Rockingahm Castle is well worth a visit, Silverstone racecourse is also nearby.

Wicksteed Park at Kettering (10 miles away) is a lovely place to take children, it is the sort of place they can enjoy very cheaply, there are also many rides and attractions for the grown ups!

Pitsford Reservoir is nearby, is frequented by trout fishermen.

For shopping, Leicester , Peterborough , Oxford and Cambridge are all less than 1 hour away.

For evening meals the Whyte Melville provide cuisine suitable for all tastes, within 3 minutes walking distance.

Althorp is just 10 minutes away

Holdenby House just 15 minutes drive

Lamport Hall 4 miles down the road

Coton Manor Gardens 20 minutes away