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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.
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The Canal Museum »The Canal Museum is in a restored corn mill beside the Grand Union Canal in the beautiful village of Stoke Bruerne, …
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Aynho Village »
Formerly known as the 'Apricot Village' because Squire Cartwright encouraged his tenants to grow apricot trees, …
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Blisworth Tunnel »
Blisworth Tunnel is one of the longest in Britain. 3076 yards long and broad throughout - so that two narrowboats …
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Fotheringhay »
This small village is steeped with Royal connections. The long vanished castle was the birthplace of Richard III, …
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Kings Sutton Village »
Lies about one mile from the canal, with its church, pub and attractive houses set round the village green. The …
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Stoke Bruerne Locks »
Along the towpath from Blisworth Tunnel stand Stoke Bruerne Locks— seven locks built to accommodate two …
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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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Welford Wharf »
This pretty spot outside the small town of welford is a popular destination for sunbathers and sketchers, as well as …
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