CAR HIRE NORTHAMPTON

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Northampton is situated in the East Midlands and it is a large market town that is approximately 67 miles from London and 50 miles from Birmingham. The town is located on the River Nene and the town is considered to be the third largest town in the UK. Visit this scenic town with Car Hire Northampton.

The river is home to one of the main attractions in the whitewater canoeing course it has. The town offers visitors the chance to enjoy many attractions and sights while also taking in very good shopping opportunities and relaxing at night in one of the many pubs. Let Car Hire Northampton be your guide to the area.

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Attractions of Northampton

The Express Lift Tower is one attraction of Northampton and it is considered as being important architecturally to the town. Northampton Castle was once one of the most important castles in England where Thomas Beckett was imprisoned. Carlsberg has their UK Brewery in the town and Delapre Abbey is a place of great historical note.

Sights of Northampton

Northampton has many fine sights and the oldest of these is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It dates back to 1100 and was based on the original church in Jerusalem. All Saints Church was destroyed by fire and then rebuilt and the famous poet John Clare liked to sit under the portico. The Guildhall is a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture and you can visit this landmark with Car Hire Northampton.

Sport in Northampton

Northampton Saints are the Rugby Union side that has won the Heineken Cup in 2000. Northampton Town is the town's local football team who play in the League Two. Sports such as Athletics, cricket, kayaking, swimming, golf and stock car racing are all eagerly participated in by people from the town.

Nightlife in Northampton

There are a very large number of pubs in Northampton with the pick of the bunch being The Tunnel. Other pubs include The Toasted Owl, Silk City, Silk Road and the Elevens where you can enjoy live music. For visitors to the town it is very easy to enjoy a pub crawl around the many bars on offer.

Shopping in Northampton

Shopping in Northampton leaves you spoiled for choice with excellent shopping areas and the farmer's market being a great place to go shopping. The Grosvenor Center is he main shopping center and there are 60 shops in the center. Peacock Place is a little smaller but the most exciting place to shop is the local market in Market Square.

Getting to Northampton

To get to Northampton it is possible to fly to either Birmingham, East Midlands or Luton where you can find rail and bus connections to the town. Northampton has a train station next to the castle and it is very easy to connect to any major city in England. There is a National Express bus service in the town center at Greyfrairs or you can rent a Car Hire Northampton vehicle.

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