Silverstone Racing - www.silverstone.co.uk
Silverstone is the home of British Motor Racing and venue for the annual British Grand Prix. As well as Formula One, Silverstone also has many other attractions, like the Touring Car Series, Rallysprint, Motorcycle sports and also a comprehensive rally/racing driving school. Silverstone is 12 miles/20 kilometres south-west of Northampton and motor sport enthusiasts frequently use The Langham Hotel as their base.

Balloon Festival - www.northamptonballoonfestival.com
The Northampton Balloon Festival has been established as one of the main hot air events in Europe. It it not just a chance to see numerous balloons of different shapes, sizes and colour, from one seater balloons to the immense specialised character ones. There is also a huge array of local and traditional stalls/goods to in the market along with numerous entertainments including live bands and a fun fair. With the Langham Hotel being next to the Festival it is an ideal base for participants and spectators.

Lamport Hall - www.lamporthall.co.uk
Lamport Hall is ideally situated in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside, only a short drive from the motorway network and A14. Lamport Hall was the home of the Isham family from 1560 to 1976 and is one of the finest examples of Grade I Listed Houses

Althorp House - www.althorp.com
The House Althorp has been home to the Spencer family for nearly 500 years. It became the focus of world attention following the tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales in September 1997. . The House is set in 450 acres of idyllic park, much of which has remained unaltered over the past 500 years. The Collection The House contains a fascinating variety of furniture, ceramics as well as one of the finest collections of portraiture in the world.

Castle Ashby - www.castleashby.co.uk 
The building of Castle Ashby was commenced by Henry, 1st Lord Compton, in 1574 and was continued by his son, William, later created Earl of Northampton. Queen Elizabeth I's inaugural visit to this 'faire stately house' as Camden then described it, was in 1600. Like other houses of its date, it was built in the shape of the letter E, a porch and flight of steps forming the stroke of the E.

Woburn Abbey - www.woburnabbey.co.uk
Set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park, with 10 species of deer roaming free, Woburn Abbey has been the home of the Russell family for nearly 400 years. Today it is occupied by the 15th Duke and his family

Northampton Museums www.northamptonmuseums.gov.uk
The Northampton Museum and Art Gallery reflects Northampton's proud standing as the county's market town. It houses both a collection of boots and shoes which is recognised as the finest in the world and the story of Northampton's growth from small settlement to the largest town in Britain.

Billing Aquadrome - www.billingaquadrome.com
At Billing Aquadrome we seek to provide you with a tranquil environment and range of facilities so you can take that well deserved break.  Set in 235 acres of beautiful countryside, the park is an ideal spot for your holiday. A park for all generations, with more than enough to do to keep the whole family entertained from an amusement park to water facilities.

Santapod Raceway - www.santapod.co.uk
Santa Pod is the most famous drag racing track outside America, attracting the best drivers and race teams in European Drag Racing. Official racing started at Santa Pod raceway in 1966 on the site of an old American airbase where the smooth and straight airfield runways have provided the perfect venue for the World's most explosive sport!! ..and since then? .

Holdenby House - www.holdenby.com
Just across the fields from Althorp lies Holdenby, a house whose royal connections go back over 400 years. Built by Sir Christopher Hatton to entertain Elizabeth I, it became the Palace of James I and the prison of his son, Charles I. Now a family home, the house is a splendid backdrop to a beautiful garden and Falconry Centre, where visitors can watch magnificent birds of prey soar over the scene of so much history.

Coton Manor - www.cotonmanor.co.uk
The ten acre garden occupies a hillside position extending down from the 17th century manor house constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone. Landscaped on different levels the garden slopes down from the house eventually giving way to unspoilt countryside. A visit to the nursery, which is open independently from the garden, is a rewarding experience for the plant enthusiast who will probably make some unexpected discoveries.