This particular stretch of 110-mile long Nene Way runs between the town of Rushden and Stanwick Lakes, a country park situated in the village of Stanwick. The paths alongside the River Nene are perfect for walking, dog walking, cycling and...

Rushden Heritage Centre is located in the middle of this small community and has been established by a group of local volunteers and enthusiasts, keen to preserve the history of the area. The museum is made up of several...

Spread across the Northamptonshire countryside close to Rushden, Stanwick Lakes offers something for everyone. As well as wildlife in the park, there are numerous footpaths and cycle trails (cycles can be hired on site) around the many individual lakes, an...

The Castle is a theatre situated in the heart of Wellingborough town centre. First built in 1993 and officially opened in March 1995 by Jeremy Irons, its purpose was to provide a home for the many arts associations in Northamptonshire....

Chichelle College is a beautiful piece of historic architecture, a real centrepiece to this small community. The fantastic building was founded in the 15th Century and intended as a religious college where monks and chaplains could study. The...

Created on the site of a former ironstone quarry close to Wellingborough, Irchester Country Park covers 83 hectares of woodland and has a host of different trails to follow – all of which are hard-based and wheelchair and pushchair friendly....

Part of the Overstone Park Hotel, Golf & Leisure Resort, the 18-hole 72-par golf course is a testing challenge for golfers of all abilities. Set in 165 acres of Northamptonshire countryside close to Northampton itself, the parkland course features a...

Situated on the border of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire, the Santa Pod Raceway stages more than 50 events throughout the year (other than Dec). It is the home of the European Drag Racing, including the European Drag Racing Championships in May...

First opened in 1928, Sywell Aerodrome is situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Sywell in Northamptonshire. The airfield is regularly used by small private planes and helicopters as well as for microlight training while the on-site museum...

Situated between Northampton and Wellingborough off the A500 close to Earls Barton, Sywell Country Park is a picturesque setting. Centred around an Edwardian reservoir, the park covers some 28 hectares and offers a 20-minute trail or a longer 90-minute walk...

Northampton is famous as the base for Britain’s biggest hot air balloon festival, and now you can take to the skies all Summer long with a Virgin balloon ride. Each flight is unique and offers stunning birds-eye-views over Northamptonshire with...

Set in the grounds of the 18th Century Harrowden Hall in the village of Great Harrowden on the edge of Wellingborough, Wellingborough Golf Club is one of the leading courses in the county. The 18-hole par-72 course is a parkland...

Wellingborough Museum is housed in Dulley’s Baths, constructed in 1892 as an indoor swimming pool. The building was converted into a shoe factory by George Cox. The building became the municipal museum in 1995. Some of the...