Northampton is the county town of Northamptonshire in the midlands of England and is a vibrant and lively settlement, home to countless things to see and do. If you and your loved ones prefer to reside in a bustling place filled with culture and history then Northampton is a great choice, and you can always visit the smaller rural villages on the outskirts of town to see a different side to Northamptonshire.
Lying in an idyllic setting on the banks of the River Nene, Northampton is a charming place in which to rent self-catering accommodation with loved ones as you can explore and discover the character of this place at leisure, feeling like a local as you enjoy home comforts in your cottage. There is so much to see here that it can be hard to know where to begin, but taking a visit to the market square is a good start. The market square of Northampton is one of the largest in Britain and is extremely historic as it dates back to an incredible 1235. Here, you can purchase local produce as well as clothes and arts and crafts. If you wish to do some further shopping then just next to the market square is the major shopping district of the town, which is a pedestrianized high street. There are also a further two shopping centres and a retail park for if you really wish to indulge in a spot of retail therapy.
To soak up the great outdoors, you and your loved ones could visit one of the 170 parks in Northampton, including Abington Park – the oldest in the town. You could also visit the Racecourse, which is a lovely open space that was used for horseracing up until 1904.
For entertainment, there is a lot of choice for things to do in Northampton. With a couple of cinemas including chains and independent film houses, the Royal & Derngate Theatre Complex and The Deco – a 900 seat theatre – plus many others, you and your friends can enjoy a dance, music or film performance in the evenings after soaking up the history and charm of Northampton in the day.
Of course, there are lots of pubs and restaurants to sample in Northampton, including along Wellingborough Road which leads to the town centre. There are also snooker clubs, casinos and ten-pin bowling alleys.
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