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The home of George Washington's ancestors, Sulgrave Manor is a superb example of a modest manor house and garden of the time of Shakespeare. Visitors on non-event days can see the manor on an informative and entertaining guided tour; enjoy the gardens; browse the gift shop and enjoy light refeshments in the buttery. Special educational facilities are available.

Set high on a hill in the centre of Earls Barton, All Saints Church is notable for it's fine Saxon tower - almost unequalled architecturally throughout the UK. The church is noted in many text books on Saxon architecture. There is much fine stained glass within the church.
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Narrow boat hire on the Grand Union Canal. Self-drive day boats and holiday boats. Convenient for the 3Km long Blisworth Tunnel and the Waterway Museum.

English country garden laid out on different levels surrounding 17c Manor stone house (not open). Many herbaceous borders with extensive range of plants, old yew and holly hedges, water garden and pine lawns set in 10acres. Also wildflower meadow and bluebell wood.

A world-renowned heritage complex. Historic aircraft, dramatic land warefare displays featuring some 100 tanks and military vehicles in authentic battlefield scenes and the award winning American Aviation Museum housing an unbeatable collection of historic American combat aircraft including the B-17 and B-24 liberator. For details of air displays check our what's on pages

See Haddonstone's classic garden ornaments in the beautiful setting of the walled manor gardens - including urns, troughs, fountains, statuary, bird baths, sundials and balustrading. The gardens are on different levels with shrub roses, conifers, clematis and climbers.

Set in 3,000 acre Deer Park, Woburn Abbey is the home of the Marquess and Marchioness of Tavistock and their family. It houses one of the most important private art collections in the world, including paintings by Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Reynolds,and Canaletto as well as 18th century French and English furniture, silver, gold and porcelain. Visitors can also enjoy the renowned Antiques Centre, Coffee Shop, Gift Shops, Pottery and beautiful grounds.

The home of drag racing, Santa Pod is known the world over as a major venue for high speed cars and bikes. Holding a selection of events ranging from European Drag Racing Championships to 'bring your own' public race days, the track is always full of the sights, sounds and thrills associated with speed. A great place for an exciting day out!

235 acres of parkland and fishing lakes. Large static holiday homes for rent and sale-new and used. On-site fish and chips, funfair, cafes, jet ski-ing, go-karts touring caravans. Tents for sale.

Northampton home of the Duke of Buccleuch. Outstanding collection of fine arts including works by EL Greco, Murillo, caracci, over 40 Van Dyck paintings,16th c carlets,17th,18th Century French and English furniture, tapestries,porcelain,incomparable armory and ceremonial coach. Historic parkland. Plant centre, tearooms which, together with the Adventure Woodland Playare (open subject to weather conditions. Parents should supervise children at all times) and gift shop are open weekends and daily throughout August

An impressive structure of 82 arches stretching for 3/4 mile across the western side of the village. It was constructed between 1874 and 1879 in blue and red brick to carry the London & Midland Railway. Each arch is 40ft in width.

Built in 1732 in the Palladian Style, Kelmarsh Hall is surrounded by its working estate., grazed parkland and beautiful gardens. Once the home on Nancy Lancaster who decorated the rooms in the manner that has become the English country house look and whos influence is evident in the ongoing renovation of the gardens..

The eagle-like Red Kite was extinct in Britain by the end of the 19th century. Now, thanks to work by the RSPB and English Nature, it is being slowly re-introduced. In Rockingham Forest there are now around 70 birds and 40 breeding pairs. The Red Kite Visitor Centre, has live video feeds from nests in the forest. Guided walks are also arranged.

Stanford Hall is a beautiful William & Mary (1690's) house standing on the banks of Shakespeare's River Avon. The house contains antique furniture, fine pictures (including the Stuart Collection) and an unusual collection of family costumes. In the grounds there is a Nature Trail, Walled Rose Garden and a Pottery and Craft Centre (most Sundays). The stables Block houses a Motorcycle Museum, Tearooms and full size replica of Percy Pilcher's 1898 flying machine.