West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Northampton

Northampton is a city in West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, home to about 215,963 people. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit — 48 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens and 11 parks. The must-see places are Northampton Castle (3 km), Crowfields Common (6 km) and All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (11 km).

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Northampton at a glance

Location
West Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 215,963
Coordinates
52.2500° N, 0.8833° W
Places within 50 km
116 (116 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Northampton

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Northampton: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Northampton

108 churches within 100 km of Northampton. The closest is Northampton Castle (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Northampton

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Northampton. The closest is Weedon Bec Military Ordnance Depot (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Northampton

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Northampton. The closest is Ramsden Corner (19 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Northampton

28 parks within 100 km of Northampton. The closest is Crowfields Common (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Northampton

26 treks within 100 km of Northampton. The closest is Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Northampton

14 museums within 100 km of Northampton. The closest is The National Museum of Computing (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Northampton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 64 km on the road.

  1. Start in Northampton
  2. 6 km Crowfields Common · park, Central Bedfordshire
  3. 12 km Glamis Meadow and Wood · park, City of Leicester
  4. 7 km All Saints' Church, Earls Barton · church, Bedford
  5. 24 km Tiffield Pocket Park · park, North Northamptonshire
  6. 12 km Northampton Castle · church, Central Bedfordshire
  7. 3 km Back to Northampton

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How to reach Northampton

    All places near Northampton by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Northampton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches48108Northampton Castle (3 km)
    Forts & heritage2969Weedon Bec Military Ordnance Depot (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1529Ramsden Corner (19 km)
    Parks1128Crowfields Common (6 km)
    Treks326Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (35 km)
    Museums314The National Museum of Computing (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints413Borough Hill (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Willen Lake (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs13Banbury Madni Masjid (46 km)
    Temples03Sikh Gurdwara (56 km)
    Waterfalls01Derby Waterfall (58 km)
    Buddhist sites01Amaravati Monastery (71 km)

    Northampton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Northampton?

    Northampton Castle (church, about 3 km), Crowfields Common (park, about 6 km), All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (church, about 11 km), Tiffield Pocket Park (park, about 15 km), Glamis Meadow and Wood (park, about 17 km), Weedon Bec Military Ordnance Depot (heritage site, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Northampton?

    116 places on Spotwander: 48 churches, 29 forts & heritage, 15 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 parks, 3 treks.

    Which is the nearest church to Northampton?

    Northampton Castle, about 3 km by road; All Saints' Church, Earls Barton (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Northampton?

    Weedon Bec Military Ordnance Depot, about 17 km by road; Draughton (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Northampton?

    Ramsden Corner, about 19 km by road; Greens Norton Pocket Park (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Northampton?

    Start in Northampton, visit Crowfields Common, then Glamis Meadow and Wood, then All Saints' Church, Earls Barton, then Tiffield Pocket Park, then Northampton Castle, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Northampton?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Northampton

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Northampton’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.