Bicester Shopping Village
The ultimate shopping destination with over 100 fashion and lifestyle boutiques selling designer labels and brands at very competitive prices. Visit website
Sywell Country Park
Sywell, Northampton A mixture of mature woodland, sheep-grazed meadows and the enclosed waters of an Edwardian Reservoir which gives refuge to a wide variety of birds. Visit website
Brixworth Country Park
Brixworth, Northants First opened in 1990 the park has many facilities including a cafe, cycle hire, play area, sensory garden, waymarked trails and a residential centre for groups. The Country Park is now the main gateway to Pitsford Water and the Pitsford Water Trail. The park provides relaxation in a peaceful setting. Visit website
Salcey Forest
Hartwell, Northants.The Royal Forest of Salcey is a magnificent ancient woodland with excellent walking and an amazing range of wildlife. The forest is a remnant of the medieval royal hunting forest. The 'druids' or veteran oaks in Salcey are rare and amazing wildlife habitats, and some of the oaks are believed to be over 500
Althorp House
The resting place of Diana Princess of Wales. Set in 450 acres of picturesque parkland, Althorp houses some fine collections of furniture, ceramics and portraiture. Visit website
Boughton House
Kettering, Northants Known as “The English Versailles” the stunning Northampton home of the Duke of Buccleuch, the house boasts an outstanding collection of fine arts as well as 17th, 18th century French and English furniture, tapestries, porcelain, incomparable armoury and ceremonial coach. The grounds feature historic parkland, plant centre, tearooms and an adventure woodland play
Delapre Abbey
Delapre, Northampton Having undergone a partial restoration, Northampton's newest visitor attraction is now open on selected days to the general public to visit the historic buildings and lovingly cared for gardens. Visit website
Kelmarsh Hall
Kelmarsh, Northants A palladian style hall built in 1732 surrounded by a working estate, grazed parkland and beautiful gardens and feature a walled garden, rose garden, glass house, woodland and lake. Visit website
Cottesbrooke Hall and Gardens
Cottesbrooke, Northants Stunning Queen Anne house dating from 1702. Contains the Woolavington collection of sporting paintings, possibly the best of its kind in Europe and some very fine china and furniture. Thirteen acres of award winning gardens surround the Hall and beyond the gardens the parkland continues with beautiful vistas abound. A tranquil place to
Coton Manor Gardens
Guilsborough, Northants An attractive English country garden featuring a wide variety of interesting plants over several levels, a water garden, wildflower meadow, pine lawns and a bluebell wood. Visit website
