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
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Northamptonshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom including Phipps NBC - The Albion Brewery, Irchester Country Park, St Mary's Church, Rushden War Memorial, Wellingborough Museum, East Carlton Country Park, Hunsbury Hill Country Park, Abington Park, Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park, Towcester Mill Brewery.
Restaurants in Northamptonshire
1. Phipps NBC - The Albion Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 101 reviews
Welcome to the Albion Brewery Bar, the most unusual new bar and venue in town. We are open from 12 everyday for fine ales, cider, lager, wines & spirits including Kingswell Gin distilled in the brewery. Our 8 hand pumps of cask ale feature Phipps, Hoggleys and a revolving guest ale. We have added an oak and glass partition between the bar and brewery so customers can view the brewing process as they drink and eat. Each day will bring a cabaret of mashing, sparging, racking and cleaning as Phipps staff go about their business of creating our beers. Almost all the bar's fittings are reclaimed with many coming from old closed Phipps pubs. Over the foyer there are new toilets including Disabled. We have kept the space true to its origins as a working brewhouse so you can drink ale with the smallest carbon footprint in the county but the biggest taste and the longest history. Hot food is available Wednesday to Sunday afternoon. There will be gigs and events as advertised.
Reviewed By 909jacquie - Northampton, United Kingdom
Great stories unfold on this tour. I had been in the Pub as a customer before but did not realise that I had been actually walking on Northampton brewing history. If you like finding out about History and not just of brewing but of Northampton Town this is for you. Alaric one of the Directors did the tour and his passion and his enthusiasm simply shines out - from the beer that saved us in the second world war via Phipps claret colour and looking into a real King's well. I had to dash off after the tour but will return to try Stingo and Ratliffes stout.
2. 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.
3. St Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
4. Rushden War Memorial
5. Wellingborough Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By StillLostAndHungary - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Great place to go, loads of local history. The staff are very knowledgeable and entry is freee! Would definitely recommend
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Abington Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 362 reviews
Reviewed By 882meenas - Northampton, United Kingdom
I love walking round this park, whether fir a romantic walk, a catch up with a friend or dog walk. The birds are a delight and the grounds are lovely.
9. Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By TIMMCNEIGHT - Towcester, United Kingdom
The tranquil seven mile walk around Pitsford Water Nature Reserve is a joy. This protected area for wildlife is immaculately kept with no litter. Dogs, with the exception of assistance dogs, and cyclists are not allowed.
10. Towcester Mill Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
We are a small independent brewery and tap room with a large garden based in the old Towcester Mill which is set in the heart of Towcester in south Northamptonshire.
Reviewed By Q2437LLjillb
John was knowledgable and interesting to listen to. An interactive experience with opportunities to feel, taste and smell the ingredients used in the brewing process followed by 3 different beers to taste and sample with appropriate accompanying food. Only very small downside is that the carpark outside is pay and display for a maximum of two hours.
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