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Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Guildhall Road, Northampton,
NN1 1DP. Tel: 01604 838 111. Houses the famous shoe collection
of more than 12,000 items, as well as covering Northampton's
history. It also displays British and Oriental Ceramics and Glass.
Location: In the centre of Northampton.
Abington Park Museum,
Park Avenue South, Northampton, NN1 5LW. Tel: 01604 838 110.
'The Museum in the park' is a Grade 1 listed building, featuring
The history of the Northamptonshire Regiment and the Northamptonshire
Yeomanry, Northampton Life, and an Elegant 19th century fashion
gallery. Location: In the centre of Northampton.
Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BN. Tel: 01604
491112. Sywell Aerodrome, set in the heart of Northamptonshire,
boasts one of the best airfields in the United Kingdom. www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk.
About 5 miles north east of Northampton.
Sywell Aviation Museum,
Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BN. Tel: 07968
061708. The Museum aims to preserve the history of Sywell Aerodrome
and Northamptonshire's rich aviation heritage from the early
days of aviation to the Second World War and beyond. Presently
housed in three Nissen huts. www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk. About
5 miles north east of Northampton.
Northampton & Lamport Railway Preservation Society, Pitsford
& Brampton Station, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northamptonshire,
NN6 8BA. Tel: 01604 820 327. A steam and heritage diesel operated
tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire countryside.
Footplate Passes available. www.nlr.org.uk. About 3 miles north
of Northampton.
Althorp, Northampton,
NN7 4HQ. Tel: 01604 770107. Experience 500 years of history at
Althorp, home of the Spencer Family. Explore the wonderful house,
Enjoy the magnificent park, Be touched by the award winning exhibition,
Diana: A Celebration. www.althorp.com. About 6 miles west of
Northampton.
Towcester Racecourse, London Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire,
NN12 7HS. Tel: 01327 353414. Set in the beautiful parklands of
the Easton Neston Estate, Towcester Racecourse is one of the
most picturesque racing venues in the country. Towcester is a
course with high aspirations for the future. There are a number
of catering outlets to choose from. If you would like to reserve
a table at one of our restaurants please contact our main office
on 01327 353414. www.towcester-racecourse.co.uk. About 8 miles
south of Northampton.
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