Things to do in Northamptonshire, England: The Best Outdoor Activities

Appreciate the lovely views over neighboring counties Cambridgeshire and Warwickshire on your flight from Hanging Houghton with views over nearby Lamport and Brixworth. Prepare for a journey of unforgettable ballooning memories as you drift serenely over this beautiful area.

As the world’s first professional Rally Driving School, Bill Gwynne Rallyschool International has given great dirt-kicking Rally driving experiences to tens of thousands of drivers for 35 years. We’ve got decades of experience in helping drivers meet the challenge of controlling a rally car on a loose surface rally stage - we make you sweat, we make you shake and we make you smile - a lot!

Based at the new leisure & retail destination, Rushden Lakes, we offer Canoe Hire, Comfy Camping, and Short Breaks on the River Nene in rural Northamptonshire. Centrally located between London & Birmingham, you can hire canoes and paddle down river for half a day to five days, toward Peterborough and into Cambridgeshire. We include a pick-up service at the end of many trips so you can choose to paddle only downstream. To complete your canoeing adventure, why not consider a Canoe2 Short Break canoeing holiday. These breaks are packaged up to include Comfy Camping, in bell tents, a yurt, or a tipi, or you could choose from our selection of excellent country hotels and B&Bs. Canoe2 Gift Experience Vouchers are also available. What could be better than presenting your loved one, friend, or work colleagues with an experience they'll remember and cherish for years to come? Or simply enjoy 30 or 60 minutes on our lovely lake, in your choice of canoes, kayaks, katakanus or swan pedalos.

Icarus Falconry provides a superb selection of exciting hands on experiences with birds of prey that are run on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. We offer taster sessions, Half Day Hawk and Owls sessions and Full Day Falconry Experiences as well as outside Demonstrations. Whether you are looking to treat yourself or for a Christmas, Birthday or anniversary gift, let Icarus Falconry give you an unforgettable day.

Adventure Ways are a large outdoor activity provider based in Northampton. We offer a huge range of activities including rock climbing, high ropes, archery, archery tag, hiking and bushcraft. We also specialise in paddling being able to offer expert tuition in kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. For anything from birthday parties to corporate team building we can meet your needs.

A small family operated company operating a fleet of five Narrowboats providing canal boat holidays on the Grand Union Canal.

Ultimate Warbird Flights are the longest standing provider of Spitfire flights, having been in continued operation since 1985. We are also the only UK operator of a two-seat, dual-control, P-51 Mustang and the worlds only operator of a two-seat, dual-control, ME109 (Hispano Buchon).

Looking for a day out Union Canal Carriers Day Boat Ouzel II is available to hire a great way to celebrate with family or just relaxing with friends. Fancy a bit longer on-board look at our holiday narrow-boats available for short breaks or longer. Based in rural Northamptonshire with a choice of routes to be taken. Should you be looking for a relaxing trip with a few locks and scenic countryside or one with tunnels,locks and adventure the choice is yours.

Spyder Motorcycles offer a wide range of motorbikes to rent from Ducati, BMW, Triumph, KTM, Yamaha, Aprilia and MV Agusta. Airport pick up service and helmet, luggage, clothing and GPS available to hire. Full insurance and breakdown cover included. We also offer hire and tours at IOM TT and tailored self-guide and fly-ride tours throughout Europe including IOM TT, Scotland, Swiss Alps, Italy, France, Spain and more.