Things to do in Northfield, Northamptonshire
We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Northfield, Northamptonshire.
History and Heritage in Northfield
Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.
History and heritage within 10 miles of Northfield.
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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
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.
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.
Rushton Triangular Lodge | English Heritage
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
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.
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The Great Outdoors in Northfield
Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.
The great outdoors within 10 miles of Northfield.
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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.
Great Oakley Meadow | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A small but attractive haven for wildlife and local people to visit
Barford Wood and Meadows | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A haven of tranquility and wildlife, once part of the former Rockingham Forest
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
Stoke Wood End Quarter | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Quiet wildlife haven, part of a larger woodland noted for its plant life
Short Wood and Southwick Wood | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A beautiful ancient woodland which is carpeted with bluebells in the spring
Tailby Meadow | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Traditional flower rich hay meadow on the banks of the River Ise
Rothwell Gullet | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
An enchanting old ironstone quarry with ferns, fungi, woodland and grassland.
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!).
Wicksteed Park | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A rare water meadow that abounds with wildlife
Launde Woods | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Made up of two of the most ancient woodlands in Leicestershire, stepping into Launde Woods is like stepping back in time. Oak, ash, hazel and field maple dominate Big Wood to the west, whilst Park Wood to the east was once a Forestry Commission plantation. The atmosphere is awe-inspiring, with a feeling of peace and grandeur.
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The Arts in Northfield
Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.
The arts within 10 miles of Northfield.
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Manor House Museum
Alfred East Art Gallery and Manor House Museum
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Wildlife in Northfield
Encounter local wildlife in their natural habitats with guided tours and nature reserves.
Wildlife within 10 miles of Northfield.
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Titchmarsh | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
An enchanting wetland site with a good variety of birds, butterflies and a heronry
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!
Collyweston Quarries | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
An old quarry now transformed into a wildflower haven
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Exploring further afield?
Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.
Northfield
Gretton
Rockingham
Corby
Weldon
Deene
Harringworth
Shotley
Laxton
Cottingham
Deenethorpe
Harper's Brook
Middleton
Stanion
East Carlton
Blatherwycke
Little Oakley
Great Oakley
Carlton Purlieus
Wakerley
Brigstock
Wilbarston
Upper Benefield
Lower Benefield
Pipewell
Welland
Geddington
Newton
Ashley
Stoke Albany
Duddington
Southwick
Brampton Ash
King's Cliffe
Weston by Welland
Weekley
Rushton
Sutton Bassett
Grafton Underwood
Sudborough
Apethorpe
Glapthorn
Warkton
Dingley
Collyweston
Willow Brook
Desborough
Rothwell
Oundle
Woodnewton
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