Welcome to Old

Old Northamptonshire is a county located in the East Midlands region of England. It is known for its rich history and heritage, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. The county was once a major center of the wool trade, and many of its towns and villages still bear the marks of this industry. Old Northamptonshire is also home to a number of historic landmarks, including castles, churches, and stately homes.

One of the most notable landmarks in Old Northamptonshire is the Rockingham Castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The castle was originally built as a fortress to protect the surrounding area from invasion, and it has since been used as a royal residence and a hunting lodge. Today, the castle is open to the public and offers guided tours, as well as a range of events and activities throughout the year.

Another important landmark in Old Northamptonshire is the Althorp Estate, which has been the home of the Spencer family for over 500 years. The estate is famous for its connection to Princess Diana, who was buried on the grounds in 1997. Visitors to the estate can explore the house and gardens, as well as learn about the history of the Spencer family and their role in British society over the centuries.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 4.4°C

Feels Like: -0.2°C

Wind: 15.2 MPH

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Local Schools

School	Details
Walgrave Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Julia Hyde	Kettering Road Walgrave Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 9PH 01604781275 School Website
Mawsley Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Michelle Harris	Scholars Row Mawsley Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 1GZ 01536799182 School Website
Brixworth C Of E Vc Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Neil Tyler	Froxhill Crescent Brixworth Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 9BG 01604883900 School Website
Maidwell Hall Other Independent School Ages:4-13 Head Teacher Mr Anthony Rendall	Maidwell Northampton NN6 9JG 1604686234 School Website
Maidwell Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rosemarie James	Draughton Road Maidwell Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 9JF 01604686240 School Website
Broughton Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Shortt	Cransley Hill Broughton Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 1NB 01536790282 School Website
Pitsford Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Julia Hyde	Moulton Road Pitsford Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 9AU 01604880866 School Website
Loddington C Of E Va Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Dowsett	Main Street Loddington Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 1LA 01536710175 School Website
Pitsford School Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Dr Craig Walker	Moulton Road Pitsford Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 9AX 1604880306 School Website
Moulton Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Gabrielle Somes	Church Hill Moulton Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 7SW 01604643061 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 5.76 Miles

Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 7.71 Miles

Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 8.27 Miles

Market Harborough St Marys Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7DT 9.25 Miles

Long Buckby Station Road, Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, NN6 7QA 10.76 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Delta Taxis 01604 781888 10 Moulton Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 9SH 2.37 Miles
Crown Executive Cars Ltd 01604 670888 49 The Grove, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7UE 4.04 Miles
Northampton Airport 01604 644917 Control Tower, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BT 4.27 Miles
D P Cars 01604 491155 32A Thorpeville, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7TR 4.79 Miles
Phoenix Cars 01933 225533 32A Thorpeville, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 7TR 4.79 Miles
Rothwell And Desborough Private Hire 01536 711987 31 Rose Close, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 6SY 5.34 Miles
Private Hire 01536 481425 10 Gipsy Lane, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN16 8TY 5.49 Miles
A-2-B Cabs 07901 767803 Badgers Rest, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6AL 5.57 Miles
County Cars 01604 405050 1 Blackthorn Council Depot, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8PT 5.79 Miles
Platinum Luxury Cars 01604 644657 2 Glenville, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6LZ 5.80 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Nn6 Harrington Road Old Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Cherry Hill Old Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Springfield Road Walgrave Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Scaldwell Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Silver Street Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Jubilee Drive Walgrave Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Lamport Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Hanging Houghton Northampton Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Nn14 Mawsley Village Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:10:00
Nn6 Main Street Hannington Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Holcot Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Moulton Road Holcot Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Church End Brixworth Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Draughton Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nn6 Stannard Way Brixworth Northampton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Mawsley Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service	School Road Mawsley Kettering NN14 1SN
Mawsley Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	School Road Mawsley Kettering NN14 1SN
Dr Oliver Dk 01536 791300	Mawsley Village Surgery School Road,Mawsley Kettering Northamptonshire NN14 1SN
Brixworth Surgery	Saxon Spires Practice Northampton Road Brixworth Northampton Northamptonshire NN6 9WU
Moulton Community Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Sandy Hill Reedings Moulton Northampton NN3 7AX

