Northampton

A great choice for shopping, dining and culture

Northampton is home to a great range of shops and hospitality venues to enjoy. In the town centre the Grosvenor Shopping Centre hosts a mix of high street and independent shops, department stores and eateries, while Weston Favell Shopping Centre a few miles outside town, offers further retail opportunities.

A wealth of independent shops and chain stores can be found scattered around the centre along with trendy restaurants, bars and cafes. For entertainment options, explore the range of museums, cinemas, art galleries and entertainment venues, particularly in Northampton’s Cultural Quarter - a true haven for art, music and literature fans.

History at every turn

Situated on the River Nene, Northampton is famous for its history which is in evidence across the town. A 9th Century castle, a 12th Century church and nunnery and a breath-taking cathedral are just some of the town’s fascinating buildings, with the iconic Northampton Lighthouse also towering over the town at an impressive 418 ft.

Other key landmarks include Northampton’s market square, one of the largest and oldest of its kind in Britain. Dating from 1235, the square hosts a rich assortment of markets, events and stalls to suit all tastes.

Schools and sports

Host to Northampton University and with over 60 schools in the town, including award-winning state and independent schools, Northampton is perfect for those looking for high-quality education provision.

Billing Aquadrome, Nene Whitewater Centre and the Benham Sports Arena, many golf clubs, a tennis centre and a skate park are just some of the active leisure options Northampton offers. The town also hosts Premiership rugby team the Northampton Saints, and the iconic British Grand Prix racetrack Silverstone is also just a few miles south of the town.

Excellent transport links

The town’s train station enjoys a key position on the Northampton loop of the West Coast mainline, linking the town to the countrywide network. And for bus travel, Northampton’s North Gate bus station offers a variety of services to Wellingborough, Daventry, Towcester and beyond and is a popular transport choice in the town.

For those who prefer to travel by car, Northampton is well-placed for road links. Served by a number of trunk roads, including the A45, A43 and A14, the town also enjoys a position near some of the key junctions of the M1 (junctions 15, 15a and 16) meaning easy road connections to Coventry, Leicester, Peterborough and beyond.

Finally, for air travel you have a choice of three major airports; Luton Airport 39 miles away, Birmingham Airport 47 miles away and East Midlands Airport 52 miles away.