Wherever you go in Northamptonshire, it seems you’re stepping into history.
Our towns are crammed with historic buildings, ancient churches and over 50 museums, each with its own unique and inspiring collection of artefacts and stories from days gone by.
The first draft of the Magna Carta originated in Brackley in 1215. Situated in the south west corner of the county, Brackley remains a market town of considerable historical interest
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Daventy is situated near the Warwickshire border and it became a market town in medieval times. It was incorporated under a royal charter in 1606, and a new royal charter was granted in 1674.
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Proud of its industrial heritage, Desborough is a growing market town, located to the north of Kettering.
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Situated in the north of the county, Kettering's history dates back to 956AD. Rich in historical buildings and home to the UK’s first ever leisure park.
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Northampton is a vibrant, eight hundred year old county town, nestling in a curve of the river Nene. Enticing architecture and a variety of shops surround the historic market square, which boasts events all year round.
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Oundle is an ancient Northamptonshire market town, attractively situated on rising ground beside a meander of the River Nene. Well known throughout the county for the excellent quality of its friendly, family shops and small businesses.
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Rothwell is a small, friendly, historic market town. A fascinating mix of listed buildings and monuments can be enjoyed in the conservation area as well as some excellent, award winning specialist shops.
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Ancient, peaceful Thrapston has a long and distinguished past as a busy market town, receiving its Market Charter in 1205 from King John. A picturesque town with links to the USA.
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Towcester is the oldest town in Northamptonshire and has enjoyed a long, varied and interesting history. Many of the buildings are Grade 2 listed and the entire central area is designated a conservation area.
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