MuseumsNorthamptonshire

Step back in history and visit on of Europe's most important Bronze Age sites.Bronze Age and Iron Age roundhouses in reconstructed landscape. Roman Herb Garden ,Museum and Preservation Hall with 3000 year old artefacts and remains on display. Visitor Centre with shop and cafe. Special Events…

An exhibition of work by local children is displayed in the Park's Museum.Open: 17 July ‐ 22 AugustTuesday ‐ Sunday, 1pm ‐ 5pm.…

Housed in a restored cornmill in the picturesque village of Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal, the museum collection vividly portrays the heritage of 200 years of inland waterways. This fascinating and colourful insight into a transport system, fundamental to the industrial revolution in Britain is…

An exhibition of a range of styles of Indian shoes, including Chappel, Jutti and Paduka.Open:Monday ‐ Saturday, 10am ‐ 5pm, Sunday 2pm ‐ 5pm.…

This triangular building was designed and built by Sir Thomas Tresham between 1593 and 1597. The Lodge is a testament to Tresham's Roman Catholicism: the number three, symbolising the Holy Trinity, is apparent everywhere.Triangular Lodge is situated 1 mile W of Rushton, on unclassified road 3miles from Desborough…

Althorp has been home to the Spencer family for nearly 500 years. It became the focus of world attention following the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales in September 1997. Like many great country houses, it has benefited from the discriminating and varied collecting of generations…

Wansford station is the headquarters of the Nene Valley Railway. Situated next to the A1 road at Stibbington the station brings together three forms of transport in one location, with the River Nene being separated from the railway by the Old Great North Road. The Nene Valley…

The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire countryside just 5 miles from Northampton, within easy reach of the motorway network./pp/ppA number of special events take place throughout the year, including three visits from Thomas the Tank Engine,…