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Whatever goes to make your ideal short break or long weekend, Northamptonshire fits the bill. Great shopping at our chic boutiques, grand department stores, and quirky independent shops. Inspiring countryside, sleepy villages and stunning vistas.

Whatever kind of accommodation you're looking for, whatever your budget – you’ll feel right at home staying in Northamptonshire.

Whether you are looking for a bar or restaurant, a light lunch or a special meal, Northamptonshire has something to suit all tastes and pockets. Here in the centre of Britain, you’ll find cuisines from around the world, from Vietnamese to Greek, Spanish to Indian. And for something a little bit special, make a reservation at one of our many AA-rosetted restaurants.

Throughout Autumn 2011, Shine linked five of Northamptonshire's finest churches in a historical journey that celebrated the county's unique heritage. Incorporating large-scale illumination events, community workshops and a series of interactive heritage trails, Shine sought out long gone stories alongside more recent recollections, illuminating not only the buildings, but the communities that have kept them alive for centuries.