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Church Hill, Barnwell, Northamptonshire
PE8 5PG East Northamptonshire District (B)
Days out for all the family
Are there any fun places to visit? The following attractions are within 10 miles of PE8 5PG:
Lyveden New Bield
Lyveden New Beild, PE85AT
As a surviving Elizabethan garden lodge, still within its mostly undisturbed Elizabethan setting, Lyveden is unique. Together with the original garden layout, Lyveden provides a fascinating glimpse into the design and styles resulting from prosperous Elizabethan times.
Hamerton Zoo Park
Hamerton, PE285RE
Opened as a conservation sanctuary in 1990, and set in a lovely, open rolling area of countryside known as the 'Huntingdonshire Wolds', within easy reach in the A1 and the A14. Hamerton's 15 acres of parkland provide a safe home for a fascinating array of beautiful creatures from around the world.
Prebendal Manor House
Prebendal Manor House, Nassington, PE86QG
Prebendal Manor House, one of the most historic properties in Northamptonshire. The Grade I listed Prebendal Manor House is the earliest surviving dwelling in Northamptonshire.
Rockingham Castle
Rockingham Castle, LE168TH
Winners of the Leicester & Leicestershire 'Best Attraction Award' 2003. For centuries Rockingham Castle has entertained royalty and private guests within its ancient walls.
Peterborough Cathedral
Peterborough, PE11XS
Monastic church was founded here by King Peada in 655 AD, destroyed by the Danes in 870, rebuilt as part of a Benedictine Abbey and re-consecrated in 972, burned down in an accidental fire in 1116 and re-built in its present form between 1118 and 1238. The porch was added about 1380, the eastern extension around 1500 and the central tower was re-built in the mid 1300's and again in the 1880's.
Lyddington Bede House
Blue Coat Lane, Lyddington, Rutland, LE159LZ
Lyddington Bede House was originally one wing of a medieval rural palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln. Although it is not known when it was first built, the land was certainly owned by the church in the time of William the Conqueror.
Burghley House
Stamford, PE93JY
Burghley is one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age. Built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587, the main part of the House has 35 major rooms on the ground and first floors.
Stamford Museum and Nature Centre
Broad Street, Stamford, PE91PJ
Seasonal fun awaits you at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Bring friends and enjoy a picnic on the Meadow, walk over 80 acres of nature trails, drop in to the Heckscher Farm and say hello to the animals, and don't miss the latest exhibition in the Bendel Mansion Museum Galleries.
Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre
The Droveway, Northey Road, Peterborough, PE67QJ
Step back in history and visit on of Europe's most important Bronze Age sites.Bronze Age and Iron Age roundhouses in reconstructed landscape.
Butterfly Centre
Whitwell Road, Empingham, Oakham, LE158PX
The Butterfly Farm is nowclosed to the public.For all school bookings please phone for details.
Harrold-Odell Country Park
Odell Road, Harrold, Bedford, MK437DH
Harrold-Odell Country Park - Amusement Park in Bedford, . Contact venue on telephone number 01234720016 for opening times, entrance costs, and attractions/rides available at this park.
Oakham Castle
Catmos Street, Oakham, Rutland, LE156HW
The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England. It was built by Walkelin de Ferrers, a Norman baron, in about 1180-90.
Lord of the Rings Trail
Brixworth, NN69DG
Only one password can unlock the hidden prize but which one is it? Have an epic adventure through the mini woodland and across wide meadows completing tasks and collecting the clues to discover the answer. All ages welcome but children mst be accompanied by an adult.
Bedford Museum
Castle Lane, Bedford, MK403XD
With its emphasis clearly focused on the local community the Social History collections reflect both the home and working environments of the people of north Bedfordshire. The collections of some 20,000 items cover the wide range of domestic, corporate, military and agricultural life as well as local crafts and industries.
Childrens Art in the Park
Abington Park, Abington, NN15LW
An exhibition of work by local children is displayed in the Park's Museum.Open: 17 July - 22 AugustTuesday - Sunday, 1pm - 5pm.
