Places to go near Braunston

Narrowboat moored at Braunston Marina on the Grand Union Canal

Take a walk around the small village of Fotheringhay and revel in its royal connections – on the banks of the River Nene stand the proud remains of the castle which saw the birth of Richard III and the sad death of Mary Queen of Scots. Nature-lovers should head for Kinewell Lake Nature Reserve which is noted for attracting many varieties of butterfly and dragonfly.

Local attractions

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  1. Hillmorton Paired Locks »

    An interesting set of three 'paired' narrow locks. Originally there was just a flight of three narrow locks here …

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    Watford Staircase Flight »

    This leafy seven-lock flight includes four interesting staircase locks, complete with side pounds. A surprisingly …

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