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 Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
MK18 5EH. Tel: 01494 755568. Stowe was created in the 18th century
as an idealised version of nature with over 40 monuments and
temples set against a breathtaking backdrop of glorious open
spaces, wooded valleys and ornamental lakes. Given to the National
Trust in 1989 the gardens have been undergoing an ambitious restoration
programme. About 4 miles
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Towcester
Racecourse, London Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7HS.
Tel: 01327 353414. Set in the beautiful parklands of the Easton
Neston Estate, Towcester Racecourse is one of the most picturesque
racing venues in the country. Towcester is a course with high
aspirations for the future. There are a number of catering outlets
to choose from. If you would like to reserve a table at one of
our restaurants please contact our main office on 01327 353414. www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk. About 9 miles north east of Brackley. |
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Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire NN12
8TN. Tel: 01327 857271. Ticket hotlineTel: 08704 588260. Silverstone
is now one of the world’s most famous motor sport venues
and is both the birth place of British motor sport as well as
being the home of the British Grand Prix. Silverstone's exhilarating
range of driving experiences allows you to savour this world
famous circuit for yourself. www.silverstone-circuit.co.uk. About 6 miles north east of Brackley. |
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Butterfly Farm & Aquatic Centre,
Sykes Lane, North Shore, Rutland Water, Rutland, LE15 8PX. Tel:
01780 46051. 55,000 sq.ft. of walk-through jungle with free-flying
butterflies and tropical birds. Ponds with koi carp and terrapins.
New extension featuring tropical creepy-crawlies, iguanas and
tarantulas. www.rutlandwaterbutterflyfarm.co.uk. Location: About 10 miles north of
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RUTLAND
WATER NATURE RESERVE. Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre. TEL:
01572-770651. When the reservoir was constructed, various areas
were set aside to cater for different types of leisure pursuits.
Sailing, sailboarding, trout fishing, boats and the nature reserve. www.rutlandwater.org.uk. Location: About 10 miles north of Corby. |
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Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre, 14/16 Bridge
Street, Rothwell, Northants, NN14 6JW. Tel: 01536 711550. Local
artists from Rothwell, Kettering and other surrounding towns
and villages display a wide range of water colour, oil, pastel,
mixed media, ceramics and craft work in the first floor galleries.
www.rothwellartsandheritagecentre.org.uk. About 5 miles south west of Corby. |
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Deene
Park, Corby, Northhamptonshire, NN17 3EW. Tel: (01780) 450278.
Deene is a largely sixteenth-century house incorporating a medieval
manor. There is also a large park where visitors may picnic beside
the lake before exploring the gardens and the house. Charges
apply. www.deenepark.com. About 6 miles east of Corby. |
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Barnwell Country Park, Barnwell Road, OUNDLE,
Northamptonshire, PE8 5PB. Tel: 01832 273 435. Barnwell, one
of Northamptonshire's smallest Country Parks, is a peaceful mixture
of lakes, riverside, grassy meadow and marsh. Location: About 8 miles east of Corby . |
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Daventry Country Park, managed by Daventry
District Council, Contracts House High March, Daventry, Northants,
NN11 4HB. Tel: 01327 300001. Mapped and measured Health Walks.
Youth canoe Club Hut. Mapped Orienteering Courses. The park centres
around a reservoir which is managed by British Waterways and
is used to provide water for the Grand Union Canal. Location: On the outskirts of Daventry. |
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Daventry
Leisure Centre, Lodge Road, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11
5AF. Tel: 01327 871144. 25 metre Leisure pool, Wave machine,
Extensive spectator area, Poolside Cafe area, Squash Courts,
Creche, Sunbeds Location: In the centre of Daventry. |
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Northampton & Lamport Railway Preservation
Society, Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel
Brampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8BA. Tel: 01604 820 327. A steam
and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire
countryside. Footplate Passes available. www.nlr.org.uk. About 12 miles east of Daventry. |
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Althorp,
Northampton, NN7 4HQ. Tel: 01604 770107. Experience 500 years
of history at Althorp, home of the Spencer Family. Explore the
wonderful house, Enjoy the magnificent park, Be touched by the
award winning exhibition, Diana: A Celebration.
www.althorp.com. About
8 miles east of Daventry. |
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Set in the heart of Warwickshire, Draycote
Water near to Rugby, offers water sports, fishing, wetlands,
nature trails and bird hides. Please note that dogs are not permitted
around the perimeter of the reservoir. Draycote Water Sailing
Club, Kites Hardwick, Rugby, CV23 8AB. Tel: 01788 811153. www.draycotewater.co.uk.
