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Things to see in Northampton (United Kingdom): 36 places and when to go
Northampton is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Temples (16), History (8), Nature (5). The best known are Weedon Bec, Northampton Cathedral and All Saints' Church, Northampton. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.3032, -0.913
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (16) · History (8) · Nature (5) · Museums and art (4) · Wildlife (4) · Food and drink (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 91 km as the crow flies
What to see in Northampton
The places in and around Northampton, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Weedon BecHistory14 km
- Northampton CathedralCatholic cathedral6.2 km
- All Saints' Church, NorthamptonGrade I listed church in Northampton, United Kingdom7.4 km
- National Lift TowerLift Testing Tower in Northampton, England, UK7.2 km
- Northampton Museum and Art GalleryMuseum in Northampton, England, UK7.5 km
- The Holy Sepulchre, NorthamptonGrade I listed building in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, UK7.0 km
- Piddington Roman VillaRoman villa in Hackleton, Northamptonshire15 km
- Northampton GuildhallBuilding in Northampton, United Kingdom7.4 km
- 78 DerngateUK historic house museum7.7 km
- All Hallows Church, WellingboroughGrade I listed church in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, UK15 km
- Church of All Saints, LamportChurch in Lamport, Northamptonshire, England, UK7.0 km
- St Catherine's Church, DraughtonChurch in Draughton, Northamptonshire, England, UK9.2 km
- Jurassic WayLong-distance footpath in England5.0 km
- St Andrew's Church, Old, NorthamptonshireGrade I listed church in Old, Northamptonshire, England, UK6.9 km
- St Giles' Church, NorthamptonChurch in Northampton, UK7.4 km
- St Helen's Church, OxendonChurch in Great Oxendon, Northamptonshire, England, UK16 km
- St Mary & All Saints' Church, HolcotChurch in Holcot, Northamptonshire, England, UK5.4 km
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, WellingboroughChurch in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, UK16 km
- St Peter & St Paul's Church, WatfordChurch in Watford, Northamptonshire, England, UK14 km
- Northampton War MemorialFirst World War memorial on Wood Hill in the centre of Northampton, England7.4 km
- Abington MeadowsNature reserve in the United Kingdom8.6 km
- All Saints' Church, PitsfordChurch in Pitsford, Northamptonshire, England, UK1.3 km
- Bugbrooke MeadowsNature reserve in the United Kingdom11 km
- Harborough MuseumMuseum in Leicestershire, United Kingdom20 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Hunsbury Hill, Kingsthorpe Meadow, Storton's Pits
- Temples: St Botolph's Church, Slapton, Welford Congregational Church
- History: St Peter's Church, Northampton
- Museums and art: Sywell Aviation Museum
- Food and drink: Hart Family Brewers, Merrimen Brewing Litd, The Mill, Warner Edwards Distillery
- With kids: Mini Mischiefs
When to go to Northampton
The best time to visit Northampton is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:58
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:29
- JunBest time16:31
- JulBest time16:05
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:27
- DecPossible7:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. In April, 36 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Northampton
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 91 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Pavenham31 places28 km
- Corby25 places29 km
- Manor Road24 places29 km
- Milton Keynes35 places31 km
- Leicester63 places39 km
- Gaydon29 places41 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Northampton?
The best known: Weedon Bec, Northampton Cathedral, All Saints' Church, Northampton, National Lift Tower, Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Northampton?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29.
How do you get to Northampton?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 91 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Northampton as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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