Local Stores

Brixworth - Harborough Road
134 Northampton Road
Brixworth
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 9BU
Store Website
2.76 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Kettering
Euro Garages
Rockingham Road
Kettering
NN14 1UD
01536 526024
Store Website
6.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Abington Park Vets
Holcot Centre Moulton College Pitsford Road, Moulton Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 7RR 01604 644171 info@abingtonvets.co.uk Website 4.25 miles
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Vets Now Northampton
C/O Abington Park Vets The Holcot Centre Pitsford Road Moulton Northamptonshire NN3 7RR 01604 635835 northamptonclinic@vets-now.com Website 4.25 miles
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Kettering Vets4pets Ltd
Kettering Vets4pets Limited 8 Vista Park Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 8AS 01536 511 500 kettering@vets4pets.com 5.77 miles

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Northlands Veterinary Hospital
6 Station Road Kettering Northamptonshire NN15 7HH 01536 485543 info@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 5.79 miles

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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Spinney Lodge Veterinary Hospital
491 Kettering Road Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 6QW 01604 648221 reception.spinney@spinneylodgevets.com Website 5.82 miles
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Easipetcare
3 Mariners Way Northfield Avenue Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 8AR 01536 415 775 kettering@easipetcare.com Website 5.89 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Old Train Line Walk Brixworth
I Highly Recommend This Walk! Spratton Rd Northampton Lancashire NN6 9DT 3.44 miles It Is Located Between Spratton And Brixworth. As There Aren’T Really And Other Locations On That Road, It Isn’T Hard To Miss And The Car Park Is Straight Off The Road. The Post Code I Believe Is, Nn6 9Dt

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Kelmarsh Tunnels
Brought Oscar My Dog Here For The First Time Today. (17/8/20) Nice Walk Although The Tunnel Itself Was A Bit Mucky And Slippery Which Is To Be Expected Due To The Weather. Word Of Advice...If You’Re Visiting After A Prolonged Or Heavy Rainfall, Do Wear Suitable Footwear. Also Being A Good Strong Beamed Torch Too. We Enjoyed It And Will Be Back To Explore Further. Kelmarsh Tunnels Lancashire 4.55 miles From Corby To Braybrook Then Follow A6

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Sywell Country Park
This Lovely Walk Is Around A Reservoir And Takes About An Hour And A Half To Complete. It Has The Water One Side Of The Path And On The Other Is Fields Which Are Fenced Off. There Are Gateways Throughout Separating The Walk Into Sections, Which Is Good For Dogs That Don't Like To Come Back!! There's A Café At The Entrance, A Kids Play Area (Dogs Not Allowed In There), And Poo Bins Around The Site So That You Don't Have To Carry The Bags All The Way Around. Parking Is £3 At The Moment. Park View Washbrook Ln Ecton Northampton NN6 0QX 5.88 miles

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Kelmarsh Tunnels
Kelmarsh Tunnel Is Now A Disused Railway In Northamptonshire. It’S A Beautiful Walk To The Tunnels. You Don’T Have To Go Through Them, You Can Go Over Them :). It’S Also A Lovely Walk From Kelmarsh To Market Harborougj. Dogs Can Be Of Lead As Well, Just Watch Out For Cyclists! Oxendon Rd Market Lancashire HARBOROUGH LE16 6.41 miles If You Are Travelling From Desborough It Is Best To Go Through Arthingworth. When Driving Down You Will See A Bridge, Just Before The Bridge You Will See A Car Park On Your Right. That’S Where I Would Recommend Parking As It Is The Start Of The Walk.

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Harlestone Firs
There Are So Many Different Trails To Choose From. Some Are Pathed Others Are Off Path And Through The Woods. It Does Say To Keep Dogs On The Lead, But No One Actually Does. However, There Is A Likely Chance There Will Be Horses And Cyclists On The Route So You Probably Will Have To Put Dogs On The Lead In Those Situations. Heathgate Cottages Harlestone Rd Northampton Lancashire NN5 6UJ 7.46 miles It'S Literally Opposit Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Which Postcode Is The Same As The Walk (Nn5 6Uj)

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Irchester Country Park
Old Ironstone Quarry. Jungle Park Activities For Children. Short And Long Trails Through 83 Hectares Of Woodland. On And Off Lead Walks. 89 Gipsy Ln Irchester Wellingborough NN29 7DJ 8.86 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.3°C	6.5°C	5.4°C	5.8°C	7.9°C	13.5°C	14.5°C	11.6°C	7.4°C	5.2°C
Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	10.2°C	5.5°C	3°C

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

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	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Overcast	Overcast
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