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Northampton Travel Guide 2025

Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park Northampton

Nestled in rolling rural Northamptonshire, Pitsford Water offers something for everyone. A lovely blend of woodland, meadow and grassland, there are stunning views over the water, making it a great setting for walking, cycling, fishing, sailing, watersports and birdwatching. And with a well-marked, hard-surfaced seven-mile waterside track, you’ll have a great day out whatever your ability. In partnership with Brixworth Country Park, just a stone’s throw away, we’re the ideal spot for a leisurely stroll, a picnic, or a family day out.

Rookery Open Farm Northampton

Rookery Open Farm Northampton

An interesting, fun-filled and educational time awaits you at Rookery Open Farm!

Welcome to Rookery Open Farm. 

A safe, clean environment, mainly under cover awaits you on this commercial sheep farm for families and schools to enjoy whilst learning about farming methods.

​Bring the kids down to the farm to meet our animals and play in our purpose built indoor and outdoor activity areas.

Abington Park Northampton

Abington Park is Northampton's oldest and most popular park. It contains many fine features including Abington Park Museum, sports facilities, a cafe, flower displays, lakes, and a garden for the blind. Beneath the surface lies the archaeological remains of the old medieval village.
Address
Abington Park
Northampton
NN3 3HN

Toilets
Toilets are situated on the south side of the park, next to the cafe and bowling greens.

9 things to do at Abington Park
Play tennis
For £6, you can book a court for an hour via the Tennis Northants website.

Althorp House Northampton Guide

Althorp is a Grade I listed stately home and estate in the civil parish of Althorp, in West Northamptonshire, England of about 13,000 acres (5,300 ha).[a] By road it is about 6 miles (9.7 km) northwest of the county town of Northampton and about 75 miles (121 km) northwest of central London,[3] situated between the villages of Great Brington and Harlestone. It has been held by the prominent aristocratic Spencer family for more than 500 years, and has been owned by Charles Spencer, 9th Earl Spencer since 1992.

78 Derngate Northampton

78 Derngate is the only house in England designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. It is now a multi award-winning visitor attraction offering an unforgettable day out in Northampton. Designed and remodelled by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1916, the house has been meticulously restored and opened to the public. On site: a boutique restaurant, light-filled art galleries, a stylish design shop and elegant spaces that can be hired for meetings, events and functions.

The Pinnacle Climbing Centre

At the Pinnacle Climbing Centre we are passionate about the vertical arena and equally passionate about introducing non climbers to a life away from the ground. Our climbing halls have over 200 routes up to 12.5 meters high. Our bouldering room has over 70 problems. We cater for all ages with a range of sessions from tasters to beginners courses, kids clubs or birthday parties.

Icarus Falconry

  • Icarus Falconry provides a superb selection of exciting hands on experiences with birds of prey that are run in small groups. 
  • We offer Taster sessions, Hawk and Owls sessions, the Falconry premier experience & our Eagle & Vulture experience, as well as Demonstrations.
  • Whether you are looking to treat yourself or for a Christmas, Birthday or anniversary gift, let Icarus Falconry give you an unforgettable day.
  • Icarus Falconry is a small family run business based in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. 

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