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.
Santa Pod International Raceway Airfield Road, Podington, Wellingborough NN29 7XA
Santa Pod is the most famous drag racing track outside the USA. Santa Pod International Raceway information
Wellingborough Museum Dulleys Baths, 12 Castle Way, Wellingborough 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. Wellingborough Museum information
Earls Barton Museum of Village Life 26-28 The Square, Earls Barton, Wellingborough
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. Earls Barton Museum of Village Life information
Irchester Country Park Little Irchester, Wellingborough
On B570 off the A509. This country park has 200 acres of delightful woodlands. Jungle Parc high ropes adventure course on site. Irchester Country Park information
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London Road Wellingborough NN8 2DP MAP Premier Inn Wellingborough is in the south of the town, close to the A45 and Denington Industrial Estate. Expect the usual Premier Inn features: an on-site Beefeater restaurant, free parking and very comfortable beds. More Information and Book ... |
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19-31 Northampton Road Wellingborough NN8 3HG MAP This private hotel has all en suite comfortable rooms, welcoming staff and the best full English breakfast around, included in your room rate. The hotel is a 5 minute stroll from the Wellingborough town centre shops and amenities. More Information and Book ... |
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Enstone Court Wellingborough NN8 2DR MAP Just off the A45/A46/A509, less than 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the town centre and just 2 miles (3 km) from Wellingborough railway station, the hotel offers free parking and great-value en suite rooms. More Information and Book ... |
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West Street Stanwick near Wellingborough NN9 6QY MAP This beautiful 3-star boutique hotel in Stanwick, Northamptonshire, is situated in 2 acres of gardens. It has a restaurant, a bar and rooms with en suite facilities. All rooms have tea and coffee making facilities and a seating area. More Information and Book ... |
Towns Near Wellingborough To Visit - straight line distance:
Kettering (6.62 miles) Harrold (7.79 miles) Northampton (9.63 miles) Olney (10.31 miles)
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