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Places to go in Northamptonshire

The Nene River. © Kokai - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

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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  1. Image for National Waterways Museum, Stoke Bruerne

    Principal attraction marker image The Canal Museum »

    The Canal Museum is in a restored corn mill beside the Grand Union Canal in the beautiful village of Stoke Bruerne, …

  2. Aynho Wharf. © David Luther Thomas - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Aynho Village »

    Formerly known as the 'Apricot Village' because Squire Cartwright encouraged his tenants to grow apricot trees, …

  3. Image for Blisworth Tunnel

    Blisworth Tunnel »

    Blisworth Tunnel is one of the longest in Britain. 3076 yards long and broad throughout - so that two narrowboats …

  4. Fotheringhay bridge at sunset. © David Bartlett - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Fotheringhay »

    This small village is steeped with Royal connections. The long vanished castle was the birthplace of Richard III, …

  5. St Peter and St Paul Parish Church, King's Sutton, © Julian Dowse - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Kings Sutton Village »

    Lies about one mile from the canal, with its church, pub and attractive houses set round the village green. The …

  6. One of the drops at the Nene Whitewater Centre. © Iain Robinson - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/
  7. Stoke Bruerne locks. © Richard Croft - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Stoke Bruerne Locks »

    Along the towpath from Blisworth Tunnel stand Stoke Bruerne Locks— seven locks built to accommodate two …

  8. Image for Watford Staircase Flight

    Watford Staircase Flight »

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

  9. Image for Welford Wharf

    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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