Guidebook for Northamptonshire
Everything Else
Part of the Handpicked Hotel chain, set in the beautiful grounds of Capability Brown. Food experience is great or just treat yourself to a few drinks in the great hall, or an afternoon tea.
18 locals recommend
Fawsley Hall Spa
Part of the Handpicked Hotel chain, set in the beautiful grounds of Capability Brown. Food experience is great or just treat yourself to a few drinks in the great hall, or an afternoon tea.
Drinks & Nightlife
There is a few good pubs in Northampton that regularly have live music... try the Wig and Pen or The Foundryman Arms.
8 locals recommend
Northampton (Town Centre) station
There is a few good pubs in Northampton that regularly have live music... try the Wig and Pen or The Foundryman Arms.
Food Scene
Great food, service and location. Ask for the dessert trolley... you wont be disappointed!
14 locals recommend
The Butchers Arms
Church EndGreat food, service and location. Ask for the dessert trolley... you wont be disappointed!
Arts & Culture
Visitors are invited to explore this wonderful house, by guided tour, discovering beautiful interiors and one of Europe’s finest private collections of furniture, pictures and ceramics.
In the Stables Block, built by Roger Morris in 1733 in the Anglo-Palladian style, enjoy refreshments in the Stables Café, browse the Gift Shop and explore our 2017 exhibitions: Mario Testino‘s iconic collection of images of Diana, Princess of Wales taken in 1997 for Vanity Fair, and Walking in her Shoes, showcasing 20 inspirational young people who hold The Diana Award, demonstrating the monumental impact they have had on society and the lives of others.
69 locals recommend
Althorp Estate
Visitors are invited to explore this wonderful house, by guided tour, discovering beautiful interiors and one of Europe’s finest private collections of furniture, pictures and ceramics.
In the Stables Block, built by Roger Morris in 1733 in the Anglo-Palladian style, enjoy refreshments in the Stables Café, browse the Gift Shop and explore our 2017 exhibitions: Mario Testino‘s iconic collection of images of Diana, Princess of Wales taken in 1997 for Vanity Fair, and Walking in her Shoes, showcasing 20 inspirational young people who hold The Diana Award, demonstrating the monumental impact they have had on society and the lives of others.
Shopping
Great outlet shopping with exclusive brands at low prices. About a 50 minute journey
217 locals recommend
Bicester Village station
Station ApproachGreat outlet shopping with exclusive brands at low prices. About a 50 minute journey
Essentials
Daventry
Free parking at Bowen Square for 2 hours
Entertainment & Activities
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield RoadTowcester Racecourse
London RoadDog and horse racing... makes a good day or evening out.