From the top-secret home of the WWII codebreakers to the birthplace of the world's greatest playwrights, there are amazing attractions just a car journey away
It's always amazing to discover new places so if you've exhausted everything on your doorstep in Northamptonshire then you might want to look a little further afield.Northants is the perfect base to the begin your journey with so much to discover within an hour's drive of the county, you will be spoiled for choice.
Each idea also includes the estimated journey time from the centre of Northants, so fuel up, hit the road and enjoy. Take your time exploring the manor house and discover the Sulgrave stories. Younger visitors can also enjoy trails around the Manor.Manor Road, Sulgrave, Banbury OX17 2SD Bletchley Park is now a vibrant heritage attraction and museum with regular exhibitions and activities on offer including codebreaking puzzles and top-secret mission packs.Sherwood Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK3 6EBSee the 42-metre high Rocket Tower home to Blue Streak and Thor Able rockets, as well as the Gagarin Experience, Apollo Lunar Lander and real Moon Rock.
The original St Michael's Cathedral was built sometime between the late 14th century and the early 15th century and It has had many uses over the centuries, originally as a medieval fortress before being transformed into an opulent Elizabethan palace. With more than 300 classic cars on display from the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust and the Jaguar Heritage Trust, you can enjoy free tours and interactive family activities.
The Tudor mansion was built by Queen Elizabeth’s Lord High Treasurer and features magnificent staterooms including Queen Elizabeth I's bedroom. Kids can enjoy a miniature train ride from the palace to the Pleasure Gardens and explore the adventure playground.Journey time: 1 hour 4 minutes9. The Fitzwilliam Museum Voted the East of England's most popular free attraction, you can visit this spectacular building - and see the more than half a million beautiful artworks in its collection - for absolutely nothing.
Come rain or shine enjoy the unique pleasure of discovering hundreds of the world's most beautiful butterflies flying in an exotic environment of tropical blossom with splashing waterfalls and fish-filled pools. There's something on offer for everyone with four stunning glasshouses showing tropical rainforest to arid desert, plus a playground, tearoom and garden gift shop all surrounded by some of the most beautiful gardens in the UK.
As part of your visit, you will also see the only medieval underground tannery in the country, head to the Anderson air-raid shelter where thousands of people sought refuge during WWII and explore the remnants of Drury Hill Victorian slums.Garner's Hill, Nottingham, NG1 1HF
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