Northampton Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Northampton which includes heritage architecture and night scenes
Church of the Holy Sepulchre which includes autumn colours, a cemetery and a church or cathedral
Northampton
Northampton which includes night scenes, a city and heritage architecture
78 Derngate which includes outdoor art

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

Hardingstone

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

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Kingsthorpe

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

Kingsthorpe
Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton
Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton
4 out of 5
Eagle Drive, Northampton, England
The price is £64 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
£64
20 Jun - 21 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Northampton. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (159 reviews)
"Excellent night really enjoyed my stay"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

Delta Hotels by Marriott Northampton
ibis Northampton Centre
ibis Northampton Centre
3 out of 5
Sol Central Marefair, Northampton, England
The price is £36 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£36
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Northampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Silverstone trip
"Good location for out trip to silverstone. Nothing fancy but did the job and at a reasonable price. Easy to find and council car park for 2 quid a night right next to it. Glad we picked it as hassle free."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

ibis Northampton Centre
The Quays
The Quays
3 out of 5
Crow Lane, Little Billing, Northampton, England
The price is £59 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
£59
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Northampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
"Room and bathroom were spotlessly clean"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2025

The Quays
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.
Holiday Home Caravan
Holiday Home Caravan
Great Billing
Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions St Andrews Hospital Golf Club and Abington Museum are located nearby.
Holiday Home Caravan
Lakes and Woodlands Overstone Holiday Park
Lakes and Woodlands Overstone Holiday Park
3 out of 5
Northampton, England
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Northampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Sywell Country Park and Overstone Park Golf Club are ...
Overstone visit
"Our stay was everything we expected. Very clean, kitchen well stocked to allow home cooking, games available for a rainy day, a huge tv. Easy access to caravan on a very well presented quiet site with easy access to all venues in Northampton."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Lakes and Woodlands Overstone Holiday Park
The Nook
The Nook
3.5 out of 5
1 Monarch Terrace, Northampton, England
Stay at this holiday home in Northampton. Enjoy free parking and wired Internet (surcharge). Popular attractions Kingsthorpe Golf Club and Grosvenor Casino are ...
The Nook
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 23%
4 - Good
74
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
58
3 - Okay 31%
2 - Disappointing
11
2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
1
1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The town was nice & friendly

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

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

4/5 - Good

Nik

Good lively town.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

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

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