Northampton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Church of the Holy Sepulchre which includes autumn colours, a cemetery and a church or cathedral
Walk the streets of this charming town and soak up its history, architecture and culture before heading out into the nearby countryside.

Sitting amid Northamptonshire’s abounding natural beauty, Northampton is a vibrant, historic and picturesque town. Visit this cultural hub to discover ancient roads, impressive churches, modern museums and a thriving arts scene. 

Northampton was completely destroyed by a great fire in 1675. When it was rebuilt it was done so in a much more open-plan style than was usually seen in England. The result is an attractive town which centers around the spacious Market Square at its heart. Begin your explorations here and then venture off to discover Northampton’s great appeal.

Go in search of the town’s impressive churches. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a unique architectural gem dating back to 1110 and mirroring the original in Jerusalem. It is one of only a handful of round churches in the country. Visit, too, the Grade I listed All Saints’ Church.

Look for buildings such as Hazelrigg House and Welsh House which survived the great fire. The latter was built in 1595 by Welsh cattle farmers. Discover the ancient craft of boot, shoe and leather manufacturing at the Central Museum and Art Gallery. The once major industry plays an important role in the town’s heritage. You can see items such as David Beckham’s football boots and Queen Victoria’s slippers here.

There are numerous high quality museums to visit, including 78 Derngate, an architectural masterpiece by the late Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Visit the rooms he designed and feel his creativity. Housed in a 15th-century manor house, Abington Park Museum offers beautiful grounds and a fascinating collection of military, natural history and cultural exhibits.

When it comes to culture, Northampton puts on a good show. The Royal Theatre, which dates to 1884, is one of the country’s most prominent companies and is today comprised of a theatre and film house.

Northampton is well served by public transportation and offers plenty of parking too. Fly into one of the nearby airports, which includes Birmingham Airport and East Midlands Airport. There are good links to London and its airports too. 

Where to stay in Northampton

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Kingsthorpe

Though Kingsthorpe may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like County Ground and Market Square.

Kingsthorpe

Hardingstone

Hardingstone might not have many top sights, but Delapre Abbey and Royal & Derngate Theatre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hardingstone
Holiday Inn Northampton, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Northampton, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Bedford Road, Northampton, England
The price is ₹4,865 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹4,865
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service.
8/10 Very Good! (588 reviews)
So-so
"Lovely hotel & stay but hotel policy let it down. Wouldn’t let me change date so I could attend hospital appointment . Not flexible at all ."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Holiday Inn Northampton, an IHG Hotel
Northampton Town Centre Hotel
Northampton Town Centre Hotel
4 out of 5
Silver Street, Northampton, England
The price is ₹5,354 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
₹5,354
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Northampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2024

Northampton Town Centre Hotel
Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton
Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton
4 out of 5
Eagle Drive, Northampton, England
The price is ₹5,929 per night from 19 May to 20 May
₹5,929
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service.
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 9 May 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sky City Apartments
Sky City Apartments
3 out of 5
250 Radford Road, Coventry, England
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an in-room coffee maker.
7.4/10 Good! (81 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and it felt secure. Comms all by text, but responsive. Didn’t meet anyone personally. Be aware you will be asked for a deposit by bank transfer which was not highlighted on Expedia - it worked fine and was transferred back to me within 24 hours. Nothing nearby, aside from ..."

Reviewed on 1 May 2024

Sky City Apartments
2-bed Caravan at Billing Aquadrome Northampton
2-bed Caravan at Billing Aquadrome Northampton
3 out of 5
Northampton, England
Stay at this cabin in Northampton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions St Andrews Hospital Golf Club and Abington Museum are located ...
2-bed Caravan at Billing Aquadrome Northampton
The Gresham Aparthotel
The Gresham Aparthotel
3.5 out of 5
36 Market St, Leicester, England
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (212 reviews)
Best place to stay in Leicester
"Great hotel! Staff and location were perfect! Very busy!"

Reviewed on 16 Apr 2024

The Gresham Aparthotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Northampton

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
42
" "5 - Excellent 22.580645161290324%
4 - Good
74
" "4 - Good 39.784946236559136%
3 - Okay
58
" "3 - Okay 31.182795698924732%
2 - Disappointing
11
" "2 - Disappointing 5.913978494623656%
1 - Terrible
1
" "1 - Terrible 0.5376344086021505%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
13 Feb 2020

It was bigger than we thought The bus staff was a bit unfriendly

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
26 Jan 2020

The town was nice & friendly

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
6 Jan 2020

The hotel is near Northampton but we never visited there so we can't comment.

4/5 - Good

Nik
1 Jan 2020

Good lively town.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
1 Jan 2020

Charging a £50pounds fee no good and the hotel needs work on it an some renewvation \ renovation don’t know seethe point for charge to use bar an restaurant that’s the story. I was sold but as I say hotel wasn’t all that to be surcharging

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
23 Dec 2019

I come here often from London as my family and a lot of my friends live here.

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