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Althorp Estate

Althorp, Northamptonshire
The Althorp Estate covers 14,000 acres of beautiful countryside in Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and Norfolk. Home of the Spencer family and location of the award winning exhibition, Diana: A Celebration. Reflect on the life and work of Diana, Princess of Wales

Battle of Naseby - 14th June 1645

Naseby, Northamptonshire
The battle of Naseby was fought on the morning of the 14th June 1645. In the open fields of that small Northamptonshire village, parliament's New Model Army destroyed King Charles I's main field army. After nearly three years of conflict, this was the decisive battle of the Civil War. Only about 4000 Royalists escaped the field, most of whom were either cavalry or senior officers, some seriously wounded. The main royalist field army had been quite literally destroyed.

Castle Ashby

Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire
Castle Ashby is surrounded by 200 acres of Parkland designed by Capability Brown, is the ancestral home of 7th Marquess of Northampton; set in the heart of a 10,000 acre estate, the extensive gardens at Castle Ashby are a combination of several styles, with a mile long avenue dating back to 1695.

Wicksteed Park

Kettering, Northamptonshire
Britain's first family leisure park created by Charles Wicksteed in 1921 and is still a great place to a family outing today. 147 acres of parkland and lakes, with rides and attractions to suit all ages.

Santa Pod

Podington, Nr Wellingborough
Santa Pod Raceway is the home of European Drag Racing and host to the televised FIA European Drag Racing Championships. It's the fastest and loudest motorsport on earth with sensational race action from Dragsters and Doorslammers to Beetles and Bikes.

Silverstone Circuit

Silverstone, Northamptonshire
Developed on the site of a wartime airfield, the Silverstone Circuit has become one of the most famous motor racing venues in the world and regularly showcases a huge variety of events. Silverstone is the former home of the British Grand Prix.