What to do or see from Granary Cottage
Sightseeing
Stunning stately home and grounds - the family home and burial place of Diana, Princess of Wales. Hosts literary and food festivals.
Check website for opening - not all year round.
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Finca Althorp
Stunning stately home and grounds - the family home and burial place of Diana, Princess of Wales. Hosts literary and food festivals.
Check website for opening - not all year round.
Explore 900 years of history. Tours, tea rooms (including afternoon tea), parks to perambulate, a lake for a leisurely stroll. Also a shop and interesting events. Only 5 mins drive from Granary Cottage
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Delapré Abbey
London RoadExplore 900 years of history. Tours, tea rooms (including afternoon tea), parks to perambulate, a lake for a leisurely stroll. Also a shop and interesting events. Only 5 mins drive from Granary Cottage
Opened by Tony Robinson of Time Team, this museum displays finds from the dig.
The Piddington Roman Villa Museum
Chapel EndOpened by Tony Robinson of Time Team, this museum displays finds from the dig.
The only Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed building in England. For all fans of design or history. Also has an excellent tea room and a little shop.
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78 Derngate
78 DerngateThe only Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed building in England. For all fans of design or history. Also has an excellent tea room and a little shop.
A stunning Capability Brown landscape garden on a grand scale. You can easily spend the day here wandering the paths, enjoying the views, popping into the temples. There is a stylish cafe, a shop, a bookshop in a hayloft, a visitors centre. Picnics welcome too
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National Trust - Stowe
A stunning Capability Brown landscape garden on a grand scale. You can easily spend the day here wandering the paths, enjoying the views, popping into the temples. There is a stylish cafe, a shop, a bookshop in a hayloft, a visitors centre. Picnics welcome too
Elizabethan manor house run by National Trust and hosting a variety of events throughout the year. Cafe, shop, grounds. Enjoy getting there too through the country lanes.
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Canons Ashby
Elizabethan manor house run by National Trust and hosting a variety of events throughout the year. Cafe, shop, grounds. Enjoy getting there too through the country lanes.
This small museum punches above its weight with great displays on local history, Roman life etc. A dressing up area and quiz keeps kids entertained and there is a great shop if you're after a souvenir. Boudicca fought the Romans South of Towcester. Find out more here.
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Towcester Museum & Visitor Centre
163-165 Watling StThis small museum punches above its weight with great displays on local history, Roman life etc. A dressing up area and quiz keeps kids entertained and there is a great shop if you're after a souvenir. Boudicca fought the Romans South of Towcester. Find out more here.
25 miles from Granary Cottage but if you're a history buff, well worth the trip. It has been continuously occupied for over 1000 years. Beautiful gardens too and views over 5 counties. Not to be missed if you are interested in British history.
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Castillo de Rockingham
25 miles from Granary Cottage but if you're a history buff, well worth the trip. It has been continuously occupied for over 1000 years. Beautiful gardens too and views over 5 counties. Not to be missed if you are interested in British history.
Various gardens to explore including butterfly, secret,and Italian There is an arboretum, nature trails,a menagerie with meerkats, marmosets and more and and Orangery that was featured in a Men in Black film. Picnics allowed but there is also a tea room.
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Jardines del Castillo Ashby
Various gardens to explore including butterfly, secret,and Italian There is an arboretum, nature trails,a menagerie with meerkats, marmosets and more and and Orangery that was featured in a Men in Black film. Picnics allowed but there is also a tea room.
Drinks & Nightlife
I wish I could select more than one category. This is a great traditional-style, friendly pub with food, music nights, comedy nights, quizzes. There's almost bound to be something on. Great atmosphere, all ages.
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The Lamplighter
66 Overstone RdI wish I could select more than one category. This is a great traditional-style, friendly pub with food, music nights, comedy nights, quizzes. There's almost bound to be something on. Great atmosphere, all ages.