About 7 miles north west
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Odeon Cinema, Pegasus Court, Off Wellingborough
Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6XS. Tel: 0871 22 44
007. Junction 9 of the A14, A509 turn off. Free on-site parking.
Location: On the outskirts
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Wicksteed
Park, Kettering, Northamptonshire. NN15 6NJ. Tel: 08700 621 193.
The grounds and gardens at Wicksteed Park cover 147 acres - encompassing
sunken gardens, tree-lined walks, nature trail, a lake, public
bar-b-cue and picnic areas. PLAYGROUND AREA, ARCADE AREA, LAKESIDE
AREA, ARENA AREA. www.wicksteedpark.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Kettering. |
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Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre, 14/16 Bridge
Street, Rothwell, Northants, NN14 6JW. Tel: 01536 711550. Local
artists from Rothwell, Kettering and other surrounding towns
and villages display a wide range of water colour, oil, pastel,
mixed media, ceramics and craft work in the first floor galleries.
www.rothwellartsandheritagecentre.org.uk. About 3 miles west of Kettering . |
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Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire,
NN6 0BN. Tel: 01604 491112. Sywell Aerodrome, set in the heart
of Northamptonshire, boasts one of the best airfields in the
United Kingdom. www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk. About 8 miles south of Kettering. |
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Sywell
Aviation Museum, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire,
NN6 0BN. Tel: 07968 061708. The Museum aims to preserve the history
of Sywell Aerodrome and Northamptonshire's rich aviation heritage
from the early days of aviation to the Second World War and beyond.
Presently housed in three Nissen huts.
www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk. About
8 miles south of Kettering. |
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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Guildhall
Road, Northampton, NN1 1DP. Tel: 01604 838 111. Houses the famous
shoe collection of more than 12,000 items, as well as covering
Northampton's history. It also displays British and Oriental
Ceramics and Glass. Location:
In the centre of Northampton. |
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Abington
Park Museum, Park Avenue South, Northampton, NN1 5LW. Tel: 01604
838 110. 'The Museum in the park' is a Grade 1 listed building,
featuring The history of the Northamptonshire Regiment and the
Northamptonshire Yeomanry, Northampton Life, and an Elegant 19th
century fashion gallery. Location: In the centre of Northampton. |
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Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire,
NN6 0BN. Tel: 01604 491112. Sywell Aerodrome, set in the heart
of Northamptonshire, boasts one of the best airfields in the
United Kingdom. www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk. About 5 miles north east of Northampton. |
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Sywell
Aviation Museum, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire,
NN6 0BN. Tel: 07968 061708. The Museum aims to preserve the history
of Sywell Aerodrome and Northamptonshire's rich aviation heritage
from the early days of aviation to the Second World War and beyond.
Presently housed in three Nissen huts.
www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk. About
5 miles north east of Northampton. |
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Northampton & Lamport Railway Preservation
Society, Pitsford & Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel
Brampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8BA. Tel: 01604 820 327. A steam
and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire
countryside. Footplate Passes available. www.nlr.org.uk. About 3 miles north of Northampton. |
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Althorp,
Northampton, NN7 4HQ. Tel: 01604 770107. Experience 500 years
of history at Althorp, home of the Spencer Family. Explore the
wonderful house, Enjoy the magnificent park, Be touched by the
award winning exhibition, Diana: A Celebration.
www.althorp.com. About
6 miles west of Northampton. |
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Towcester Racecourse, London Road, Towcester,
Northamptonshire, NN12 7HS. Tel: 01327 353414. Set in the beautiful
parklands of the Easton Neston Estate, Towcester Racecourse is
one of the most picturesque racing venues in the country. Towcester
is a course with high aspirations for the future. There are a
number of catering outlets to choose from. If you would like
to reserve a table at one of our restaurants please contact our
main office on 01327 353414. www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk.
About 8 miles south of
Northampton. |
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Barnwell Country Park, Barnwell Road, OUNDLE,
Northamptonshire, PE8 5PB. Tel: 01832 273 435. Barnwell, one
of Northamptonshire's smallest Country Parks, is a peaceful mixture
of lakes, riverside, grassy meadow and marsh. Location: On the outskirts of Oundle. |
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Deene
Park, Corby, Northhamptonshire, NN17 3EW. Tel: (01780) 450278.
Deene is a largely sixteenth-century house incorporating a medieval
manor. There is also a large park where visitors may picnic beside
the lake before exploring the gardens and the house. Charges
apply. www.deenepark.com. About 5 miles west of Oundle. |
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Southwick Hall, Peterborough, PE8 5BL. Tel:
01832 274064. Southwick Hall comprises architecture of many centuries,
notably the 14th, 16th, 18th and 19th. www.southwickhall.co.uk.
