Northampton Tourist Information & Travel Guide

Northampton is a large market town and the county town of Northamptonshire. E 'in the East Midlands of England, located 108 km north of London on the River Nene. During the 11th century the Normans built walls and a large market grew under the leadership of Norman Count Senlis. Later Northampton has grown rapidly since the Norman times the population of 1,500 inhabitants. The city has experienced rapid growth, when houses were built in housing estates, in the 20th century and by 1961 the population had grown to 100,000. Northampton Development Corporation was established to increase the size of the city, targeting a population of 230,000, which is estimated to occur in 1981. But somehow the actual growth was much slower than they had expected, perhaps due to the emergence of its neighbor, the new city of Milton Keynes. Northampton is famous for rugby, cricket and football. The Northampton Town football club, also called cobblers, because of the long association with the city to make the footwear. Northampton Town to play their new stadium at Sixfields stadium on the outskirts of the city. This stadium is an athletics track and a soccer field that are adjacent to each other. Northampton is now best known for its rugby team is known as Northampton Saints. "Probably his best moment was when he won the European Cup in 2000 at Twickenham Stadium, Munster beat the opponent 9-8. One of the main attractions is the "Cottesbrooke Hall and Gardens" This is a beautiful mansion that was built in 1702 with Arts and Crafts garden, which was added in 1930. The garden is known as the model of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. Althorp pronounces as "All -- Thorp is the Spencer family estate. Princess Diana grew up there and his brother, Earl Spencer, now lives and manages its assets. The house was originally red brick, but then in the 18th century, changes have been made many, when Henry Holland was paid a huge commitment to the task. Kelmarsh Hall is a 18th century house, which is based on a number of beautiful romantic gardens. It is wonderful place for when the garden is open to the public. Kelmarsh Because the large park, which is very attractive, interesting, is used for outdoor events and shows. Northampton is situated near junction 15, 15a, 16 of the M1. On 2 motorways A45 and A43 through the city. the A45 overlooking the east of Birmingham and Coventry Rugby. The A14 runs all the way to the port of Felixstowe. Apart from Northampton has great road links direct rail link to London (Euston) and Birmingham. You can also get the link to trains Liverpool, Manchester, North Wales, Crewe, Glasgow and around the Lake District on the West Coast Main Line. I hope you enjoyed reading this tourism and travel guide to Northampton. please look for the next installment which reveal some interesting data for my city.