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Take in racing action at Silverstone

If the roar of racing car engines gets your heart pumping, spend a track day at Silverstone racecourse. Spectate, take a tour or even drive the course itself!

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Enjoy a fun day out at Wicksteed Park

Treat the whole family to a fun-filled day out at Wicksteed Park, an amusement park featuring carousels, coasters and crazy golf - more than enough to keep everybody entertained.

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Reinvigorate at Stanwick Lakes

Walk a nature trail, bird watch, cycle or enjoy a picnic and take in the crisp fresh air at Stanwick Lakes, a countryside park spread over 750 acres with plenty of open space to find your perfect spot to relax.

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Say hello to furry friends at Catanger Llamas

Get up close and personal with wonderful llamas at Catanger Llamas, a Towcester-based reserve offering guided llama treks, educational tours and a llama themed gift shop.

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Take afternoon tea at Castle Ashby Gardens

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the beautifully landscaped surrounds of Castle Ashby Gardens before taking afternoon tea, perfectly accompanied by finger sandwiches and fresh scones.

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Explore nearby Coventry

A short hop across the Northamptonshire/West Midlands border is Coventry, an interesting city featuring well-known transport and music museums as well as plenty of shops and an iconic cathedral, fantastic to explore as part of a day trip.

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Roam the Althorp Estate

Take the little ones to Althorp House, a stately home based in an estate spanning 13,000 acres, perfect for children to burn off their energy on a hot summer day.

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Get your adrenaline rush and visit Xscape

Hop across the Northamptonshire/Buckinghamshire border and visit Xscape Milton Keynes, an awesome family day out boasting indoor snowboarding, skydiving, bowling and more.

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Channel your inner racing driver

Hit the track and race against your entire family at Teamworks Karting in Northampton, offering drivers unlimited laps between 18:30 and 21:00 every Monday night.

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View historic British cars at The British Motor Museum

Take a short trip to Warwickshire and explore the world's largest collection of historic British cars at the British Motor Museum - a hands-on experience loved by children and adults alike.

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A touch of sweetness

We all know kids (and adults) love chocolate, so while you’re in Northamptonshire make sure to visit Cadbury World! Just under an hour’s drive away, you’ll be able to take a tour of the factory, explore planet purple and take home some very tasty treats!

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Head to the water at Nene White Water Centre

If your children love sports and are desperate for adventure, don’t miss out on a trip to Nene White Water Centre - the UK’s first artificial white water course! White water rafting isn’t the only thing you can do here either, kids can go white water tubing, canoeing and kayaking as well.

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Teach them to bake at the Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa Hotel

During the school holidays we offer a collection of craft and hobbies workshops at the Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa Hotel. A favourite with the little ones is our baking workshop and cookie decorating activity. We’re sure they’ll have just as much fun eating their creations as they do making them.

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A day at Towcester Racecourse

Whether your little ones love dogs or horses, they can see both race at Towcester Racecourse. A fun day out for the entire family, the racecourse is just a fifteen minute drive away! Better yet, free admission is granted to all greyhound racing and it won’t cost you a penny to park either.

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Get pampered at the spa

Enter a relaxed frame of mind with a spa day at Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa Hotel. Whether you choose a full body massage or want to laze in the sauna or steam room, it's escapism at its finest.

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Take a canal cruise

Appreciate the Northamptonshire countryside from a different angle on a canal cruise from Stoke Bruerne, passing by pretty villages and green woodland as you take in the crisp fresh air en route.

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Explore Boughton Estate hand-in-hand

Take a romantic stroll through Boughton Estate, featuring pristine lawns, a picturesque lake and a rose garden, all spread across 11,200 acres, perfect to lose yourselves in.

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Do date night indoors

If you're feeling too cosy to leave the comfort of your hotel, enjoy a romantic meal for two in the Lakes Restaurant at Hellidon Lakes Golf and Spa Hotel, serving up exceptional food and wine.

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Sample live entertainment at The Royal & Derngate Theatre

Head to the Royal & Derngate Theatre in Northampton and experience side splitting comedy, uplifting musical performances and serious acting talent.

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Hellidon Lakes Golf & Spa Hotel

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Hellidon Lakes Golf & Spa Hotel offers fantastic four star accommodation set in 220 acres of beautiful countryside. The hotel is close to major motorway networks, Silverstone racing circuit and on the doorstep to the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside. The hotel offers fantastic facilities including a 27 hole golf course and 24 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, an ideal hotel for both business and pleasure.

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