Things to do in Laxton, Northamptonshire

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Laxton, Northamptonshire.

History and Heritage in Laxton

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Laxton.

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Kirby Hall | English Heritage
Kirby Hall | English Heritage
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
Lyddington Bede House | English Heritage
Lyddington Bede House | English Heritage
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
Apethorpe Palace | English Heritage
Apethorpe Palace | English Heritage
Stately Apethorpe Palace, owned by Elizabeth I, then favourite Royal residence for James I and Charles I, has one of the country's most complete Jacobean interiors.
Eleanor Cross, Geddington | English Heritage
Eleanor Cross, Geddington | English Heritage
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.

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The Great Outdoors in Laxton

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Laxton.

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Glapthorn Cow Pastures | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Glapthorn Cow Pastures | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A mix of blackthorn scrub and mature woodland that is a refuge for the rare black hairstreak butterfly
Short Wood and Southwick Wood | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Short Wood and Southwick Wood | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A beautiful ancient woodland which is carpeted with bluebells in the spring
Collyweston Quarries | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Collyweston Quarries | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
An old quarry now transformed into a wildflower haven
Ketton Quarry | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Ketton Quarry | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Ketton Quarry is very much still a working limestone site, but parts of the area have been reclaimed by nature. Grassland, scrub and woodland are starting to creep back in, making the most of the hills and holes formed by extraction. This makes it an excellent site for butterflies, moths, wildflowers and reptiles, so a summer visit is a must!
Great Merrible Wood | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Great Merrible Wood | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Bluebells, badgers and woodland birds: what more could you want from this beautiful woodland? Adjacent to Eye Brook Reservoir, the reserve is bursting with wildflowers, mammals and birds, and is the perfect place to enjoy a wander. Test your birdsong skills in the spring or challenge your fungi ID knowledge in the autumn.
Old Sulehay | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Old Sulehay | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
One of the last remnants of the ancient Rockingham Forest, noted for its amazing woodland flora including carpets of bluebells and wild garlic.
Great Oakley Meadow | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Great Oakley Meadow | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A small but attractive haven for wildlife and local people to visit
Prior's Coppice | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Prior's Coppice | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
A woodland reserve teeming with wildlife and ancient atmosphere, Prior’s Coppice is a relic of the wildwood that once covered all of Leicestershire and Rutland. When you step beneath the trees, you can feel how old this remnant of woodland is. Some of the trees are several hundred years old and centuries of management have led to an ideal habitat for birds, beasts and butterflies (and botanists!).
Southorpe Paddock | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Southorpe Paddock | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A small wildflower meadow.
Bloody Oaks Quarry | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Bloody Oaks Quarry | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Bloody Oaks Quarry is one of the best places in Leicestershire and Rutland to enjoy a spot of wildflower hunting or butterfly watching. Most of this tiny reserve is species-rich limestone grassland, which is rare in the two counties, making it a real gem for Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust.
Barford Wood and Meadows | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Barford Wood and Meadows | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A haven of tranquility and wildlife, once part of the former Rockingham Forest

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Wildlife in Laxton

Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.

Wildlife within 10 miles of Laxton.

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Titchmarsh | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Titchmarsh | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
An enchanting wetland site with a good variety of birds, butterflies and a heronry

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Laxton Shotley Harringworth Blatherwycke Wakerley Welland Deene Gretton Duddington Deenethorpe Northfield King's Cliffe Weldon Collyweston Upper Benefield Southwick Apethorpe Willow Brook Lower Benefield Corby Harper's Brook Rockingham Woodnewton Easton on the Hill Glapthorn Stanion Brigstock Fotheringhay Cottingham Oundle Yarwell Cotterstock Middleton Tansor Nassington Little Oakley East Carlton Stoke Doyle Wansford Wothorpe Ashton Great Oakley Eaglethorpe Warmington Carlton Purlieus Pilton Geddington Polebrook Sudborough Newton

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