Braunston

At the centre of the midlands canal network, Braunston is at the junction of the Grand Union and Oxford Canals, and as well as some nice pubs, it has a thriving marina and hosts several meetings as well as an annual regatta.

Oundle

To the North West of the county, Oundle is best known for its public school, it is also a lovely picturesque town, with many fine buildings. Nearby is the unique National Dragonfly Museum Ashton Mill, Ashton, the only Dragonfly museum and reserve in Europe. Website

Towcester

This lovely village to the West of the county, is built on the A5 Watling Street, the roman road linking London with Holyhead in North Wales. In roman times, the town was known as Lactodorum.

This road brought much traffic over the centuries, and Towcester has been a busy coaching town ever since.

Towcester has a thriving antiques trade and is the closest town to the world famous Silverstone Racing circuit