Guidebook for Northampton
Food Scene
Oren Pho Vietnamese restaurant
1 Gas StreetVietnamese restaurant http://www.orenphobargrill.com
Sol Y Luna Tapas Bar
128 Kingsley Park TerraceSpanish Tapas. 5 minutes walk. http://www.solylunatapas.co.uk/
Fish & Chip takeaway, 5mins walk.
http://nicksplaice.co.uk/
lunchtime meal deal til 4pm only £3.30 for:
either: fish or PIE, with chips, and either: mushy peas/beans/curry sauce
Nick's Plaice
30 Kingsley Park TerraceFish & Chip takeaway, 5mins walk.
http://nicksplaice.co.uk/
lunchtime meal deal til 4pm only £3.30 for:
either: fish or PIE, with chips, and either: mushy peas/beans/curry sauce
Magee Street Bakery
32b Derby Rdhttp://www.mageestbakery.co.uk
New Sunrise
18 Kingsley Park Terrace5 minutes walk from house +441604 711228
On Tripadvisor
https://delicious-greek-yeeros.business.site/
Tel: 01604 453221
open til 11pm (10pm Sunday)
Delicious Greek Yeeros
70 Kingsley Park TerraceOn Tripadvisor
https://delicious-greek-yeeros.business.site/
Tel: 01604 453221
open til 11pm (10pm Sunday)
fast food take-away or you can sit inside (limited seating).
https://metroperiperi.business.site/
Tel: 01604 721111
open daily: noon 12:00 – 11:45 PM
Metro Peri Peri
68 Kingsley Park Terracefast food take-away or you can sit inside (limited seating).
https://metroperiperi.business.site/
Tel: 01604 721111
open daily: noon 12:00 – 11:45 PM
New Tung Shing
72 Kingsley Park TerraceTAKE-AWAY chinese only.
Tel: 01604 718694
http://newtungshing.co.uk/
(closed Monday)
Drinks & Nightlife
http://www.theoldeengland.com Traditional cider & ales. Quiz night, board games, food served. Brisk 10minute walk
Olde England
199 Kettering Rdhttp://www.theoldeengland.com Traditional cider & ales. Quiz night, board games, food served. Brisk 10minute walk
Bar, music, live bands, newest dvd release on big screen Mondays. http://www.thepicturedrome.com/ food served til 9pm (50% on Wednesdays) http://www.thepicturedrome.com/events/ Originally Northampton’s first purpose-built cinema in 1912, The Picturedrome remains one of the Midland’s most unique venues. Brisk 10min walk
The Picturedrome
222 Kettering RdBar, music, live bands, newest dvd release on big screen Mondays. http://www.thepicturedrome.com/ food served til 9pm (50% on Wednesdays) http://www.thepicturedrome.com/events/ Originally Northampton’s first purpose-built cinema in 1912, The Picturedrome remains one of the Midland’s most unique venues. Brisk 10min walk
Arts & Culture
http://www.northampton.gov.uk/museums The largest collection of footwear & objects charting the history of shoes in the world. The collection is designated as being of national and international significance and consists of 12,000 shoes and 50,000 archival records including documentary footage and fine art.
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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery - currently CLOSED for expansion
4-6 Guildhall Rdhttp://www.northampton.gov.uk/museums The largest collection of footwear & objects charting the history of shoes in the world. The collection is designated as being of national and international significance and consists of 12,000 shoes and 50,000 archival records including documentary footage and fine art.
http://www.78derngate.org.uk/
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh house.
Also has restaurant for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
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78 Derngate
78 Derngatehttp://www.78derngate.org.uk/
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh house.
Also has restaurant for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
Royal & Derngate
19-21 Guildhall Rdhttp://www.royalandderngate.co.uk/
Entertainment & Activities
http://www.errolflynnfilmhouse.com/
World cinema, latest releases, NT/RSC/Met/Bolshoi Live Broadcast. Cosy one screen cinema with big comfy reclining leather seating.
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Northampton Filmhouse
Derngatehttp://www.errolflynnfilmhouse.com/
World cinema, latest releases, NT/RSC/Met/Bolshoi Live Broadcast. Cosy one screen cinema with big comfy reclining leather seating.
Northampton Saints
Weedon Roadhttp://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/
Getting Around
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/NMP.aspx bus UNO 19A from train station stops around corner from my house.
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Northampton Railway Station
Black Lion Hillhttp://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/NMP.aspx bus UNO 19A from train station stops around corner from my house.
Bus Station
South Terracehttp://www.northampton.gov.uk/info/406/your-town/841/northampton-bus-station
Sightseeing
http://www.castleashbygardens.co.uk/
Wander through its gardens, open 365 days of the year, and you are taking a walk through history. Set in the heart of a 10,000-acre estate, the 35 acres of extensive gardens are a combination of several styles including the romantic Italian Gardens, the unique Orangery and impressive Arboretum.
The full Castle Ashby experience also involves a menagerie, children's play area, plant centre, tea room and gift shop.
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Castle Ashby-tuinen
http://www.castleashbygardens.co.uk/
Wander through its gardens, open 365 days of the year, and you are taking a walk through history. Set in the heart of a 10,000-acre estate, the 35 acres of extensive gardens are a combination of several styles including the romantic Italian Gardens, the unique Orangery and impressive Arboretum.
The full Castle Ashby experience also involves a menagerie, children's play area, plant centre, tea room and gift shop.
http://spencerofalthorp.com/
Resting place of Princess Diana who grew up at Althorp. One of the most beautiful stately homes in England.
Althorp was built in 1508, by the Spencers, for the Spencers, and that is how it has remained for over 500 years.
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Althorp Estate
http://spencerofalthorp.com/
Resting place of Princess Diana who grew up at Althorp. One of the most beautiful stately homes in England.
Althorp was built in 1508, by the Spencers, for the Spencers, and that is how it has remained for over 500 years.
Parks & Nature
5minute walk, only 2 streets away from 118 acres of parkland, great for joggers. Has football, rugby, cricket pitches and hosts varioous events throughout the year. The University of Northampton (Avenue Campus) overlooks the park.
http://www.northamptonspaces.info/parks/racecourse.html
De renbaan
Kettering Road5minute walk, only 2 streets away from 118 acres of parkland, great for joggers. Has football, rugby, cricket pitches and hosts varioous events throughout the year. The University of Northampton (Avenue Campus) overlooks the park.
http://www.northamptonspaces.info/parks/racecourse.html