Wellingborough is a pleasant little town along the River Nene in East Northamptonshire, just one hour train ride away from London St Pancras. Wellingborough has one of the few town centres able to satisfy all needs with a modern shopping centre with plenty of free car parking just off the gorgeously medieval high street. The high street has a wonderful selection of shops selling anything from specialist teas and coffees to crystals plus plenty of good restaurants and pubs, both modern and traditional, and ancient buildings steeped in history and full of character. Two lovely pubs are the Horseshoe Inn - a traditional friendly pub offering quiz nights, live bands and acoustic and jamming sessions, and the Rising Sun pub, which offers traditional cask ales. Wellingborough’s annual Beer Festival is worth a visit for those who appreciate real ale, with many examples of Britain’s best beers, ciders and wines, held at The Castle, which is also the hub of Wellingborough’s entertainment all year round with a cinema and art gallery among other attractions. Most visitors get drawn to the impressive 17th century timber-framed Hind Hotel, made famous by a visit from Oliver Cromwell and now offering murder mystery evenings with a three course meal. A pathway beside this lovely example of medieval architecture leads to the tourist information centre inside the Tithe Barn, built in 1600AD and well restored to original condition since fire damage last century. Behind the Tithe Barn is the Jacobean Croyland Abbey, now converted into office space, and a nice little sculpture park in its grounds. There is plenty of open space too, with attractive riverside walking, lots of football fields at Gold Street plus not far out of town is Irchester Country Park with a café and disabled friendly pathways through woods and heathland. Wellingborough is definitely worth a visit.
Attraction
Chichele College
Irchester Country Park
Irchester Narrow-gauge Railway Museum
Wellingborough Museum
Wollaston Museum
Budget
Ibis Wellingborough *book online*
Premier Inn Wellingborough *book online*
Care Home
Bilton Court
Park House Care Home
Classes
Dance - Kilburn School of Dancing
Yoga - Life Breath Yoga Therapy
Club
Council
Wellingborough Borough Council
Dentist
Evans Dental Surgery
The Dental Surgery
Doctor
Marshalls Road Surgery
Summerlee Medical Centre
The Cottons
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Wellingborough Golf ClubHealth and Fitness Club
Club Diana
Hatton Park Health and Fitness Studio
Market
Bric-a-Brac Market
Knuston Car Boot
Mad Mile Car Boot
Wellingborough Farmers Market
Wellingborough Market
Performing Arts
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
The Castle
Wellingborough Orpheus Choir
Pub and Bar
Cambridge Tap
Cromwell
Dun Cow
Fox & Hounds
Golden Lion
Horseshoe
Locomotive Inn
Old Nags Head
Oxford Tavern
Red Lion
Royal
Stag's Head
Vivian Arms
Restaurant
Brunetti's
Dog & Duck
Feng Shui House
Moulve
Old Nags Head
Oxford Tavern
Royal Bento Restaurant
Stag's Head
Voujon
School
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
Wellingborough School
Solicitor
Hoben Johnson Solicitors
Sherwood Dunham
Taxi
A 2 B Cabs
Bozeat Private Hire
Nucabs
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
45 Road Club (Cycling)
Earls Barton Ladies Hockey (Women's Hockey)
Grammarians LHC (Women's Hockey)
Irchester CC (Cricket)
Wellingborough (Men's Hockey)
Wellingborough (Women's Hockey)
Wellingborough Indians CC (Cricket)
Wellingborough RC (Rugby Union)
Wellingborough Shudan (Martial Arts)
Wellingborough Town CC (Cricket)
Westfield TTC (Table Tennis)
Wildcatz (Women's Hockey)
Shops
W H Smith Ltd
Glennis Florists
Boots
Wyevale Garden Centre
Berrymoor Chemist
Halsey & Parkinson Opticians
Walsh's Ltd
D Warwick
Evans
Harrowden Books of Finedon
Peacocks
B&Q
Magician
Dreams
Rowlands Pharmacy
Clarks
Halsey & Parkinson Opticians
Hallmark Cards
Pets At Home
Antiques
Finedon Antiques Ltd
Cheney Robert
Aspidistra Antiques
Activities
Wellingborough Open Archery Club(Archery)
Places to Stay near Wellingborough
Hind Hotel (0.22 miles)
The Hind Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of the thriving town of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. Built in 1600's, the hotel is reputed to have provided accommodation to Oliver Cromwell ... More
Columbia Hotel (0.52 miles)
This private hotel has all en suite comfortable rooms, welcoming staff and the best full English breakfast around, included in your room rate. The hotel is a 5 minute stroll from the ... More
Premier Inn Wellingborough (0.79 miles)
Ibis Wellingborough (1.53 miles)
Just off the A45/A46/A509, less than 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the town centre and just 2 miles (3 km) from Wellingborough railway station, the hotel offers free parking and great-value ... More
Travelodge Wellingborough Rushden (3.44 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Aviator Hotel (4.22 miles)
Located on a privately owned aerodrome, this Art Deco-styled 3-star hotel offers a truly unique hotel experience, with an original 1930s building now sensitively renovated to recapture its former glory. Formerly a clubhouse and officers’ mess, ... More | visit website
The Worlds End (4.88 miles)
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Close to main routes, midway between Northampton and Wellingborough. 20 brand new modern bedrooms, featuring 5ft king size beds, lcd tv, broadband connection and telephone. ... More
Kettering Park Hotel & Spa (4.93 miles)
Walk into the Kettering Park Hotel & Spa and you step inside an English Jacobean interior, where natural stone, slate and traditional, richly patterned fabrics create a peaceful and timeless atmosphere. Easy chairs placed around ... More | visit website
Overstone Park Hotel (5.41 miles)
The Stanwick Hotel (5.76 miles)
The Stanwick Hotel is a medium sized, privately owned hotel in the heart of Northamptonshire. We have 22 rooms that are all en-suite with all necessary facilities including free internet ... More
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