Location: Kettering
Top Things to do in Kettering
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Kettering is a town in Northamptonshire, England, about 81 miles (130 km) north of London and 15 miles (24 km) from Northampton. Kettering is mainly situated on the west side of the River Ise, a tributary of the River Nene which meets at Wellingborough. Originally named Cytringan, Kyteringas and Keteiringan in the 10th century, the name Kettering is now taken to mean 'the place (or territory) of Ketter's people (or kinsfolk)'.
Restaurants in Kettering
1. Rachel's Coach Trips
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
A range of fun and exciting Coach Trips picking up from a range of towns. Desborough, Rothwell, Market Harborough, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Northampton, Kingsthorpe. Pick ups do very per trips. For details of the current trips see the website Rachel's Coach Trips. Thank you :)
2. West Lodge Rural Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 409 reviews
We are an open, working family farm with indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, acres of beautiful walks, a large variety of farm animals including pigs, sheep, cows and goats. Activities on offer include free barrel rides, piglet racing, cuddle corner petting sessions with the smaller animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. We also run pony rides and tractor tours of the farm at a small extra cost. Lots of picnic areas and a large family restaurant.
Reviewed By Silverdoe02 - Market Harborough, United Kingdom
We've been coming here since my 9 year old was a baby and we love it. Staff are friendly, I can relax knowing my children are safe to run around, the facilities are great and restaurant recently really improved. The annual pass is great value for locals like us and there are regular themed weekends. Most extras within the farm are free, except pony rides and the large tractor rides so you don't feel like you're constantly being done for money. The walks are glorious, there's loads of wildlife and a new indoor playbarn which the kids love.
3. Bugtopia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Award Winning Bugtopia Meet & Greet sessions where you learn about the wonderful world of insects and get the opportunity to handle them. Our pop up shop in the Newlands centre Kettering has meet and greet sessions Mo,Thurs,Fri 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm,1.30pm and 3.30pm. Sat and Sun 11am,12pm, 2pm and 3pm. Limited spaces so book on arrival at the Newlands centre.
4. Manor House Museum
5. Wicksteed Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,558 reviews
Wicksteed Park is based in Kettering, Northamptonshire and the large 147 acre ground is a wonderful mix of rides, attractions and beautiful countryside and wildlife. Wicksteed also boasts two private function rooms, ideal for weddings, private functions and corporate hire in the Northamptonshire and Midlands region. The is also a family campsite which boasts a modern loo and shower block, and beautiful views over the lake. It's the perfect way to make the most of Wicksteed Park. You wake up just seconds away from our rides, cafés and playgrounds, and get special second-day discounts on our wristbands. 2019 opening dates will be updated shortly.
Reviewed By Sqwidge - Stevenage, United Kingdom
Wicksteed Park is a real gem of an amusement park set in beautiful countryside. We have been four times in the last two years, we heard about it from my sister in law who remembers going there as a child. It’s really well signposted and easy to find, you will find that there is a lot of parking too, it’s not free to park £6 all day and remember to pay before you leave to get an exit ticket. You can pay for parking in the shop and top tip buy your wristbands online and pick them up in the gift shop near laser quest, you will avoid the queues at the front. The park is spread out over beautiful grounds and rides go from the gentle kid friendly rides to a roller coaster and log flume. The highlights for us are the roller coaster, racing cars, log flume and umbrella ride. You can go on a train ride around the park to get your bearings and there’s loads to do it’s a packed day out. The bonus is you can take your own food in and you can exit the park and re enter with no checks or security because you only pay for the rides. We’ve never had a bad day out here, it’s not the cheapest day out but it’s a full fun day. We will definitely be returning next year with our baby to introduce her to what’s fast become a family favourite.
6. Twywell Hills and Dales
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By TrishShortland - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Visited yesterday for the first time, and will definitely return!! Plenty of parking, no charge. My dog was very happy to explore off lead, we both enjoyed our walk and are looking forward to seeing the seasons changing there.
7. Odeon Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By 427jadeh - Finedon, United Kingdom
3 adults, 2 children, for the £3 kids film. Plenty of free parking. Easy online booking, print inside foyer. Foods expensive but that's no surprise and we planned for this. Sat in the premier seats, not as comfy as Showcase in Peterborough but great for £3. Free balloon and shortbread from Costa as we left! Will definitely do again.
8. New York Thunderbowl
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 37 reviews
