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Things to do in Northampton

There are 223 things to do recorded in and around Northampton, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. 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, 136 are free to visit, 13 are indoor options for a wet day, 143 are outdoors, 19 are geared towards younger children and 2 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

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

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

What’s on offer in Northampton

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Brampton Pocket Park and The Racecourse.
    112 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Beckets Park Play Area and Dragon Mounds Play Area.
    14 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Outer Garden and Walled Garden.
    8 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Museum of Leathercraft and Piddington Roman Villa museum.
    7 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 The Drawing Room and The Rose Gallery.
    3 places

Browse categories

Activities223Days Out with Kids19Free Things to Do136

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Northampton?

This guide maps 223 places to visit in and around Northampton. 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 Northampton?

Recognisable names near Northampton include Buckton Fields Amphibian Area, Boost Trampoline Parks, Berserk and Castle Ashby House. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Northampton?

136 of the places listed for Northampton 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 Northampton on a rainy day?

13 indoor options are recorded near Northampton — 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 Northampton 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.