Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire (Northants) is a landlocked county in the East Midlands. It shares borders with Warwickshire to the West, Leicestershire to the North, Cambridgeshire to the East, Bedfordshire to the South East, Buckinghamshire to the South, Oxfordshire to the South West, and England's shortest county boundary with Lincolnshire to the North East.

The county town, Northampton is the largest town in the county. Other towns include Kettering, Wellingborough, Daventry, Corby and Rushden.

Watford Gap, literally a gap in the hills, has many southeast to northwest roads, railways, canals and the Roman Road Watling Street passing through it. The River Nene, which flows north-eastwards to The Wash begins in Northamptonshire.

Northamptonshire is known for international motor racing at Silverstone Circuit, Rockingham Motor Speedway and Santa Pod Raceway (in Bedfordshire). It has a strong history in the manufacturing of leather and shoes and is the home of Dr. Martens shoes. The Weetabix factory near Kettering is another landmark.

Hotels in Northamptonshire

• Corby Hotels
• Kettering Hotels
• Northampton Hotels
• Wellingborough Hotels

Things to Do in Northamptonshire

• Interest Groups in Northamptonshire
• Sports Clubs in Northamptonshire
• Festivals and events in Northamptonshire
  

Business in Northamptonshire

• Serviced Offices in Northamptonshire UK
• Northamptonshire Business Groups

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