Northamptonshire

map of Northamptonshire

You may well see signs for Northamptonshire abbreviated to Northants.

Northamptonshire's nickname is "the county of squires and spires." This is due to its many historic buildings and country houses open to visitors.

Major Towns in Northamptonshire

The main towns of Northamptonshire are Kettering, Northampton and Oundle

 

Castles in Northamptonshire

Wollaston Castle