Northampton ( nor-THAMP-tən) is a town and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England. It is the county town of Northamptonshire and the administrative centre of the unitary authority of West Northamptonshire. The town is situated on the River Nene, 60 miles (97 km) north-west of London and 50 miles (80 km) south-east of Birmingham. Northampton is one of the largest settlements in England without city status; the population of its overall urban area was recorded as 249,093 in the 2021 census.
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Best time to visit: Jul–Aug, Oct
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Northampton; times are rough estimates by road.
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24 km≈ 30 min
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31 km≈ 35 min
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46 km≈ 55 min
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47 km≈ 55 min
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47 km≈ 55 min
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52 km≈ 1 h
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58 km≈ 1 h 5 min
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59 km≈ 1 h 10 min
From Northampton you can reach Milton Keynes (24 km), Bedford (31 km), Coventry (46 km), Hinckley (47 km) and Leicester (47 km) in about 30 min to 55 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are Jul to Aug, Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 7°C in November.
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Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.