Meoweler
United Kingdom

Northampton / Where shoes have soles

MeowScore 😸83/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

May

Experience the Northampton Music Festival and the blooming gardens.

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january

Visit Northampton's historic sites. #2E4053

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february

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other. #C2185B

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march

Catch a rugby match at Franklin's Gardens stadium. #00703C

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april

Explore the beautiful blooming gardens. #8F9779

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may

Attend the Northampton Music Festival. #FFD700

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june

Take a stroll by the River Nene. #00BFFF

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july

Experience the lively atmosphere of the Northampton Town Festival. #FF8C00

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august

Visit the Northampton Balloon Festival. #FAD8D5

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september

Watch live performances at Royal & Derngate theatre. #6B8E23

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october

Celebrate Halloween with spooky events. #9932CC

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november

Attend the Northampton Christmas lights switch-on ceremony. #FF0000

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december

Shop for Christmas gifts at Northampton's Winter Food & Gift Festival. #8B0000

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Northampton has a mix of affordable and expensive options for shopping and eating, which can be a bit overwhelming. However, there are some good deals to be found if you know where to look.

Visit the local market for cheaper fresh produce and try out some of the street food vendors for affordable eats.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short stay for business or passing through

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Short stay for business or passing through

Northampton is often used as a stopover for travelers heading to other nearby destinations, or for quick business trips.

Tipping

0-10%

Tipping not expected

Tipping

0-10%

Tipping not expected

Most places accept both cash and card payments. Splitting the bill is common, but not mandatory.

internet situation

good Speed

Fast speeds available, but not consistent

great Availability

Good coverage across the city

great Cellular

Decent coverage, some areas may have weak signal

Electric socket type G

Common in UK, Ireland, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore. Unique three rectangular pins design, doesn't accept other types.

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biking possible

Good cycling infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive attitudes

Cat curious about cobblestone alleys? Come to a town full of historic charm and irresistible catnip smells!

Pawfect place for a feline to chase mice or humans to indulge in retail therapy. Meowvelous Northampton!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Abington Park Museum
🎶
The Guildhall
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Althorp House
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78 Derngate
🌳
Northampton Castle

The mainstream

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Abington Park Museum

An exquisite museum with an extensive collection of art and a stunning park that is perfect for a day out. A must-visit for any cultured cat. 🎨

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🎶
The Guildhall

A magnificent Grade II listed building that houses various events, from concerts to conferences. An architectural wonder to behold. 🏛️

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👑
Althorp House

The ancestral home of the Spencer family, where the late Princess Diana lived during her childhood. A spectacular estate with a rich history. 🏰

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🏺
78 Derngate

The only house in England designed by the famous architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. An absolute delight for architecture-loving cats. 🏠

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Northampton Castle

Once a mighty fortress with a tumultuous past now converted to a public park with breathtaking views. 🏰

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Off the beaten path

🌺😴
Coton Manor Garden
🌳☀️
Lamport Hall Gardens
🏰👻
Delapre Abbey
🎨👞
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
🌸🌳
Abington Park

Off the beaten path

🌺😴
Coton Manor Garden

A secret garden brimming with flowers and chirping birds. A cat can dream of catching one and then just flop in the grass for a nap.

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🌳☀️
Lamport Hall Gardens

A meowvolous hidden oasis surrounded by verdant coifs. Climb the old trees, smell the flowers, or just nap in the shade.

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🏰👻
Delapre Abbey

Cat-ch meandering through the beautiful gardens and watching the birds in this old Abbey. There's a spooky dungeon for the adventurous moggies too!

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🎨👞
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery

Cat-stastic art collections and historical artefacts for the cultured feline. Don't miss the cool underground shoe-rooms, but maybe leave your pawmarks outside?

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🌸🌳
Abington Park

Purrfect for a peaceful afternoon stroll with your human. It has some amazing flower gardens and a lake to paw around.

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biking possible

Good cycling infrastructure

walkable -ish

Decent infrastructure and parks

LGBTQ friendly

Progressive attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Discover British shoe heritage

Northampton is the heart of English shoemaking. Visit the Northampton Museum to explore 900 years of shoemaking history.

Enjoy traditional pub culture

Northampton is home to many wonderful pubs, including The Malt Shovel Tavern - the oldest pub in the town. The pub has remained unchanged since the 19th century.

Visit the Market Square

The Market Square is the heart of Northampton and is home to the All Saints Church, Northampton Guildhall, and some of the best shopping and dining in town.

Useful external sites

www.northampton.gov.uk

Northampton Borough Council↗

Official website of the Northampton Borough Council providing information on local events, attractions, and services.

www.discovernorthampton.co.uk

Discover Northampton↗

Tourism website providing information on attractions, accommodations, and events in Northampton.

www.northantstelegraph.co.uk

Northamptonshire Telegraph↗

Local newspaper website providing news, events, and classifieds for Northampton and the surrounding areas.

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