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Northamptonshire ( / nɔːrˈθæmptənʃɪər, - ʃər /; [4] [5] abbreviated Northants.) is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It is bordered by Leicestershire, Rutland and Lincolnshire to the north, Cambridgeshire to the east, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire to the south and Warwickshire to the west.
Situated at an elevation of around 130 m (427 ft) above sea level compared to Northampton town centre at 50 to 60 m (164 to 197 ft), it is one of the highest points in the town, and so may not be a perfect representation of Northampton as a whole.
Get away from it all, unwind, relax and experience the traditional qualities of rural England in Northamptonshire, in the heart of the United Kingdom. Take a gentle stroll around charming villages with thatch and stone cottages and welcoming inns.
4 days ago · Northamptonshire, administrative and historic county in the East Midlands of England. The administrative county comprises seven districts: Daventry, East Northamptonshire, South Northamptonshire, and the boroughs of Corby, Kettering, Northampton, and Wellingborough.
Northamptonshire is first mentioned by name in the Historia Eliensis, in connection with events which occurred at the close of the 10th century. At the time of the Domesday survey the chief lay-tenant in Northamptonshire was Robert, earl of Mortain, whose fief escheated to the crown in 1106.
Official visitor website for Northamptonshire, Britain's Best Surprise. Choose from a range of categories to start exploring our beautiful county.
There is always something to do or somewhere to go in Northamptonshire. Explore the county's historic sites, enjoy the open spaces, visit one of the many family attractions, find an activity to entertain the kids, or take part in a host of outdoor activities.
Northamptonshire is home to some of the most beautiful countryside in England. There are miles of walks, beautiful country parks, and substantial areas of ancient woodland just waiting to be explored.
Visit Northamptonshire to see Elizabethan mansions perched in romantic deer parks, sleepy canals, and earls’ residences hidden in English farmland. Northamptonshire knows how to do countryside.
The county boasts stunning countryside, with country parks, world class gardens, the Nene and Welland rivers as well as the Grand Union canal. Here, you can find the most magnificent historic houses in the country, alongside beautiful Anglo Saxon, Norman & Gothic churches.
