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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Where to stay in Northamptonshire

Chesford Grange

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Stratford Manor

AA - 4 Star

The four star Stratford Manor hotel is situtated just off the M40 in 21 acres of stunning Warwickshire countryside. The hotel is just 5 minutes from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon and all the sights and history that can be found there. The hotel offers fantastic facilities whether travelling on business or for pleasure.

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The Stratford

AA - 4 Star

As hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon go, The Stratford surpasses all expectations. This contemporary four star hotel is just a short stroll to the sights of Stratford-upon-Avon and offers 102 bedrooms, 2 fantastic dining experiences and state-of-the-art conference facilities.

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01789 271000

The Cambridge Belfry

AA - 4 Star

The Cambridge Belfry enjoys a fantastic location close to the A1 and M11 and just 10 miles to the stunning university city of Cambridge. The hotel offers excellent facilities including 120 bedrooms, a health club and 8 conference and meeting rooms. If you are looking for a place to stay, whether it is for business or pleasure, look no further than this fabulous four star Cambridge hotel.

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01954 714600

The Oxford Belfry

AA - 4 Star

The Oxford Belfry is situated just off the M40. Set in 17 acres of beautiful woodland, the hotel has 17 conference rooms and 154 bedrooms.

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01844 279 381