Location: Northampton
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The 10 Best Outdoor Activities in Northampton, England
Northampton /nɔːrθˈæmptən/ ( listen) is the county town of Northamptonshire in the East Midlands of England. It lies on the River Nene, about 67 miles (108 km) north-west of London and 50 miles (80 km) south-east of Birmingham. One of the largest towns in the UK, Northampton had a population of 212,100 in the 2011 census.
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1. Virgin Balloon Flights - Northampton, Hanging Houghton
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Appreciate the lovely views over neighboring counties Cambridgeshire and Warwickshire on your flight from Hanging Houghton with views over nearby Lamport and Brixworth. Prepare for a journey of unforgettable ballooning memories as you drift serenely over this beautiful area.
2. Adventure Ways
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Adventure Ways are a large outdoor activity provider based in Northampton. We offer a huge range of activities including rock climbing, high ropes, archery, archery tag, hiking and bushcraft. We also specialise in paddling being able to offer expert tuition in kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. For anything from birthday parties to corporate team building we can meet your needs.
3. Icarus Falconry
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5.0 based on 435 reviews
Icarus Falconry provides a superb selection of exciting hands on experiences with birds of prey that are run on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. We offer taster sessions, Half Day Hawk and Owls sessions and Full Day Falconry Experiences as well as outside Demonstrations. Whether you are looking to treat yourself or for a Christmas, Birthday or anniversary gift, let Icarus Falconry give you an unforgettable day.
Reviewed By JoBrooks1971
A fantastic day out enjoying the Hawk and Owl encounter. A beautiful place in a fantastic location and an unforgettable experience with friendly knowledgeable staff Jo and Emily getting to meet lots of beautiful birds of prey and getting to fly 5 different kinds of them. The centre also does lots of well needed conservation work with wild birds of prey too. Would highly recommend and am definitely planning a return visit.
4. Northampton Active
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
Home of Whitewater Rafting, Tubing and Canoeing located along the River Nene in Northampton, our course is designed to enjoy a number of adventurous water sport activities.
5. Brampton Valley Way
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By shanes236 - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
Having just completed the entire 15 miles of this excellent route in stages, I returned to do the whole walk in one effort. I got dropped off in Kingsthorpe and began my walk passing the tracked section as well as the old signal box before continuing towards Boughton. There are several places to park on route including a decent sized car park at Maidwell and a smaller one near the Kelmarsh tunnel where the old station was located. The walk took me 6 hours and I thoroughly enjoyed the first and last sections best, the last section was Oxendon to Little Bowden where the path ends by a busy road. The only thing missing was a drinks/snack wagon and toilet facilities are practically non existent apart from the few nearby pubs along the way.Perhaps not the most attractive route I have completed but still really enjoyable with beautiful countryside to be enjoyed.
6. Rutland Cycling Pitsford Water
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Bike hire available for the whole family to enjoy an adventure at Pitsford Water. Located just off the A508 within Brixworth Country Park, there is plenty to explore and enjoy. You can pedal along the traffic-free 7-mile lap of Pitsford reservoir - a popular option for families - or join the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way, which stretches for 14 miles between Northampton and the pretty town of Market Harborough. Rutland Cycling's hire fleet includes standard mountain bikes, comfortable hybrid bikes, electric bikes, tandems, electric tandems and kids bikes. We also hire child seats, buggies and tag-a-longs. Helmets free of charge. Open 7 days a week.
Reviewed By 313judec - Leicester, United Kingdom
Bikes all ready to go & happy to swap one that was the wrong size. Good information about the route & perfect distance around the reservoir for the novice in our group. Beautiful spot, will come back & hope for more sun & less rain!
7. Collingtree Park Golf Club
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4.0 based on 39 reviews
8. Whilton Mill Karting & Outdoor Activities
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4.0 based on 92 reviews
Welcome to Whilton Mill - Northamptonshire's premier Kart track. But we're not just about Karts - we offer Quad bikes; clay pigeon shooting; meeting rooms for corporate events and much more. If you're planning a stag or hen party, team building activity, corporate fun day, or just want to come along for a fun day out, Whilton Mill is the place to be.
Reviewed By atkins575 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
I recently attended whilton mill for my stag do. With covid canceling my previous booking, it was really easy to rebook a separate date. When we arrived we was all temperature tested due to the virus. The staff was very helpful and professional with the current situation. We did the quad bikes and go karting. The variety of places we went on the quads was perfect with all different types of terrain and surfaces. The go karts were amazing, the track is brilliant and the staff are very fair with you on track and as long as your behaving they just left you race. We also used the facilities upstairs and had food with was very well prices and very nice and the balcony looking over the track is a nice touch. Callum and his team were great with is from start to finish.
9. Northampton County Cricket Ground
10. Franklin's Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By muddyoldengr
Superb Saturday watching great rugby against Glos showcasing the international class in both sides. Good food and drink available in the behind the stand, aside choice of good quality food, and real ales direct from the cask as well; along with good humoured and friendly crowd all contribute in making this rugby club; not just a stadium. A great family afternoon.
