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Wellingborough, this ancient town was granted its market charter in 1201.   As the name suggests, the town was noted for its wells and it is believed that Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria came to Wellingborough to take the waters. 

The Wellingborough Heritage Centre provides a insight into the history of the town.

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Wellingborough Tourist Attractions

 

Wellingborough Museum, Dulley's Baths, 12 Castle Way, NN8 1XB, in a Victorian swimming baths, which later became a shoe factory. Collection of artefacts, maps, pictures showing the history of the town since Roman times. Open: All year 10:00-16:30. Closed Sundays. Free admission. Tel: 01933 276838

 

Earls Barton Museum of Village Life in the grounds of Barker's Shoe factory, The Square, Earls Barton, west on A45, this small museum contains permanent exhibitions of a shoe worker's cottage at the beginning of the 20th century, a lace case and corner shop.  Displays tell the story of Earl Barton's footwear manufacturing, local memorabilia and early photographs. Open: Sat 10:00-16:00 pm.Tel: 01604 811735
All Saints Church is also worth a look here, set high on a hill in the centre of the village, noted for its fine Saxon tower. 

 
Santa Pod International Raceway, Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough.
Santa Pod is the most famous drag racing track outside the USA.   It stages over 35 events for high speed cars and bikes, ranging from the European Drag Racing Championships to 'run what u brung' public race days.  Known as " The Pod', the track offers 'close to the action viewing' for exciting family entertainment.  Tel: 01234 782828 Admission Charge
 
Irchester Country Park, Little Irchester, SE of Wellingborough , B570 off the A509 SE of Wellingborough. This country park has 200 acres of delightful woodlands. The ironstone quarry and the old quarry face with layers of rock and fossils, is a Regionally Important Geological Site.  Nature trails, Visitor Centre, picnic sites, children's play area and a railway museum. Tel: 01933 276866   
 

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The Hind Hotel Sheep Street Wellingborough NN8 1BY MAP
The Hind Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of the thriving town of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. Built in 1600's, the hotel is reputed to have provided accommodation to Oliver Cromwell and his officers.

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The Columbia Hotel 19-31 Northampton Road Wellingborough NN8 3HG MAP
The Columbia Hotel is conveniently situated within 5 minutes walk from the lively town centre of Wellingborough. All of our rooms are en-suite, clean and nicely furnished with tea/coffee making facilities and colour television. We have a

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Around The Wellingborough Area


Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Kettering (6.62 miles) Harrold (7.79 miles) Northampton (9.63 miles) Olney (10.31 miles) Corby (12.89 miles) Bedford (14.97 miles) Market Harborough (15.49 miles) Oundle (15.66 miles) Towcester (17.32 miles) Milton Keynes (18.84 miles) Fotheringhay (18.91 miles)

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Northampton Museum & Art Gallery
Pebble Lane
Wellingborough
NN8 1AS
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