What to do in Northampton

Activities, attractions and tours

Northampton featuring heritage architecture and night scenes
Northampton featuring heritage architecture and night scenes
Church of the Holy Sepulchre showing heritage elements, a church or cathedral and a cemetery
Church of the Holy Sepulchre which includes heritage elements, a church or cathedral and a cemetery
Northampton featuring night scenes, a city and heritage architecture

Northampton Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Northampton has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Northampton is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Northampton to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Northampton Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Northampton.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Northampton attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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What to do in Northampton

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Althorp House

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Althorp House in Althorp. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Althorp House
They shall grow not old,as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them,nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. Remembrance In Northampton town centre......

Northampton Guildhall

You can find out about the history of Northampton with a visit to Northampton Guildhall. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Northampton Guildhall
Coton Manor Gardens featuring a park, wildflowers and a house

Coton Manor Gardens

Soak up the serenity and beauty of this 17th-century manor house and its magnificent formal gardens, bluebell wood and wildflower meadow.

Coton Manor Gardens
All Saints Church showing a sunset, heritage architecture and a city

All Saints Church

Appreciate the serenity and the architecture of this beautiful old church nestled in the heart of Northampton. It even has a wonderful coffee house.

All Saints Church
78 Derngate featuring outdoor art

78 Derngate

The style and décor of this modernist building is the work of one of Scotland’s most renowned architects. Venture inside the building to learn more through museum exhibitions.

78 Derngate

Franklin's Gardens

Catch an event at Franklin's Gardens during your trip to Northampton. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Franklin's Gardens

Sixfields Stadium

Catch an event at Sixfields Stadium during your trip to Northampton. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Sixfields Stadium

University of Northampton

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Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit University of Northampton, during your travels in Far Cotton and Delapre. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

University of Northampton

Royal & Derngate Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Royal & Derngate Theatre during your stay in Northampton. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars.

Royal & Derngate Theatre

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Kingsthorpe Cemetery Kingsthorpe Cemetery Gates / Entrance. Property not in use at this date 30/9/06

Kingsthorpe

When in Kingsthorpe, you can plan a visit to Kingsthorpe Golf Club and County Ground, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kingsthorpe
Hardingstone The Church of Saint Edmund, King and Martyr.

Hardingstone

While Hardingstone isn't home to many top sights, Delapre Abbey and Royal & Derngate Theatre are some notable places to visit nearby.

Hardingstone

 

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Day trip destinations from Northampton

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Daventry

Dungee Corner Meadow is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest south of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire.

Wellingborough

Rugby School with pupils playing rugby. Date: 1906

Rugby

Bletchley Park which includes a fountain, a pond and a house

Milton Keynes

Kilworth House Hotel http://www.kilworthhouse.co.uk/
Photo by Mat Fascione (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

North Kilworth

St. Michael and All Angels church Creaton The church dates from the 12th century, although now only the north doorway remains. The tower is 14th century. It is built above the surrounding land.
Photo by Graham Horn (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Creaton

Private house on way to Castle Ashby church

Castle Ashby

Farmland near West Haddon. Farmland adjacent to the A428 Rugby - Northampton road.
Photo by Stephen McKay (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

West Haddon

Frequently asked questions

Is Northampton worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Northampton is visit Royal & Derngate Theatre. Tick this major attraction off your agenda, then experience more of this area's walking trails and views.
How do I spend a day in Northampton?
Sulgrave Manor and Northampton Museum and Art Gallery are two excellent places to start your getaway adventures. Be sure to explore the dining and shopping options in Northampton while you're in town too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Northampton?
You can't leave without checking out Royal & Derngate Theatre, rated the top tourist attraction in Northampton.
Is three days enough to stay in Northampton?
You can easily tour top sights like Royal & Derngate Theatre, Sulgrave Manor and Northampton Museum and Art Gallery with a three-day trip to Northampton. On average, many travellers book two days here. There's plenty to experience nearby too, so stay a little longer and venture to Leicester.
Is Northampton a walkable city?
Some major attractions in Northampton, such as Royal & Derngate Theatre and Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, are within walking distance. You can also discover several of the city's neighbourhoods on foot. Just 5 kilometres from central Northampton is Upton and Kingsthorpe is 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Northampton with kids?
If you're searching for activities and attractions for all the family, here are some fabulous ideas for what to do in Northampton with kids.
What to do in Northampton for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in Northampton, with activities for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Haddonstone Show Gardens or Abington Museum.
Are there free things to do in Northampton?
One of the easiest ways to learn about free things to do in Northampton is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider views on hip neighbourhoods, parks and other major attractions you can enjoy without reaching into your pocket. Northampton Museum and Art Gallery is one spot that doesn't charge an admission fee.

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