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Football: MK Dons FC

Based since 2007 at Stadium mk, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Milton Keynes Dons were created on 21 June 2004 as the result of Wimbledon F.C.'s relocation from south-west London to the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes nine months earlier. Visit website

Football: MK Dons FC2021-03-28T16:07:18+00:00

Football: Northampton Town FC

Northampton Town Football Club, nicknamed The "Cobblers" were founded in 1897, when a group of local school teachers got together with a local solicitor to form the Town's first professional football club. They hold the record for the shortest time taken to be promoted from the bottom tier to the top tier and relegated back

Football: Northampton Town FC2021-03-28T17:11:15+00:00

Rugby Union: Northampton Saints

A local clergyman, the Reverend Samuel Wathen Wigg, is credited with starting the Saints in 1880. He was curate of St James Church, hence the nickname: Saints. Bought by local businessman, Keith Barwell, when Rugby Union went professional in 1995, the Saints reached the top of their game in 2000, reaching the Tetley's Cup Final

Rugby Union: Northampton Saints2021-03-28T17:20:19+00:00

Towcester

Towcester is the oldest town in Northamptonshire and has a long, varied and interesting history. In recognition of this, many of the homes and businesses that line the Watling Street are Grade 2 listed and the whole central area is designated a conservation area. It is a town of contrasts where the old mixes

Towcester2021-03-25T12:52:59+00:00

Northampton

A great place to go for shopping, eating and drinking! Northampton has two shopping centres, a large open air market, and hundreds of shops, bars and restaurants all within minutes walking distance of car parks. Head for Abington Street, The Grosvenor Centre and Peacock Place for the usual high street shops; or St. Giles

Northampton2021-03-23T18:54:46+00:00

Milton Keynes Shopping Centre

A mecca for all shopaholics! Everything you could possibly want and more under one roof. Next door there is an open air market on most days. Plenty of cafes and restaurants to choose from. Visit website

Milton Keynes Shopping Centre2021-03-23T15:55:21+00:00

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

Bicester Shopping Village2021-03-23T16:35:54+00:00

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

Sywell Country Park2021-03-28T13:38:06+00:00

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

Brixworth Country Park2021-03-28T13:44:02+00:00

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

Salcey Forest2021-03-28T13:53:22+00:00

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