Title: Cranford Travel Guide: Best of Cranford, Kettering Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cranford](https://expedia.co.uk/Cranford-Hotels.d3000367981.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cranford](https://expedia.co.uk/Cranford-Holiday-Rentals.d3000367981.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Cranford Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cranford.d3000367981.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cranford Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cranford.d3000367981.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cranford Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Site of Cranford station, 1987. View SE from A604, towards Thrapston and Huntingdon on the ex-Midland line from Kettering to Huntingdon East. The station was closed 2/4/56 (goods 6/11/61). The line was closed to passengers (to goods only Kimbolton - Huntingdon) from 15/6/59. Goods Kettering - Twywell continued until 24/10/69.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367981/82417514-94eb-4e76-9a6b-dcc812cd4f3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367981/82417514-94eb-4e76-9a6b-dcc812cd4f3b.jpg) by [Ben Brooksbank](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/44502) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Site of Cranford station, 1987. View SE from A604, towards Thrapston and Huntingdon on the ex-Midland line from Kettering to Huntingdon East. The station was closed 2/4/56 (goods 6/11/61). The line was closed to passengers (to goods only Kimbolton - Huntingdon) from 15/6/59. Goods Kettering - Twywell continued until 24/10/69.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367981/82417514-94eb-4e76-9a6b-dcc812cd4f3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367981/82417514-94eb-4e76-9a6b-dcc812cd4f3b.jpg) by [Ben Brooksbank](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/44502) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Cranford St Andrew: dovecote, snowdrops and Dairy Farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367981/09fd0090-064e-4ace-9e9b-715a41af7ac4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367981/09fd0090-064e-4ace-9e9b-715a41af7ac4.jpg) by [John Sutton](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/38492) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Gateway to the Hall at Cranford St Andrew The Hall and Church sit in a parkland setting with footpaths access to the Church and Cranford St John.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367981/bc881fff-fc10-44ef-8014-2b47b5e4a138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367981/bc881fff-fc10-44ef-8014-2b47b5e4a138.jpg) by [Michael Trolove](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/19979) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Parkland at Cranford St Andrew The metal fence surrounds the Reading room, beyond is parkland with a football pitch for the residents of the village.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367981/501dc87b-e584-49fc-8215-240d13bed86a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000367981/501dc87b-e584-49fc-8215-240d13bed86a.jpg) by [Michael Trolove](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/19979) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Cranford Things to do - Top hotels in Cranford - Top Holiday Rentals in Cranford ![Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1773200/1773110/13f4de8d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) Great North Road Bedford England £86 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (998 reviews) Yes Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=1773110&PinnedHotelID=1773110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000367981) ![Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13700/13686/857ed868_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bedford Swan Hotel & Thermal Spa The Embankment Bedford England £113 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bedford. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Very nice Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=13686&PinnedHotelID=13686&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000367981) ![Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/700000/691300/691233/2220e161_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough Peterborough Business Park Peterborough England £61 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (337 reviews) Smooth check in. Front desk staff spot on. Nothing too much trouble. Leisure complex great. Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=691233&PinnedHotelID=691233&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000367981) [See all 1,439 properties in Cranford](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000367981) 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. ![Ascot House ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114340000/114336000/114335934/3c4317b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ascot House Lynch Wood Peterborough England Stay at this aparthotel in Peterborough. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nene Valley Railway - Overton Station and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews) We've stayed in these apartments most weekends for the last month. They have everything we need they are clean & quiet. Close to the hospital. Washer dryer & dishwasher make it easy All the staff were really friendly a the late check out fee is reasonable. Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Peterborough-Hotels-Ascot-House.h114335934.Hotel-Information) ![The Mill Sharnbrook](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114370000/114367100/114367053/45c3c208_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Mill Sharnbrook Mill Rd Bedford England Stay at this aparthotel in Bedford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Sharnbrook Theatre and Bedford Autodrome are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (14 reviews) Warm reception. Very clean room and bathroom sparkling ✨️ clean. Big bed with nice comfy pillows. Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedford-Hotels-The-Mill-Sharnbrook.h114367053.Hotel-Information) ![Whitehouse Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4640000/4638300/4638253/65e072aa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whitehouse Guest House Paxton Hill St Neots England Stay at this apartment in St Neots. