 
2.7 miles
Northampton Scuba School
Learn to scuba dive.  www 
1.4 miles
Nene White Water Centre
Watersports galore.  www 
1.5 miles

  


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  Kids in Northampton




Roobarb And Kustard Ceramics Cafe
Paint your own pottery.
Less than a mile



Ten Pin
Ten-pin bowling centre.
Less than a mile

Hullabaloo
Exciting soft play centre.  www 
1.2 miles
Country Parks
Guide to country parks in Northampton.  www 
Less than a mile
Northampton Parks And Open Spaces
Details of all parks and open spaces in Northampton.  www 
Less than a mile
Vue Cinema
Multi-screen cinema.  www 
Less than a mile
The Pinnacle Centre
Indoor climbing centre for all ages.  www 
1.6 miles
Danes Camp Leisure Centre
Offers a wide variety of indoor sports from swimming to rock climbing.  www 
1.7 miles
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Where to stay in Northampton

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Did you know...

  • The first car chase in Britain involving the police occurred in Northampton in 1899. Sergeant Hector Macleod got his man with screaming tyres – well, maybe tyres that were grumbling a bit.
  • Northampton is also home of the British Shoe making industry; hence its football team is nicknamed The Cobblers.
  • Northampton was often referred to as having the highest quality shoes in the business. ‘Sixty-four stiches to the inch’ was a reference to the detailed and painstaking quality that went into the shoes.

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: Royal and Derngate, Guildhall Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP

Famous for...

River Nene, Shoe Making, Althorp House and River Nene

Annual events in Northampton