Northampton, Administrative center in West Northamptonshire, England.
The town extends across the rolling landscape of East Midlands, functioning as the primary administrative hub for West Northamptonshire's local government services.
Archaeological findings confirm settlements in the Northampton area dating to the Bronze Age, followed by Roman and Anglo-Saxon occupation through the centuries.
The Royal & Derngate theatre complex presents performances throughout the year, while the Northampton Music Festival brings together regional musical talent.
North Gate bus station and Northampton railway station provide transportation connections to major cities across the United Kingdom.
The National Lift Tower, measuring 127 meters in height, stands as a testing facility for elevator manufacturers in the region.
Location: West Northamptonshire
Inception: 1189
Elevation above the sea: 55 m
Website: https://northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
Shares border with: Rugby
Website: https://northamptontowncouncil.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 52.23333,-0.90000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:50
National Lift Tower
1.6 km
Franklin's Gardens
1.5 km
Northampton War Memorial
517 m
Northampton Castle
536 m
Delapré Abbey
1.2 km
All Saints' Church, Northampton
457 m
Royal & Derngate
541 m
Abington Park
2.9 km
The Holy Sepulchre, Northampton
971 m
Northampton Cathedral
1.6 km
78 Derngate
738 m
Northampton Guildhall
561 m
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
517 m
St Matthew's Church, Northampton
2.6 km
St Peter's Church, Northampton
422 m
Derngate
593 m
The Deco
1 km
Sol Central Northampton
430 m
Little Houghton House
5.3 km
Sessions House
494 m
Mounts Baths
1 km
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Great Billing
6.5 km
Hazelrigg House
413 m
Bradlaugh Fields
4.1 km
County Hall
474 m
St Michael's Church, Upton
3.5 km
Abington Meadows
4 km
Storton's Pits
2 kmReviews
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