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and a pool table. Popular attractions Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and Cineworld St Neots ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (112 reviews) Another excellent stay, the apartment is clean, tidy and has everything you need. Reviewed on 11 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Neots-Hotels-Whitehouse-Guest-House-Whitehouse-Holiday-Lettings.h4638253.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cranford](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000367981&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Unique-Pursuits-Paintball-Kettering.d553248621532492942.Attraction) #### Wicksteed Park 4/5(4 reviews) Bring your family to Wicksteed Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Kettering. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Wicksteed-Park-Kettering.d553248621532492947.Attraction) #### Boughton House 5/5(1 review) You can learn about the history of Weekley with a stop at Boughton House. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Boughton-House-Kettering.d553248621555971402.Attraction) #### Fermyn Woods Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Fermyn Woods Country Park, a lovely green space in Brigstock. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fermyn-Woods-Country-Park-Kettering.d553248634328507053.Attraction) #### Kettering Conference Centre 4.5/5(3 reviews) Catch an event at Kettering Conference Centre during your trip to Kettering. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kettering-Conference-Centre-Kettering.d553248622006898192.Attraction) #### Kettering Golf Club 4/5(1 review) Enjoy a round of golf in Broughton at Kettering Golf Club. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kettering-Golf-Club-Kettering.d553248622006898198.Attraction) ## Cities near Cranford ![rides and giant wheel in Wicksteed park n England. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4668/6b193dfd-23b1-44bb-8f53-6f4d9942b15e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kettering ![Dungee Corner Meadow is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5465/0846691e-bba0-47e7-b0d0-e4f709ff7279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Wellingborough ![Country churchyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5465/4c936631-a9c0-4575-99a6-2abf06787973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Finedon ![Manor Farm from the south Looking over a field of young wheat, from the footpath which now runs along the edge of the field, very close to the A6116 (behind camera). It used to run through the middle of the field.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000012176/80864000-d593-4b84-9250-e26aa9f4574e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Tim Heaton](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/3240) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Brigstock - Cities near Cranford - Places of interest [Kettering](https://expedia.co.uk/Kettering.dx4668)[Wellingborough](https://expedia.co.uk/Wellingborough.dx5465)[Finedon](https://expedia.co.uk/Finedon.dx6053612)[Brigstock](https://expedia.co.uk/Brigstock.dx3000012176) - [Rutland Water Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rutland-Water-Nature-Reserve-Oakham.d6058703.Attraction) - [Burghley House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Burghley-House-Stamford.d6087839.Attraction) - [Franklin's Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Franklins-Gardens-Northampton.d6087795.Attraction) - [University of Northampton ](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Northampton-Northampton.d6087793.Attraction) - [Royal & Derngate Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Derngate-Theatre-Northampton.d553248621532492885.Attraction) - [Sixfields Stadium ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sixfields-Stadium-Northampton.d6087797.Attraction) - [Santa Pod Raceway ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Pod-Raceway-Bedford.d553248634855452260.Attraction) - [Bedford Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedford-Park-Bedford.d6246440.Attraction) - [Ferry Meadows Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ferry-Meadows-Country-Park-Peterborough.d553248621532493006.Attraction) - [Fotheringhay Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fotheringhay-Castle-Peterborough.d6087805.Attraction) - [Althorp House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Althorp-House-Northampton.d6087803.Attraction) - [The Cresset ](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Cresset-Peterborough.d651735630244798464.Attraction) - [Elton Hall & Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Elton-Hall-Gardens-Peterborough.d553248621532492994.Attraction) - [Bedford Autodrome ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedford-Autodrome-Bedford.d6246429.Attraction) - [Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Pitsford-Reservoir-Pitsford-Water-Park-Northampton.d553248621561942504.Attraction) - [Northampton Guildhall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Northampton-Guildhall-Northampton.d6087791.Attraction) - [Rockingham Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rockingham-Castle-Market-Harborough.d553248621561942528.Attraction) - [Wyboston Lakes Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wyboston-Lakes-Golf-Course-Bedford.d6317435.Attraction) - [Wicksteed Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Wicksteed-Park-Kettering.d553248621532492947.Attraction) - [Boughton House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Boughton-House-Kettering.d553248621555971402.Attraction) - [Normanton Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/Normanton-Church-Oakham.d553248621533024876.Attraction) - [Coton Manor Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Coton-Manor-Gardens-Northampton.d553248621532492889.Attraction) - [Overstone Park Golf Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Overstone-Park-Golf-Club-Northampton.d553248621563222774.Attraction) - [Thorpe Wood Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thorpe-Wood-Golf-Course-Peterborough.d553248635974883018.Attraction) - [Stamford Meadows ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stamford-Meadows-Stamford.d6087837.Attraction) - [Barnsdale Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Barnsdale-Gardens-Oakham.d553248621532492989.Attraction) - [East of England Showground ](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Of-England-Showground-Peterborough.d553248634855573187.Attraction) - [Market Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Market-Square-Northampton.d6087787.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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