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Northamptonshire (/ nɔːrˈθæmptənʃər, - ʃɪər / nor-THAMP-tən-shər, -sheer; [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.
Sep 5, 2024 · 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.
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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.
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.
Official visitor website for Northamptonshire, Britain's Best Surprise. Choose from a range of categories to start exploring our beautiful county.
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.
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. Miles of cycle path follow the landscape of the Brampton Valley Way.
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