West Northamptonshire benefits from both beautiful outdoor spaces and bustling town centres. If you are looking for family adventures, great food or captivating history, we have it all. Visit us and discover what we have to offer.
'Northamptonshire: the secret social eden.'Annabel Sampson - Tatler Features
Black History Month 2025
The theme for Black History Month 2025 is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”
Exciting things to do
Support local and discover delicious food and drink, family fun activities, Museums and Art Galleries, our fascinating festivals, filming sites and much more
Going outdoors
West Northamptonshire has a wealth of outdoor spaces to experience, take a walk around our stunning country parks and gardens
Events and activities
Explore events in West Northamptonshire for you, your family and friends to enjoy
Proud heritage and history
Learn about West Northamptonshire’s enchanting history, historical sites & houses, plus explore the rich heritage, significant shoe industry and unique landmarks
Filming in Northamptonshire
From sweeping countryside to gritty urban backdrops, West Northamptonshire is home to an array of locations you could choose for your next film project
Northamptonshire Archives Service
Northamptonshire Archives and Heritage Service exists to preserve the county’s unique and irreplaceable heritage, to make this heritage accessible to everyone, and to encourage engagement with heritage in all its forms
Blue plaque holders
We set up the Northampton Blue Plaques project in 2019 to commemorate local philanthropists who made significant material contributions to Northampton’s residents or had enhanced the reputation of the town
Northamptonshire Tourism Strategy
View our Tourism Strategy for West and North Northamptonshire