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Icarus Falconry
Bird watching area
👍👍 Went to Holdenby House today to visit the Gardens ,tea room, and Icarus Falconry . We'll what a great day and great value for money. Also got to say hats off to Dave Sharpe, his wife, and the team. Been to a couple of Falconry centres, but the way Dave does his talks is not only informative but ent...
4.90 (118 reviews)
(~8.54 km from centre)
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Harlestone Firs Forest Walk
Nature preserve
👍👍 A favourite place for a dog walk. Beautiful to get (semi) lost in the woods. So many different trails to follow and walks that extend beyond.
4.70 (804 reviews)
(~4.13 km from centre)
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Northampton Cathedral
Catholic cathedral
Large Catholic cathedral with a history stretching back to the 1829 Catholic Emancipation Act.
4.70 (360 reviews)
(~3.42 km from centre)
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78 Derngate
History museum
Restaurant, shop and art gallery in a Georgian house with interiors by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
4.70 (336 reviews)
(~3.51 km from centre)
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Delapre Park
Park
👍👍 I always enjoy Delapre Abbey! They're good at opening up further spaces for parking which is always good when its busy! They also have their cafe and food truck there to get a quick snack! If you're looking to walk there, there are plenty of entry points around it from different parts too.
4.60 (891 reviews)
(~3.49 km from centre)
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The Holy Sepulchre, Church and Church Halls
Anglican church
👍👍 It's an iconic place of worship and although not the oldest church in Northampton probable the most interesting. Purists don't like the additional extentions made to the original Norman building but without them there would be no room for the many additional plaques which tell the story of the Coun...
4.60 (86 reviews)
(~3.14 km from centre)
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Harlestone Heath
Nature preserve
👍👍 Beautiful place, lovely walk for dogs and people x
4.60 (49 reviews)
(~4.94 km from centre)
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St Peter's Church, Northampton
Church
👍👍 The rich detailed sculpture on the capitals makes it of national importance. The churchyard is the final resting place of William Smith, ‘Father of English Geology’. This is truly a place that Heritage visitors must see. One visit will not be enough.
St Peter’s is the finest 12th century Norman chu...
4.60 (39 reviews)
(~2.61 km from centre)
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Brixworth Country Park
Country park
Trails, a sensory garden, watersports and cycling in park spaces with access for all abilities.
4.50 (1.9K reviews)
(~10 km from centre)
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Hunsbury Hill
Country park
Peaceful green space with the remains of an ancient hilltop Iron Age hill fort & a Victorian quarry.
4.50 (751 reviews)
(~1.75 km from centre)
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Northampton Washlands
Nature preserve
👍👍 Great place for a walk, picnic or day out with kids/ dogs. One may also like it for cycling or an evening run. The site is accessible through the Hilton and offers free parking.
This place is not wheelchair friendly though.
4.50 (112 reviews)
(~6.76 km from centre)
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St Peter & St Paul's Church
Church
👍 Set within the grounds Abington main park,
This is beautiful church from outside and within. The history of church dates back to 13th century.
William Shakespeare's granddaughter
Elizabeth's Bernard is buried here.
If you haven't Abington park or St peter & St Paul's Church, you have to. the wildli...
4.50 (68 reviews)
(~5.38 km from centre)
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Beckets Park
Park
Modest park offering grassy areas & paths on the banks of the river, plus a casual cafe.
4.40 (1.3K reviews)
(~3.54 km from centre)
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Upton Country Park
Country park
Joggers & dog walkers frequent this large park with paths, local wildlife & bucolic surrounds.
4.40 (1.1K reviews)
(~0.36 km from centre)
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All Saints Church, Northampton
Anglican church
17th-century Anglican church with an ornate plasterwork ceiling, hosting services and music events.
4.40 (294 reviews)
(~3.08 km from centre)
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Queen Eleanor Cross
Historical landmark
👍👍 Historical place Queen Eleanor Cross was erected in 1291-1294 it's one of the three left of 12 that were erected by King Edward I.It is centuries old and when you go to see it up close you will see how the stone that was built it's losing the edges and there is lots of writing around it probably jus...
4.40 (90 reviews)
(~3.4 km from centre)
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Thornton Park
Park
👍👍 This place is for entertainment purposes and I'm amazed at how clean and green it is. Children can aslo be brought here to enjoy their time with their families. It is such a nice place and needs to be visited. I hope you enjoy your time in this place.
4.30 (500 reviews)
(~3.95 km from centre)
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Brackmills Country Park
Country park
😐 Tucked in between big warehouses, Brackmills Park is a small haven of peace, greenery, trees and a lake in the midst of this industrial / commercial estate.
Not very well signposted the free car park for approx. 20 cars is accessed via Salthouse Rd.
Park itself is surprisingly big with a paved asp...
4.30 (184 reviews)
(~6.25 km from centre)