Local Attractions & Places to Visit
Park
For one of Northamptonshire’s best parks, head to Daventry Country Park for its reservoir, wildlife and vast green space. Only a 5 minute drive from us and with plenty of opportunity for activities like running (including the weekly Park Run held every Saturday morning), cycling, fishing and with a playpark for children, there is lots to see and do for everyone.
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Daventry Country Park
Northern WayFor one of Northamptonshire’s best parks, head to Daventry Country Park for its reservoir, wildlife and vast green space. Only a 5 minute drive from us and with plenty of opportunity for activities like running (including the weekly Park Run held every Saturday morning), cycling, fishing and with a playpark for children, there is lots to see and do for everyone.
City/town information
The market town of Daventry still boasts a twice weekly market with plenty of local, fresh produce and products and where you can grab a bargain too. Daventry is also home to several popular artisan cafes and delis including:
The Foundry
Bread and Circus
Evergreen Art Café
Sheaf Street Health Store and Café.
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Daventry
The market town of Daventry still boasts a twice weekly market with plenty of local, fresh produce and products and where you can grab a bargain too. Daventry is also home to several popular artisan cafes and delis including:
The Foundry
Bread and Circus
Evergreen Art Café
Sheaf Street Health Store and Café.
Just over the county border in Warwickshire is the market town of Rugby. Art lovers can visit the Rugby Art Gallery, and fans of the sport, which started at the town’s historic Rugby School, can visit the adjunct World Rugby Hall of Fame – a new state-of-the-art museum exhibiting the game’s history and greatest moments.
Rugby Theatre hosts ten productions a year, including classical drama, modern plays and mainstream musicals. Shows there are fun and intimate, with local volunteers the stars of the shows.
There are lots of cosy pubs in the town centre; a few of them have live music and open-mic nights, too, if you fancy a livelier evening. If you’re feeling peckish, then Rugby isn’t short of high street restaurants and independent eateries serving new and exciting breakfasts, brunch, lunch and dinners as well as traditional favourites.
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Rugby
Just over the county border in Warwickshire is the market town of Rugby. Art lovers can visit the Rugby Art Gallery, and fans of the sport, which started at the town’s historic Rugby School, can visit the adjunct World Rugby Hall of Fame – a new state-of-the-art museum exhibiting the game’s history and greatest moments.
Rugby Theatre hosts ten productions a year, including classical drama, modern plays and mainstream musicals. Shows there are fun and intimate, with local volunteers the stars of the shows.
There are lots of cosy pubs in the town centre; a few of them have live music and open-mic nights, too, if you fancy a livelier evening. If you’re feeling peckish, then Rugby isn’t short of high street restaurants and independent eateries serving new and exciting breakfasts, brunch, lunch and dinners as well as traditional favourites.
A market town with more than 800 years of history, containing not only many buildings that survive today and would have been familiar to Shakespeare, but also a thriving community offering a wide variety of leisure, accommodation and shopping experiences.
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Stratford-upon-Avon
A market town with more than 800 years of history, containing not only many buildings that survive today and would have been familiar to Shakespeare, but also a thriving community offering a wide variety of leisure, accommodation and shopping experiences.
Local Village
The nearby village of Braunston is a charming canal-side village that boasts the country’s busiest canal junction at Grand Union Canal and the Oxford Canal and has the beautiful All Saints’ Church, affectionately known as the ‘Cathedral of the Canals’. From Bragborough Hall you’re within walking distance of Braunston Marina where the narrow boats meet.
Top tip: Pair a pint at the Admiral Nelson Pub
Waterside pubs are a great link to the past and the Admiral Nelson Pub is one of the best. A short stroll from Bragborough Hall takes you to the Grand Union Canal towpath where you’ll find the pub near the Braunston tunnel. Inside, families and the occasional dog relax and warm up in front of the welcoming log fire. There’s an excellent selection of local beers and traditional pub food if you’re hungry. Pair a pint with an afternoon watching the colourful visiting canal boats.
Braunston
The nearby village of Braunston is a charming canal-side village that boasts the country’s busiest canal junction at Grand Union Canal and the Oxford Canal and has the beautiful All Saints’ Church, affectionately known as the ‘Cathedral of the Canals’. From Bragborough Hall you’re within walking distance of Braunston Marina where the narrow boats meet.
Top tip: Pair a pint at the Admiral Nelson Pub
Waterside pubs are a great link to the past and the Admiral Nelson Pub is one of the best. A short stroll from Bragborough Hall takes you to the Grand Union Canal towpath where you’ll find the pub near the Braunston tunnel. Inside, families and the occasional dog relax and warm up in front of the welcoming log fire. There’s an excellent selection of local beers and traditional pub food if you’re hungry. Pair a pint with an afternoon watching the colourful visiting canal boats.
Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone Circuit: The world-famous F1 Grand Prix circuit. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay near Silverstone, make a pit stop with us because we’re only a 25-minute drive away on the A5 and A45.
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Silverstone Circuit Main Entrance
22 Silverstone CircuitSilverstone Circuit: The world-famous F1 Grand Prix circuit. If you’re looking for somewhere to stay near Silverstone, make a pit stop with us because we’re only a 25-minute drive away on the A5 and A45.
Sightseeing
Ancient parkland, beautiful garden, visit the House.