If you like gin, you'll love this place! Perfect for pre's before the theatre or a film at the Errol Flynn
John Franklin's
21 Guildhall RdIf you like gin, you'll love this place! Perfect for pre's before the theatre or a film at the Errol Flynn
The Picturedrome
222 Kettering RdHome to regular Comedy Crate events. Guaranteed to raise a chuckle.
Arts & Culture
A great variety in one museum - from fossils to first World War with everything in between. An interesting building, trails for the kids and it's free. Then visit the aviary and the park cafe. A great afternoon out.
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Abington Park Museum
Park Avenue SouthA great variety in one museum - from fossils to first World War with everything in between. An interesting building, trails for the kids and it's free. Then visit the aviary and the park cafe. A great afternoon out.
Two theatres for the price of one! Offers a great, varied programme of touring shows, music and comedy. Always something of interest.
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Royal & Derngate
19-21 Guildhall RdTwo theatres for the price of one! Offers a great, varied programme of touring shows, music and comedy. Always something of interest.
A fabulous filmhouse with special live screenings, a variety of interesting films, the best seats in town and a good bar. Highly recommended
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Northampton Filmhouse
DerngateA fabulous filmhouse with special live screenings, a variety of interesting films, the best seats in town and a good bar. Highly recommended
Shopping
Don't just head to Milton Keynes, Bicester Shopping Village or Rushden Lakes! Northampton has some suprises up its sleeve.
More than 100 traders over two floors offering everything vintage - furniture, clothes, vinyl and more. Plus a cafe for when the browsing gets too tiring.
Vintage Retreat
Lower Harding StreetMore than 100 traders over two floors offering everything vintage - furniture, clothes, vinyl and more. Plus a cafe for when the browsing gets too tiring.
An amazing farm shop - too much variety to try and describe. Great walks locally too.
Smiths Farm Shop
Brampton LaneAn amazing farm shop - too much variety to try and describe. Great walks locally too.
Northampton used to be the shoe capital of England and Church's can trace their history back to Cromwell's time. So they know a bit about shoes! Now part of the Prada group. Only 5 minutes away from Granary Cottage is the factory and shop. Oxfords and brogues!
Church's Factory Shop
Saint James' RoadNorthampton used to be the shoe capital of England and Church's can trace their history back to Cromwell's time. So they know a bit about shoes! Now part of the Prada group. Only 5 minutes away from Granary Cottage is the factory and shop. Oxfords and brogues!
More shoes I'm afraid. Did I mention that Northampton was the shoe capital of the country?
Edward Green Shoes - Factory Shop
More shoes I'm afraid. Did I mention that Northampton was the shoe capital of the country?
A real record store. Alex the owner is also heavily involved in the local live music scene so pop in to pick up flyers for local events. Or check out his facebook page at Spiral Archive.
Spiral Archive
43 St Michael's RdA real record store. Alex the owner is also heavily involved in the local live music scene so pop in to pick up flyers for local events. Or check out his facebook page at Spiral Archive.
PIcturesque rural shopping village in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. Enjoy coffee and a cake or lunch, stroll through the gardens at Castle Ashby and browse the independant shops.
The Rural Shopping Yard at Castle Ashby
PIcturesque rural shopping village in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside. Enjoy coffee and a cake or lunch, stroll through the gardens at Castle Ashby and browse the independant shops.
Food to buy, food to stop and eat, gifts and garden stuff. An upmarket emporium with all sorts of interesting things to buy.
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Beckworth Emporium
120-140 Glebe RdFood to buy, food to stop and eat, gifts and garden stuff. An upmarket emporium with all sorts of interesting things to buy.
Entertainment & Activities
The nearest cinema to Granary Cottage . Has six screens showing the usual films, covered parking, you can nearly always get a seat. The screens are good sizes and there are VIP seats if you want extra comfort.
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Vue Cinema Northampton
Doddridge StreetThe nearest cinema to Granary Cottage . Has six screens showing the usual films, covered parking, you can nearly always get a seat. The screens are good sizes and there are VIP seats if you want extra comfort.
A great indoor climbing centre only 5 mins away from our cottage.
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The Pinnacle Climbing Centre
Main RoadA great indoor climbing centre only 5 mins away from our cottage.
Boost Trampoline Park Northampton
Fairground WayA great way to work off some energy. Not just trampolines.
