Great Halls and
Houses of the county
Rural England at its
best. Stately homes and stunning gardens are plenty in
Northamptonshire. Many of these historic houses are still lived in
and their owners can trace more than 600 years of continuous
ownership. Northamptonshire is alive with history and it's there
for your discovery. See the castle at Rockingham and breath the
atmosphere where William the Conqueror once subdued his kingdom.
Discover the home of George Washington's ancestors at Sulgrave and
take in the impressive sight of the 'English Versailles' known as
Boughton House near Kettering. Northamptonshire has a rich and
fascinating heritage.
Did you know ?
Mary Queen of Scots lost her head and Charles 1st lost his throne in Northamptonshire. Of the three surviving Queen Eleanor Crosses in England, two are in Northamptonshire. The largest and best preserved Anglo Saxon church, built around 680AD can be found in Northamptonshire. On a more modern note, born in Rushden, author H.E.Bates, was inspired by his home county to write 'The Darling Buds of May.'
Northants is a large area to travel around; I will be visiting and adding to this section as quickly as permissable so check back now and again for new content.