Attractions in Desborough - Heart of England

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Alfred East Art Gallery (Approx 5 Miles)

This gallery is one of the top two art museums in this region, offering a massive collection of first class pieces that are mainly from the brushes of Sir Alfred East and Thomas Cooper Gotch. There are a great...

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Boughton House (Approx 8 Miles)

Home of Duke of Buccleuch. Tudor Monastic building, enlarged - French style addition of 1695 led to sobriquet “The English Versailles”. Outstanding fine arts from world renowned Buccleuch Collection. Plant Centre in attractive old walled garden. Open: House + Park:...

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Harborough Museum (Approx 6 Miles)

Harborough Museum uopened its doors to the public in 1983 and is operated by the local authority in association with the Market Harborough Historical Society. The collections are large and varied, illustrating a fascinating cultural and social history in...

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Harrington Aviation Museums (Approx 2 Miles)

Located on the Headquarters site of the wartime airfield at Harrington. Museum exhibits depict the secret roles of the USAAF “Carpetbagger” Group, American OSS and British SOE during World War 2; the Cold War deployment of Thor missile at Harrington;...

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Kelmarsh Hall (Approx 7 Miles)

Built in 1732 to a James Gibbs design, Kelmarsh Hall is surrounded by its working estate, grazed parkland and beautiful gardens. The Hall’s elegant 18th Century plasterwork is complemented by Nancy Lancaster and John Fowler’s 20th Century decoration in the...

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Lamport Hall (Approx 8 Miles)

Lamport Hall in Northamptonshire is grade 1 listed with good reason as it is one of the most outstanding pieces of architecture that you are likely to find in England. The beautiful building is surrounded by wonderfully landscaped grounds...

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Manor House Museum (Approx 7 Miles)

Manor House Museum is located in Kettering and carries a fantastic collection of historic items and artefacts that have been brought together from many hundreds of years of history. The heritage is important to the people of this community,...

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Rothwell Heritage Centre (Approx 8 Miles)

This centre is a lively institution managed and run by local residents and volunteers, to celebrate the heritage and arts scene of the community. The ground floor gallery contains a history collection that includes a photograph archive and many...

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Rushton Triangular Lodge (Approx 2 Miles)

Sir Thomas Tresham, who was the father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters, was the designer of this fantastic and unusual place. The Triangular Lodge was constructed between 1593 and 1597, as a lasting memory of Tresham’s love of...

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Wicksteed Park (Approx 1 Miles)

We have 147 acres of lakes and parkland with rides and attractions open from April to September. There are various function rooms available for hire all year round, and a civil ceremony wedding license is held. Specialist party...

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