About 3 miles north of
Oundle. |
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Stowe Landscape Gardens, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
MK18 5EH. Tel: 01494 755568. Stowe was created in the 18th century
as an idealised version of nature with over 40 monuments and
temples set against a breathtaking backdrop of glorious open
spaces, wooded valleys and ornamental lakes. Given to the National
Trust in 1989 the gardens have been undergoing an ambitious restoration
programme. About 7 miles
south of Towcester. |
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Towcester
Racecourse, London Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7HS.
Tel: 01327 353414. Set in the beautiful parklands of the Easton
Neston Estate, Towcester Racecourse is one of the most picturesque
racing venues in the country. Towcester is a course with high
aspirations for the future. There are a number of catering outlets
to choose from. If you would like to reserve a table at one of
our restaurants please contact our main office on 01327 353414.
www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Towcester. |
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Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire NN12
8TN. Tel: 01327 857271. Ticket hotlineTel: 08704 588260. Silverstone
is now one of the world’s most famous motor sport venues
and is both the birth place of British motor sport as well as
being the home of the British Grand Prix. Silverstone's exhilarating
range of driving experiences allows you to savour this world
famous circuit for yourself. www.silverstone-circuit.co.uk. About 4 miles south of Towcester. |
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Twinwood Events Ltd, Twinwood Road, Clapham,
Bedfordshire, MK41 6AB. Tel: 01234 350413. Twinwood Events Limited
was formed to promote the events and concerts held at the newly
constructed outdoor arena at Twinwood Airfield. The Annual Glenn
Miller Festival is now held each August bank holiday. The Glenn
Miller Festival incorporates many top Big Bands. The Glenn Miller
Museum is open during the warmer months at Weekends from 10.30am
to 4pm. www.twinwoodevents.com. About 10 miles south of Wellingborough. |
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Wellingborough
Museum, Dulley's Baths, 12 Castle Way, Wellingborough NN8 1XB.
Tel: 01933 276838. The museum contains an ever growing collection
of artefacts. All aspects of the history of Wellingborough over
2000 years are covered, with particular emphasis on the late
19th and early 20th centuries. Free admission. Location: In the
centre of Wellingborough. Location: In the centre of Wellingborough. |
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Irchester Country Park, Countryside Service,
Gypsy Lane, Little Irchester, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire,
NN9 7DL. Tel: 01933 276866. This area is now a country park but
from 1872 until the early 1940s, it was an ironstone quarry.
Pick up a Park Discovery Pack - full of activities, trails and
fun for all the family. The Park also a Visitors' Centre, 8 miles
of walks, varied scenery and habitat, toilets, refreshments and
ample parking. Location:
On the outskirts of Wellingborough. |
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Situated
in Irchester Country Park, Northamptonshire, the Irchester Narrow
Gauge Railway Museum is home to a collection of working steam
and diesel locomotives. The museum is open every Sunday 10:00–5:00
(10:00–4:00 in winter). The museum is housed within Irchester
Country Park, Wellingborough, Northants. Off A509. Location: On the outskirts of Wellingborough. |
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Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire,
NN6 0BN. Tel: 01604 491112. Sywell Aerodrome, set in the heart
of Northamptonshire, boasts one of the best airfields in the
United Kingdom. www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk. About 4 miles west of Wellingborough. |
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Sywell
Aviation Museum, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire,
NN6 0BN. Tel: 07968 061708. The Museum aims to preserve the history
of Sywell Aerodrome and Northamptonshire's rich aviation heritage
from the early days of aviation to the Second World War and beyond.
Presently housed in three Nissen huts.
www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk. About
4 miles west of Wellingborough. |
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- Towcester Racecourse, London Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire,
NN12 7HS. Tel: 01327 353414. towcester-racecourse.co.uk.
-Althorp, Northampton, NN7 4HQ. Tel: 01604
770107. althorp.com.
- Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BN. Tel: 01604
491112. sywellaerodrome.co.uk.
- Silverstone Circuit,
Northamptonshire NN12 8TN. Tel: 01327 857271. Ticket hotlineTel:
08704 588260. silverstone-circuit.co.uk.
- Deene Park, Corby, Northhamptonshire, NN17 3EW. Tel: (01780)
450278. deenepark.com.
- Northampton & Lamport
Railway Preservation Society, Pitsford & Brampton Station,
Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 8BA. Tel:
01604 820 327. nlr.org.uk.
