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Northamptonshire Attractions

The innumerable and stunningly beautiful Northamptonshire attractions surely deserve a visit? Whether you are a tourist or a local resident of the region, these amazing attractions will definitely hold you to their charm and appeal.

To begin with, it is the historical attractions of Northamptonshire that are well known for their glory. For instance, the Manor House Museum at Kettering is well steeped into history, as it traces the past of the region. Southwick Hall, which dates back to the 14th century, also illustrates the development of a manor house effectively. In fact, Kettering is pretty chock-full of attractions, having places like the Fermyn Woods Country Park, Geddington Eleanor Cross, West Lodge Rural Centre and the Wicksteed Park.

Another place of interest that surely deserves a visit is the Abington Park Museum, the famous 'museum in the park', which is almost one of its kind. You can even have a glimpse of the most exotic, centuries old footwear at the Northampton Museum & Art Gallery.

History also comes alive at the magnificent Holdenby House and Gardens, the prison for Charles I. Other famous historical attractions of Northamptonshire include Boughton House, Canons Ashby House, Lamport Hall and many more.

Northamptonshire Attractions – The Other Side

Apart from the famous historical attractions, the place also boasts of a series of venues of other interest for its visitors. The Santa Pod Raceway is one of the best-known drag racing tracks outside America, attracting some of the finest drivers and race teams in the European Drag Racing.

Similarly, the visitors can enjoy a series of wonderful exhibitions at the Alfred East Art Gallery, one of the best-known Northamptonshire attractions. Adding on, Corby also offers some of the most beautiful attractions such as the Kirby Hall and the Deene Park. The centrally located Wellingborough also attracts scores of tourists with an impressive array of places of interest it offers. These include the likes of Chichele College, Wollaston Museum, Irchester Country Park and the famous Wellingborough Heritage Centre.

Daventry, another famous tourist destination, also has a number of attractions such as the Canons Ashby, Daventry Country Park and the Windmill Vineyard. On the other hand, the Stoke Bruerne Boat Company and the Stoke Park Pavilions in Towcester also draw a huge number of visitors each year. In fact, the Northamptonshire attractions form one of the most heavily frequented tourists destinations across this part of England.

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