Parks, Recreation, and Greenspace in Northampton, England

It is often said that Northampton’s greatest feature is its proximity to other interesting places! It is approximately halfway between London and Birmingham and is also more or less equidistant to Oxford and Cambridge. However, to define Northampton by its proximity to other cities is to overlook its own defining features – its stunning Guildhall, its many public parks and green spaces, and most importantly, its friendly and welcoming residents. It’s easy to get to, so why not pay it a visit?

Northampton is a very old, large town which is famous for its shoe making history. It has a lot of beautiful parks and fascinating history. For example, there is the Queen Eleanor Cross which has recently had some conservation work completed. It is one of only twelve crosses built to show the stopping place of the funeral procession in 1290.