Built by the Drydens using the remains of a medieval priory, the house and gardens have survived largely unaltered since 1710 and are presented as they were during the time of Sir Henry Dryden, a Victorian antiquary, passionate about the past.
20 locals recommend
Canons Ashby House
Ancient parkland, beautiful garden, visit the House.
Built by the Drydens using the remains of a medieval priory, the house and gardens have survived largely unaltered since 1710 and are presented as they were during the time of Sir Henry Dryden, a Victorian antiquary, passionate about the past.
Althorp House in Northamptonshire was built in 1508 and has been the family seat of the Spencer Family for nineteen generations.
69 locals recommend
Althorp Estate
Althorp House in Northamptonshire was built in 1508 and has been the family seat of the Spencer Family for nineteen generations.
Experience one thousand years of jaw-dropping history at Warwick Castle; great battles, ancient myths, spellbinding tales, pampered princesses, heroic knights ...
270 locals recommend
Warwick Castle
Experience one thousand years of jaw-dropping history at Warwick Castle; great battles, ancient myths, spellbinding tales, pampered princesses, heroic knights ...
Nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside, and yet only a short drive from the motorway network, Lamport has a story worth telling. Developed from a Tudor manor house, architecturally the hall has been worked on by John Webb, Smith of Warwick and William Burn but is best known for its classical frontage.
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Lamport Hall
Nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside, and yet only a short drive from the motorway network, Lamport has a story worth telling. Developed from a Tudor manor house, architecturally the hall has been worked on by John Webb, Smith of Warwick and William Burn but is best known for its classical frontage.
Lord and Lady Bearsted’s 1930s country retreat.
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National Trust Upton House and Gardens
Edge HillLord and Lady Bearsted’s 1930s country retreat.
Packwood House
Packwood LaneMuch-restored Tudor house, park and garden with notable topiary
Gardens
Castle Ashby is the ancestral home of the 7th Marquess of Northampton.
Wander through its gardens, open 365 days of the year, and you are taking a walk through history. Set in the heart of a 10,000-acre estate, the 35 acres of extensive gardens are a combination of several styles including the romantic Italian Gardens, the unique Orangery and impressive Arboretum.
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Castle Ashby Gardens
Castle Ashby is the ancestral home of the 7th Marquess of Northampton.
Wander through its gardens, open 365 days of the year, and you are taking a walk through history. Set in the heart of a 10,000-acre estate, the 35 acres of extensive gardens are a combination of several styles including the romantic Italian Gardens, the unique Orangery and impressive Arboretum.
Garden, Cafe, Nursery
Originally laid out in the 1920's by the grandparents of the present owner, the garden has been developed and extended by successive generations capitalising on its natural setting, attractive views and abundant water. The 17th century manor house acts as a central focus for the garden, its walls supporting many roses and shrubs, while the surrounding terraces are populated by numerous colourful pots and containers.
24 locals recommend
Coton Manor Garden
Garden, Cafe, Nursery
Originally laid out in the 1920's by the grandparents of the present owner, the garden has been developed and extended by successive generations capitalising on its natural setting, attractive views and abundant water. The 17th century manor house acts as a central focus for the garden, its walls supporting many roses and shrubs, while the surrounding terraces are populated by numerous colourful pots and containers.
Stowe
Gardening on the grandest scale in this Georgian landscape garden and park
Outdoor Activities
Whilton Mill
Whilton LocksWhilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities
Rutland Water Nature Reserve has been regularly voted as the UK's best nature reserve. This vast wetland is one of the best places to watch birds in the UK. Search for rare spring migrants, admire fishing ospreys in the summer, enjoy the autumn wader passage and marvel at huge flocks of winter wildfowl. With events year round, walking trails and two visitor centres, you'll be sure of an immersive wildlife experience for the whole family.
43 locals recommend
Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Rutland Water Nature Reserve has been regularly voted as the UK's best nature reserve. This vast wetland is one of the best places to watch birds in the UK. Search for rare spring migrants, admire fishing ospreys in the summer, enjoy the autumn wader passage and marvel at huge flocks of winter wildfowl. With events year round, walking trails and two visitor centres, you'll be sure of an immersive wildlife experience for the whole family.
CYCLING - BIRD WATCHING - WALKING - WATERSPORTS - FISHING - BIRDING
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Draycote Water
CYCLING - BIRD WATCHING - WALKING - WATERSPORTS - FISHING - BIRDING
Stanwick Lakes is a unique 750 acre countryside attraction and nature reserve located in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Nene Valley. There are extensive and imaginative play areas, open spaces and paths that families, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers can explore at leisure. The visitor centre, with café, shop and function space, hosts events, family celebrations, business meetings and craft workshops throughout the year. Stanwick Lakes is managed as a social enterprise by environmental charity, Rockingham Forest Trust, in partnership with East Northamptonshire Council.
24 locals recommend
Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes is a unique 750 acre countryside attraction and nature reserve located in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Nene Valley. There are extensive and imaginative play areas, open spaces and paths that families, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers can explore at leisure. The visitor centre, with café, shop and function space, hosts events, family celebrations, business meetings and craft workshops throughout the year. Stanwick Lakes is managed as a social enterprise by environmental charity, Rockingham Forest Trust, in partnership with East Northamptonshire Council.
Mini Meadows Farm
Childrens Farm