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.

What to see - Wellingborough Tourist Attractions

  Activities

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

  Museums

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

  Out & About

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

Where to stay in Wellingborough

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Hotels

The Hind Hotel Sheep Street Wellingborough NN8 1BY MAP
In the town centre, this Grade II listed building has 2 bars and free parking. The rail station is near The Hind Hotel. Built in 1600's, The Hind Hotel now offers en suite bedrooms, with 24-hour room service. There is a charming oak beamed restaurant, a...
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Ibis Wellingborough 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. With good access to the area's main roads, the Ibis We...
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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)