Northampton and Lamport Railway
Pitsford Road, NN68BA
The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire countryside just 5 miles from Northampton, within easy reach of the motorway network.A number of special events take place throughout the year, including three visits from Thomas the Tank Engine, and the popular Santa Specials in December.
Indian Shoes
Northampton, NN11DP
An exhibition of a range of styles of Indian shoes, including Chappel, Jutti and Paduka.Open:Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm, Sunday 2pm - 5pm.
Plant Fair bank holiday event
Holdenby House, Holdenby, NN68DJ
Plant Fair with guest speaker on Sunday, lots of stalls with varying plants, and demonstrations.Built by Sir Christopher Hatton to entertain Elizabeth I, Holdenby House became the Palace of James I and the prison of his son, Charles I.
RSPB Nature Reserve Sandy
The Lodge, Sandy, SG192DL
This reserve is a mixture of woodland, heathland and includes the formal gardens of the RSPB's UK headquarters. You can watch birds on the feeders all year round from the hide.
Woolsthorpe Manor
23 Newton Way, Woolsthorpe, NG335NR
Small 17th-century manor house, birthplace and family home of Sir Isaac NewtonNewton formulated some of his major works here during the Plague years (166567). An early edition of his Principia is on display and the orchard includes a descendant of the famous apple tree.
Althorp House
Althorp, NN74HQ
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.
Shuttleworth Collection
Old Warden Park, Old Warden, SG189EA
The shuttleworth Collection home of the 'Edwardian Flying Machines'! The Shuttleworth Collection - a unique flying collection showcasing the first one hundred years of flight.The Shuttleworth Collection is in a quiet countryside setting, actually on an old fashioned all grass aerodrome with eight hangars.
Wistow Maize Maze
Kibworth Road, LE8 0QF
Hours of fun for all the family. Follow the fun quiz trail and collect clues hidden in a giant maze whilst you wander through 8 acres of living maize crop.
Wimpole Hall
Wimpole Hall, Wimpole, SG80BW
The 2500 acre (1012ha) Wimpole Estate, situated eight miles south west of Cambridge, offers visitors the chance to visit: a house built mainly in the 18th Century; landscaped park; gardens and Home Farm. First built in 1643 and much altered by subsequent owners, Wimpole has developed into the largest country house in Cambridgeshire.
Houghton House
Off A421, Ampthill, MK452EZ
This 17th-century mansion was reputedly the inspiration for House Beautiful in Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. Today, its remains still contain elements that justify the description, including work attributed to Inigo Jones.
Leicestershire and Rutland Record Office
Long Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester, Leics, LE182AH
The Record Office is the centre for research into the history of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. Records of all kinds, including manuscripts (the archives of local government, institutions and families), maps and photographs are preserved and made available for research by the public.
Stanford Hall
7.5m North of Rugby, Swinford, LE176DH
Stanford Hall, built in the 1690s for Sir Roger Cave, is still home to his descendants and is one of the most exquisite examples of the architecture of the period. In the 1690s, Sir Roger Cave commissioned the Smiths of Warwick to pull down the old Manor House and build the present Hall, which is a fine example of their work and of the William and Mary period.
Canal Museum
Stoke Bruerne, NN127SE
Housed in a restored cornmill in the picturesque village of Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal, the museum collection vividly portrays the heritage of 200 years of inland waterways. This fascinating and colourful insight into a transport system, fundamental to the industrial revolution in Britain is complemented by the 'living canal' outside with its flight of locks, boats and Blisworth Tunnel.
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
Denny Abbey, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambs, CB59PQ
A fascinating historical site for all the family to enjoy! At the farmland museum you can discover farming through the ages and learn about the rural history of Cambridgeshire with objects displays and interactives for all ages, visit a village shop and see a magnificent 17th Century stone barn and the workshops, which include a basket maker and a blacksmith, explore a traditional and a Fenman's Hut.At Dennyy Abbey you can explore this lovely abbey still featuring superb Norman interiors.
Cambridge and County Folk Museum
2/3 Castle Street, Cambridge, CB30AQ
Welcome to this warm-hearted museum displaying the everyday life of Cambridge people since 1700. The Cambridge & County Folk Museum has been open to the public for over 60 years, providing a fascinating insight into the history of Cambridge for local people and tourists alike.
