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Things to do in Northamptonshire

Across Northamptonshire there are 311 days out recorded in 2 towns, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and museums. Northampton has the most to choose from, followed by Kettering.

The mix includes 211 free to visit, 28 indoor and 216 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Buckton Fields Amphibian Area, Wicksteed Park, Boost Trampoline Parks, Berserk and Castle Ashby House — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

What’s on offer in Northamptonshire

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Stanwell Park Entrance and Croyland Park Basketball Court.
    173 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Wicksteed Park Playground and Lowick Pocket Park.
    26 places
  3. 03
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Harrington Aviation Museum and Wellingborough Museum.
    13 places
  4. 04
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Outer Garden and Walled Garden.
    8 places
  5. 05
    Driving Ranges
    Practice bays and lessons — including Kingsthorpe Golf Course and Cold Ashby Golf Club.
    7 places
  6. 06
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Phone Box Gallery and Artworks Creative Space.
    6 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Northamptonshire?

This guide maps 311 places to visit across Northamptonshire, spread across 2 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Northamptonshire?

Recognisable names in Northamptonshire include Buckton Fields Amphibian Area, Wicksteed Park, Boost Trampoline Parks and Berserk. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Northamptonshire?

211 of the places listed for Northamptonshire are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Northamptonshire on a rainy day?

28 indoor options are recorded across Northamptonshire — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Northamptonshire kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.