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Althorp House near Northampton, Northamptonshire

About Northamptonshire

Located in central England Northamptonshire is a county covering an area of over 900 square miles. The eight hundred year old county town of Northampton well known for its footwear production, has many historic buildings of interest. Attractions well worth a visit include Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, which boasts the largest and finest collection of footwear in the world, Coton Manor Garden, with a 17th century manor house constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone. Other local places of interest include Sulgrave Manor, the home of George Washington's ancestors, the world famous Santa Pod International Raceway and the 18th century Kelmarsh Hall set in over 3000 acres of gardens and parkland. (add/update description)

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Aynho in the county of Northamptonshire
There is a pale beauty about Aynho that is enhanced only by the pale golden fruit that flourishes in these parts and caused this...
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Badby in the county of Northamptonshire
Badby is an attractive village spread around a hillside. It shows a confection of pretty cottages, some of which are thickly...
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Everdon in the county of Northamptonshire
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Fotheringhay in the county of Northamptonshire
The lantern tower of the Church of St. Mary and All Saints at Fotheringhay shines through the deepening shadows of the great...
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Lamport in the county of Northamptonshire
Tranquil Northamptonshire village set in fine countryside. Noted for splendid Lamport Hall built in the 17th-century and home of...
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Rockingham in the county of Northamptonshire
This pretty village has a rising main street flanked by sturdy stone houses. At the top you can find the church and the splendid...
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Rushton in the county of Northamptonshire
The picturesque village of Rushton set between Desborough and Rothwell is famous for the Rushton Triangular Lodge built in 1593...
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Stanford on Avon in the county of Northamptonshire
Picturesque village straddling the banks of the River Avon. Stanford Hall, superb William and Mary mansion has fine collections...
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Stoke Bruerne in the county of Northamptonshire
Lying just south of Northampton this beautiful canal village offers a wealth of interest to any boating enthusiast or any country...
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Sulgrave in the county of Northamptonshire
George Washington the famous american president has his roots set firmly here amid ancient English countryside. Americans...
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Recommended attractions in Northamptonshire

Canons Ashby House
Castle Ashby House
Coton Manor Wildlife Garden
Daventry Country Park
East Carlton Country Park
Irchester Country Park
Lyveden New Bield
Salcey Forest
Southwick Hall
Sulgrave Manor

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