Welcome to Rushden

Rushden is a town located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated in the east of the county and has a population of approximately 30,000 people. The town has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. In the 19th century, Rushden became a centre for the shoe and boot industry, which continued to thrive until the mid-20th century.

Today, Rushden is a bustling town with a range of amenities and attractions. The town centre has a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, as well as a weekly market. There are also several parks and green spaces in the town, including Hall Park and Spencer Park, which offer opportunities for outdoor recreation. Rushden is also home to several cultural and historical landmarks, such as the Rushden Transport Museum and the John White Footwear Museum.

Despite its relatively small size, Rushden has a strong sense of community and a range of local events and activities. The town hosts an annual carnival, as well as a range of music and arts festivals throughout the year. There are also several sports clubs and facilities in the town, including a leisure centre and a football club. Overall, Rushden is a vibrant and welcoming town with a rich history and a range of attractions for visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.4°C

Wind: 17.7 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
Alfred Street Junior School Rushden Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Kelly O'connor	Alfred Street Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9YS 01933353762 School Website
Newton Road School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Kerry Mills	Newton Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0HH 1933353761 School Website
Denfield Park Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Griffiths	Victoria Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0DA 01933355961 School Website
Whitefriars Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Ms Lucy Burman	Boughton Drive Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9HX 01933359269 School Website
South End Infant School Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mr Elaine Ashcroft	Wymington Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9JU 01933356571 School Website
South End Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mr Gurdip Kaur	Wymington Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9JU 01933314611 School Website
Rushden Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ben Baines	Hayway Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 6AG 1933350391 School Website
Rushden Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Lindsay Edwards	Goulsbra Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0YX 01933201200 School Website
The Ferrers School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Angela Smith	Queensway Higham Ferrers Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 8LF 01933313411 School Website
Higham Ferrers Nursery And Infant School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Linda Ward	Wharf Road Higham Ferrers Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 8BQ 01933312904 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Wellingborough Midland Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 1NA 3.83 Miles

Kettering Station Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7HJ 9.19 Miles

Bedford Ashburnham Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1DS 11.73 Miles

Bedford St Johns Melbourne Street, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9AN 12.23 Miles

Northampton Black Lion Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1SP 13.60 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Alco Taxis Ltd 01933 412222 22 Church Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9YT 0.05 Miles
Blue Corner Cars Ltd 01933 355555 15 High St South, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0QU 0.13 Miles
Gps Taxis 01933 355055 126 High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PD 0.28 Miles
Brian's Taxi Services 01933 418282 126 High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 0PD 0.28 Miles
Ken's Taxis 01933 319113 61 Park Av, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9NP 0.36 Miles
Brians Taxis And Minibuses 01933 411410 8 Peck Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 6BD 0.57 Miles
Airport Specialists 01933 396329 12 Manor Way, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8BX 1.08 Miles
Hamblin Cars 07801 288296 46 Fitzwilliam Leys, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8LY 1.69 Miles
G P S Taxis 01933 651000 17 Joan Pyel Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5YA 2.08 Miles
R And D Taxis 07970 482180 21 William Trigg Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5LD 2.17 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
High Street (Wills) Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:45
College St ( Box 90 Double Box ) Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
College St Double Box Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Masonic Hall Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Queen Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hall Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Newton Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
High Street (Nr. Usa Chicken) Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Wymington Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cromwell Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bedford Road Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
Purvis Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wellingborough Road Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:15
St Margarets Avenue Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Rushden Medical Centre 01933 412666	Rushden Medical Centre Adnitt Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9TR
Parklands Medical Centre 01933 396000	Parklands Surgery Wymington Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9EB
East Northants Extended Access 01933 354200	Harborough Field Surgery 160 Newton Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0GP
Harborough Field Surgery 01933 354200	Harborough Field Surgery 160 Newton Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 0GP
Harborough Field Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	160 Newton Road Rushden NN10 0GP

Local Stores

Rushden - Grangeway
Grangeway
Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 9JE
01933 419275
Store Website
0.71 miles

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SPAR - Croyland Motors
Croyland Motors
Northampton Road
Rushden
NN10 6GA
01933 413415
Store Website
1.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Northlands Veterinary Group
22 Church Street Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9YT 01536 485543 rushden@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 0.05 miles

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Rushden Vets
Rushden Vets 163-165A Wellingborough Road Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 9TA 01933 314199 contact@rushdenvets.co.uk Website 0.45 miles
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Rushden Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2 Crown Way Retail Park Rushden Northamptonshire NN10 6BT 01933 35290 rushden@vets4pets.com Website 1.07 miles
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Higham Ferrers Veterinary Clinic
3 College Street Higham Ferrers Northamptonshire NN10 8DX 01933 770 200 reception@highamvets.com Website 1.28 miles
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Swanspool Veterinary Clinic
1 London Road Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 2BT 01933 222145 vets@swanspoolvets.com Website 3.99 miles
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Northlands Veterinary Group
6 Hill Street Raunds Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN9 6NN 01536 485543 raunds@northlands-vets.co.uk Website 4.61 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Wymington Spinney
Pleasant Walk Along Public Footpaths Through Woodland And Across Arable Land Between Wymington, Rushden And Irchester. There Are A Number Of Clearly Visible Loops. Short, Medium Or Longer. Lovely. Ores Across To Farndish And Podington. Dog Friendly Pub In Wymington.Very Popular With Dog Walkers But Please Pick Up After Your Pet And Take Any Litter To The Nearest Bin! Can Be Very Muddy And Slippery So Waterproofs And Wellies Are A Good Idea! 63 Whitefriars Rushden NN10 9PE 0.80 miles

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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 3.06 miles

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Raunds Mill Lane
Many Different Routes Available 270 A45 Ringstead Wellingborough NN9 6EQ 4.56 miles

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Kinewell Lake Ringstead
Lovely Circular Walk Around Kinewell Lake Just Outside Ringstead Village. Can Be Very Muddy During Wet Weather. Parking At Kinewell Pocket Park, Half Way Around You Can Stop At Woodford Lock Tea Room. Dogs On Lead Between April And June For Breeding Season. 1977 Ringstead Rd Woodford Kettering NN14 4DU 5.49 miles

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Twywell Hill And Dales
A510 Kettering Lancashire NN14 4AW 6.69 miles

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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 7.68 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Patchy rain nearby	Patchy rain nearby	Overcast	Overcast	Moderate rain
Temp	16°C	18.3°C	15°C	14.5°C	17.2°C	21.6°C	24.1°C	25.7°C	21.8°C	18.7°C	19.2°C	17.8°C
Feels Like	16°C	15.7°C	14.2°C	13.5°C	17°C	21.5°C	25.2°C	26.3°C	21.8°C	18.7°C	19.2°C	17.8°C

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Temp	18.2°C	18.8°C	19.2°C	19.4°C	19.8°C	20.9°C	22.7°C	25.1°C	26.1°C	25.3°C	23.7°C	22°C
Feels Like	18.2°C	18.8°C	19.2°C	19.4°C	19.8°C	20.9°C	24.1°C	26.7°C	27.7°C	26.9°C	25.7°C	22°C

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Temp	20.7°C	20.4°C	20.5°C	20.8°C	22.4°C	24°C	25.2°C	25.7°C	25.4°C	24.6°C	23.4°C	22°C
Feels Like	20.7°C	20.4°C	20.5°C	20.8°C	23.3°C	25.6°C	26.9°C	27.5°C	27.2°C	26.4°C	25.4°C	22°C

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