Places to Visit Stunning Country and Town Houses Althorp House - the home of Princess Diana, of the Spencer Family. Open in July and August, which also hosts a number of concerts and events. Located only 4 miles from Murcott Mill www.althorp.com
Holdenby House � A country house that hosts a Food Show and many other events including falconry displays, 3 miles from Murcott Mill www.holdenbyhouse.com
Cottesbrooke Hall - A fine example of Queen Anne architecture. It has beautiful gardens and grounds and hosts a fabulous garden fair annually. It is situated 5 miles from Murcott Mill from www.cottesbrookehall.co.uk
Coton Manor Gardens � garden and nursery. Magnificent private garden, with a cafe. A real Northamptonshire gem. 4 miles from Murcott Mill www.cotonmanor.co.uk
78, Derngate - A Charles Rennie Mackintosh House and Gallery. This is a fine example of Mackintosh�s iconic Modernist Style located in the centre of Northampton www.78derngate.org.uk
Canons Ashby � This is a National Trust property of the 18th Century, exhibiting Jacobean wall paintings and tapestries and has beautiful terraces and topiary gardens. Close to Daventry. www.canonsashby.co.uk
Boughton House � Northamptonshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch an often called �The English Versailles�. Fine arts and beautiful historic landscaped gardens and grounds. www.boughtonhouse.org.uk
More glorious places to visit include Sulgrave Manor, Lyveden New Biel, Lamport Hall, Deen Park, Kirby Hall to name but a few.
Things to Do in Northamptonshire Whilton Mill � Carting circuit. 3 miles from Murcott Mill www.whiltonmill.co.uk
Silverstone Circuit � which hosts many World and British Racing Events, also supercar driving and lessons available. � hour from Murcott Mill www.silverstone.co.uk
Royal and Derngate Theatre � for many wonderful productions of arts and drama, dance and comedy situated in the centre of Northampton www.royalandderngate.co.uk
Kilworth House - A country house hotel that hosts some wonderful outdoor theatrical events during the summer just 25 minutes from Murcott Mill www.kilworthhouse.co.uk
Northampton Museum & Art Gallery � The home of a world famous shoe collection. Northampton is the home of the shoe industry www.northampton.gov.uk/museums
Heart of the Shires - shopping village near Weedon offers a very relaxing rural shopping environment with over 20 exclusive shops and the cafe offers the opportunity to have a light lunch. 4 miles from Murcott Mill www.heartoftheshires.co.uk
Bicester Shopping Village � a very popular outlet shopping with many famous shopping labels available at bargain prices. 40 minutes away www.bicestervillage.co.uk
Wicksteed Park � great leisure park situated in 147 acres of parkland and lakes. www.wicksteedpark.co.uk
There are many other things going on in Northamptonshire. Visit www.letyourselfgrow.com
One of Britain's best kept secrets, a land ripened with fascinating history and vast scenic beauty, Northamptonshire is one of the most stunning of the English counties.
Althorp House - the home of Princess Diana, of the Spencer Family. Open in July and August, which also hosts a number of concerts and events...