Northamptonshire is located in the heart of rural England. It has been described as 'England's most beautiful, undiscovered county.'

Northamptonshire has an abundance of leafy rural walks, plenty of historic houses and gardens and many beautiful country villages.

Northamptonshire's most famous country house is Althorp House. Althorp House -The Spencer family home, remains the final resting place of Princess Diana.

There are many other country houses to visit too: Stanford Hall, Canons Ashby House and Holdenby House to name but a few.

Northamptonshire plays host to the Northampton Saints Rugby Team, a team much admired both locally and nationally.

Northamptonshire offers many attractions from museums & theatres to motor speedway events held at Rockingham Motor Speedway.

For more information on Northamptonshire please go to:

www.northamptonshire.co.uk
www.enjoynorthamptonshire.com
www.northamptonshire.gov.uk

Northampton

Northampton is a modern town with an ancient past.

A fire in 1675 burnt most of the medieval city and the Georgian town that grew up was itself swamped by the Industrial Revolution's factory developments: Northampton factories were making boots and shoes that shod most of the empire!

Northampton is also one of the greenest towns in England with many beautiful parks.

Due to its ideal location, close to both London and Birmingham, Northampton has now grown into a great place for businesses. Nationwide and Barclaycard being the largest employers.

Northampton has very good entertainment facilities with a large shopping centre and many bars, restaurants, pubs, clubs and cinema complexes – Northampton offers something for everyone!