Local Area
South Northamptonshire has a rich heritage so as well as things to do in Towcester there’s plenty to explore within the local area too…
Alderton Mount, remains of a Norman Castle, scheduled ancient monument
Canons Ashby, Elizabethan manor house (National Trust)
Castle Ashby Gardens, tranquil and extensive gardens designed by Capability Brown
Juniper Hill, hamlet 2 miles south of Brackley, inspiration for Flora Thompson’s ‘Lark Rise’
Piddington Roman Villa Museum, collection of artefacts telling us about life in a Roman Villa
Salcey Forest, oasis of nature and history
featuring Tree Top Walk
Silverstone Race Circuit, home of British motorsport
Stoke Bruerne, picturesque canal village with canal museum
Stowe Gardens, beautiful landscape gardens (National Trust)
Sulgrave Manor, home of George Washington’s ancestors
Find out more about things to discover in South Northamptonshire…