Top Things to do in Northamptonshire
Top Hotels in Northamptonshire
- 1. Mercure Daventry Court Hotel
- 2. Premier Inn Northampton Town Centre hotel
- 3. Kettering Park Hotel & Spa
- 4. Hopping Hare
- 5. The Saracens Head Hotel
- 6. Park Inn by Radisson Northampton Town Centre
- 7. Ibis Hotel Northampton Centre
- 8. Premier Inn Kettering hotel
- 9. The Poplars Hotel
- 10. Fawsley Hall Hotel & Spa
10 Nature & Parks in Northamptonshire That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom including Irchester Country Park, Cottesbrooke Gardens, Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens, Steane Park Garden, Wilson Pits Nature Reserve, Stanwick Lakes, Coton Manor Gardens, Castle Ashby Gardens, East Carlton Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Country Park.
Restaurants in Northamptonshire
1. Irchester Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 366 reviews
This former ironstone quarry has a wonderful children's play area as well as a network of long and short trails through 83 hectares of mixed woodland. The park is home to the Quarryman's Rest Cafe, Jungle Parc UK and the Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway museum. Jungle Parc high ropes adventure course. Enjoy lots of amazing activities as you glide through the trees on rope bridges, zip lines and cargo nets. For more information or to book a place, visit the Jungle Parc website or email.
Reviewed By Giantfoody88 - Northampton, United Kingdom
As above, just great! If you want some fresh air, forrest feel, a decent walk and somewhere that your children will enjoy then come here.
2. Cottesbrooke Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
3. Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 179 reviews
Kelmarsh Hall is a Grade I listed hall with gardens. Open to the public during spring/summer and available throughout the year for weddings & functions.
Reviewed By bempey22 - Thrapston, United Kingdom
Lovely place, lovely staff, lovely food. The fairy walk was adorable. The walled garden is stunning. The swan on her nest was wonderful. Parking was convenient. Booking online was easy. Definitely recommend a visit.
4. Steane Park Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
5. Wilson Pits Nature Reserve
6. Stanwick Lakes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 936 reviews
Reviewed By steff0711 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
We went here after seeing it advertised on fb, great day out and all for the cost of parking, which is cash only but you can pay at the counter in the gift shop by card before 5pm. (£5.60) We took a picnic, enjoyed a walk with a stop at the assault course which the kids loved then a stroll back to the park which includes a water area so pack towels and costumes as I didn’t know about this area so the kids went in their underwear. After lunch went for another stroll and came across another assortment of activities that the kids enjoyed they was tired at the end of the day but a brilliant day out. Their is a cafe on site if you wish to eat their or enjoy a coffee outside on the decking over the lake. Great for all ages, will defo be visiting again!
7. Coton Manor Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 475 reviews
Reviewed By TravelDiary_N - England, United Kingdom
A great place to visit if you are a garden lover. Cafe is open ,Garden is open and they have taken so much effort as per government advice on COvid -19 transmission. Beautiful flowers,ducklings ,Chickens and flamingos. There is no hesitation to visit this place again.
8. Castle Ashby Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 614 reviews
Castle Ashby Gardens is home to Parkland designed by Capability Brown, Formal Italian Gardens, an Arboretum, and a small Animal Menagerie. The Gardens are extremely well maintained and are among the best in the county. There is something here for everyone.
Reviewed By ruthrees - Ireland, null
Having been underwhelmed by several local National Trust properties, we visited this privately owned estate. Wow! totally blown away, so much to see and do - the chilli collection alone is worth coming for, who knew there were so many varieties of chilli peppers! And the little zoo - where you really can get up close and personal to the animals, who, by the way, all look really well cared for. The gardens are just beautiful - varying from the manicured to the wild. And, unlike some properties, there are no signs up telling you not to do this and that, you are free to wander and discover the beauty of this place. It's the kind of place you could come back to repeatedly and still find something different. We absolutely loved it.
9. East Carlton Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By frankart_10 - Lymington, United Kingdom
Visiting friends in the area, we decided to take a drive around the villages we once knew well from a time when we lived and worked in Northamptonshire. Our first stop was at East Carleton Country Park. Although it was not a school holiday, the popularity of the venue was obvious from the many cars parked, made more acute because the wet conditions meant the the grass areas were not available for parking. No matter, we squeezed into a parking slot and started off by a visit to the tea room. The ambience of the tea room was a bit lacking in charm, and the food looked a bit lonely, sat on hot plates. There were cakes and a few biscuits, but overall they are currently missing a trick in the attractiveness of the tea rooms. It did look as if some of it had been recently upgraded, and other parts were seemingly still midst repair, but even so, I felt more of an effort could easily be made. The park itself is extensive. Quite a few goodish paths means that the worst of the mud, on a wet day, can be avoided. The tracks are slightly undulating, without being testing, There are ducks (and gulls) to feed, on a pond, and a play area for children. There are some interesting bits of old machinery from the steelworks heyday, including a giant bucket from a drag crane, used for collecting iron ore.Sadly the demands of health and safety prevent youngsters climbing around these, which at one time would have been quite acceptable. But nice walks, lots of spring flowers, and time well spent and enjoyed. Well worth a visit, with glorious views of adjacent countryside.
10. Hunsbury Hill Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By 232jaynew - Northampton, United Kingdom
Lovely place to visit for a walk with family, friends and even the dog. Play area is suited for all ages my little one loved running around and playing on the slide and swings. There is also plenty of open space for a picnic. On site parking and also a nice little cafe.
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