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Things to do in Kettering

There are 88 things to do recorded in and around Kettering, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and museums. Part of Northamptonshire in East Midlands, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 75 are free to visit, 15 are indoor options for a wet day, 73 are outdoors, 18 are geared towards younger children and 1 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Kettering include Wicksteed Park, Harrington Aviation Museum, Wellingborough Museum, Desborough Heritage Centre and Manor House Museum, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Northampton is close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Kettering

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Stanwell Park Entrance and Croyland Park Basketball Court.
    61 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Wicksteed Park Playground and Lowick Pocket Park.
    12 places
  3. 03
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Harrington Aviation Museum and Wellingborough Museum.
    6 places
  4. 04
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Phone Box Gallery and Artworks Creative Space.
    3 places
  5. 05
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Careys Amusements and Jamie’s Quality Butchers.
    3 places
  6. 06
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Kinsley School Pool.
    1 place

Browse categories

Country Parks & Forests61Free Things to Do75Indoor Things to Do15

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Kettering?

This guide maps 88 places to visit in and around Kettering. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Kettering?

Recognisable names near Kettering include Wicksteed Park, Harrington Aviation Museum, Wellingborough Museum and Desborough Heritage Centre. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Kettering?

75 of the places listed for Kettering 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 Kettering on a rainy day?

15 indoor options are recorded near Kettering — 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 Kettering 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.