One of the few working Art Deco pools in England. Also has Turkish hot rooms, steam room and a gym and fitness studio.
Trilogy Health & Fitness at Mounts Baths
Upper MountsOne of the few working Art Deco pools in England. Also has Turkish hot rooms, steam room and a gym and fitness studio.
Only a couple of miles from Granary Cottage, in fact you can walk there up the Brampton Valley way . A heritage steam and diesel railway that has special events and runs trains every Sunday. The station is also open Saturdays or can be seen from a walk or cycle past. Teddy Bear Specials are great for kids or Cream Tea services for all.
Northampton & Lamport Railway
Pitsford RoadOnly a couple of miles from Granary Cottage, in fact you can walk there up the Brampton Valley way . A heritage steam and diesel railway that has special events and runs trains every Sunday. The station is also open Saturdays or can be seen from a walk or cycle past. Teddy Bear Specials are great for kids or Cream Tea services for all.
Parks & Nature
Pitsford Water and country park is great for walking and cycling. There is also an adventure play area for children, a cafe for coffee and ice creams and events such as pond dipping.
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Pitsford Water
Pitsford Water and country park is great for walking and cycling. There is also an adventure play area for children, a cafe for coffee and ice creams and events such as pond dipping.
Trails of different lengths. Free access. Cafe in garden centre across the road to refuel afterwards.
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Harlestone Firs Forest Walk
44 Harlestone RdTrails of different lengths. Free access. Cafe in garden centre across the road to refuel afterwards.
A great place to walk, cycle (bike hire is available) or birdwatch. There is an adventure play area for the little ones, complete with water play, trails and more. Cafe too to refresh afterwards.
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Stanwick Lakes
A great place to walk, cycle (bike hire is available) or birdwatch. There is an adventure play area for the little ones, complete with water play, trails and more. Cafe too to refresh afterwards.
Food scene
Places to eat (obviously!) and also places to buy local produce. Northampton has a great range of food to suit all tastes and budgets - including Turkish and Vietnamese - but our recommendations are either our personal favourites , the more unusual offerings or the ones that stand out for other reasons also, such as views or walks nearby. Why limit yourself to good food when you can have a great experience too!
You may not realise that Northampton has it's own vineyard! Open on Saturdays when you can buy their red or white wine, or the sparkling if it's a special occasion!
Also has open days with music, food and, of course, wine. Glorious views over the Northamptonshire countryside. Like France but without the chore of crossing the Channel!
New Lodge Vineyard
Northampton RoadYou may not realise that Northampton has it's own vineyard! Open on Saturdays when you can buy their red or white wine, or the sparkling if it's a special occasion!
Also has open days with music, food and, of course, wine. Glorious views over the Northamptonshire countryside. Like France but without the chore of crossing the Channel!
Our local so we may be biased but this is a lovely stone pub in a charming conservation area with home cooked food and a pretty beer garden. Best of all, if you are staying in Granary Cottage, it is only 1 min walk. Make mine a double!
The Wheatsheaf Pub & Dining Room
126 Dallington RdOur local so we may be biased but this is a lovely stone pub in a charming conservation area with home cooked food and a pretty beer garden. Best of all, if you are staying in Granary Cottage, it is only 1 min walk. Make mine a double!
2 AA rosettes and great value fixed price menus. One for foodies but a relaxed atmosphere to go with it. Only a mile from Granary Cottage so a perfect choice for an evening out.
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The Hopping Hare
18 Hopping Hill Gardens2 AA rosettes and great value fixed price menus. One for foodies but a relaxed atmosphere to go with it. Only a mile from Granary Cottage so a perfect choice for an evening out.
In happier times, you can have a gin tour. During Covid you can still visit the shop and buy gin (yes, really!) including small sizes if you want to sample lots of different ones, tumblers, hampers. Perfect gifts for gin lovers.
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Warner's Distillery Ltd
34 High StIn happier times, you can have a gin tour. During Covid you can still visit the shop and buy gin (yes, really!) including small sizes if you want to sample lots of different ones, tumblers, hampers. Perfect gifts for gin lovers.