Transport in Northamptonshire
There are 6 train stations in Northamptonshire, with all 6 stations offering regular services to London.
The county’s biggest train station can be found in its county town – Northampton.
Serving as the main transport hub for Northamptonshire, Northampton Railway Station has 5 platforms and offers regular services from Northampton to Birmingham New Street and London Euston, stopping at Wolverton, Milton Keynes, and Rugby along the way.
Northampton is also home to one of the county’s most prominent bus stations – which can be found at North Gate. From North Gate, you can catch buses to the likes of Duston, Daventry and Brackley.
Shopping in Northamptonshire
As Northamptonshire’s County town, Northampton also serves as the county’s chief retail district, with the main shopping centre in Northampton being Grosvenor.
Outlets on offer at
Grosvenor include the likes of Primark, H&M, River Island, and HMV.
There are also several farmers markets and independent retailers selling artisan goods to be found in other parts of the county, including in towns like Rushden and Towcester.
Things to do in Northamptonshire
With its rural landscape, Northamptonshire is known for its natural beauty and its wide array of nature reserves and parks. These include the Stanwick Lakes in the market town of Wellingborough and the Fermyn Woods Country Park in Kettering.
The county also offers its fair share of family fun too, with the amusement park - -
Wicksteed Park in Kettering - being a particular highlight.
The county’s many family-friendly farms, and their petting zoos, also provide several opportunities for children to engage with adorable farmyard creatures, with the
Mini Meadows Children’s Farm in Northampton being particularly popular.
Some of the Best Places to Live in Northamptonshire
We have a number of new homes spread out across Northamptonshire with each location where we’ve set up a development offering something slightly different.
To help you decide where might be best for you, we’ve profiled a couple of towns below.
Duston
Situated on the outskirts of the city of Northampton, Duston is a suburb ideal for those with families.
The area has several good schools and a tightknit community, but it’s also just 20 minutes’ drive from the city, allowing you to easily access Northampton’s many amenities, including its gyms, restaurants, shopping centres, and entertainment complexes.
The suburb also borders the West Northamptonshire countryside, with its nature reserves and excellent golf courses.
Explore some of the properties we have available in Duston.
Desborough
A laid-back market town situated just minutes away from the slightly busier towns of Market Harborough and Kettering. Desborough is the ideal place to settle down.
Offering an easy commute and a relaxed lifestyle, Desborough is known for its excellently preserved historical architecture and is also home to both the Tailby Meadow and The Plens Nature Reserve.
Explore some of the properties we have available in Desborough.
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