Castle Ashby
Castle Ashby, Northampton Wonderful house and magical gardens designed by the renowned exponent of the picturesque style Capability Brown. In the grounds there are cafes and a craft village. Visit website
Milton Keynes Gallery
Milton Keynes An exciting new art space, just a stone’s throw from the shopping center, presenting 6-8 free exhibitions of contemporary art each year. Visit website
78 Derngate
NorthamptonA stunning art deco home – the only house in England designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh – in the heart of Northampton. Lovingly restored and utterly enchanting. Visit website
Abington Museum
Abington Park, Northampton Situated in the beautiful surroundings of Abington Park, and housed in a charming 15th century building once the home of Shakespeare’s granddaughter. An interesting and varied collection. Free Entry. Visit website
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Northampton A locally focused museum, reflecting Northampton's proud standing as Britain’s boot and shoe capital. The collection includes shoe ephemera, social history, archaeology, costume and textiles, decorative, applied and fine arts. Free Entry. Visit website
Blisworth Tunnel Boats
Gayton Road, Blisworth. 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 at Stoke Bruerne. Visit website
Stoke Bruerne
(nr Blisworth) Towcester. This charming example of a traditional canal village boasts the Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum, two enjoyable canal-side walks, two pubs and a restaurant. Visit website
