Considering a move to this vibrant East Midlands town? Then read on to discover some more reasons to make the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Transport links<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nOne of the best features of Northampton is its convenient transport links. With its location close to three junctions of the M1 motorway, it couldn\u2019t be easier to reach other major towns and cities as far north as Leeds and as far south as London. At just 60 miles from the capital, a day trip to London is within easy reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Travel by rail is also a breeze. Northampton\u2019s train station is on the West Coast Main Line\u2019s Northampton Loop and has regular services to London\u2019s Euston station as well as Crewe and Birmingham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both Luton Airport and the East Midlands Airport are easily accessible via the M1 motorway, and Birmingham Airport can be reached by train or by car via the M6 and M1 motorways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are also excellent bus links serving the town and its outlying villages. It\u2019s possible to take the bus as far afield as Leicester, Bedford, Milton Keynes and Peterborough, allowing Northampton residents to easily explore their surroundings without needing to drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nearest stations: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Northampton<\/a><\/li>
- Long Buckby<\/a><\/li>
- Wellingborough<\/a><\/li>
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Above: A Northampton townscape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSchools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re looking for a great place to send your children to school, you\u2019ll be spoiled for choice in Northampton. There are no less than 50 primary schools in the town, and 80% have been ranked as good or outstanding by Ofsted<\/a>. There are also 8 secondary schools, 67% of which have been ranked within the top two Ofsted grades. The town also has five SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools<\/a> as well as a number of high-performing independent schools such as the Northampton High School<\/a>, Bosworth Independent College<\/a> and Quinton House<\/a> School.<\/p>\n\n\n\nNorthampton is also home to Northampton College of Further Education<\/a>, one of the South Midlands\u2019 biggest further education colleges, offering A Levels, GCSEs and vocational courses across two campuses. There is also a second further education institution, Moulton College<\/a>, just north of the town which specialises in construction, sports and land-based subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to higher education, the University of Northampton<\/a> offers both foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and professional qualifications at its waterside campus close to the town centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf your little ones aren\u2019t ready for school yet, hoop.co.uk<\/a> should be your first port of call to find local toddler and baby activities and classes. Whether you and your tots would love to make music at Music Bugs<\/a> or whether the more physical fun found at Tumble Tots<\/a> would be best for your active toddler, you\u2019re sure to find plenty of social outlets for the youngest members of your family.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nLeisure and amenities <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhether you love shopping, museums, sports or theatre, you\u2019ll be spoiled for choice in Northampton. The town\u2019s market square is one of the oldest and biggest in Britain, dating back to 1235. Leading on to Abington Street, this pedestrianised zone is a major shopping district. If this doesn\u2019t satisfy your need for retail therapy, you could always head to one of the town centre\u2019s two shopping centres or the out-of-town retail parks such as Weston Favell Shopping Centre, St James Retail Park and Riverside Retail Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re heading out for a date night, a family meal or a catch-up with friends, there\u2019s no shortage of excellent eateries and restaurants to choose from too. Northampton has it all, from famous-name chains to independent cafes and fine dining experiences. Check out TripAdvisor<\/a> to find the inspiration that you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, if you\u2019re ready for some exercise to burn off the calories, you could head to one of Northampton\u2019s four leisure centres<\/a> or 170(!) parks<\/a>. From Abington Park<\/a>, the oldest in the town, to Bradlaugh Fields<\/a>, there are plenty of places to walk, run or cycle to your heart\u2019s content. For something a little different, check out the Radlands Plaza<\/a> skatepark, Delapre Public Golf Course<\/a>, Benham Sports Arena<\/a> and the King\u2019s Park Tennis Centre<\/a>. In short, you\u2019ll have no difficulty in keeping fit in Northampton!
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s on? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nFrom activities for grown-ups to family-friendly fun, there\u2019s a lot to do in Northampton. Discover historical attractions such as Delapre Abbey<\/a>, beautiful gardens such as those at Coton Manor<\/a>, or take the whole family to the fascinating Abington Park Museum<\/a> to discover the Victorian Cabinet of Curiosities. One of the best days out in the area is the Billing Aquadrome<\/a>, a fantastic leisure park with a fairground, pool, fishing lake and miniature railway, but if you prefer a more cultural experience, the Royal and Derngate<\/a> theatre complex should be your first choice. Here, you can find all kinds of shows and theatrical experiences, from musicals and tribute shows to plays by new and well-established writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCheck out http:\/\/www.visitnorthamptonshire.co.uk\/<\/a> to learn more about the different events and activities in Northampton taking place in the near future.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nSafety & Crime<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile crime does exist in Northampton (much like any large town or city), the area is well policed and safety within the community is high on the agenda of the local council and businesses<\/a> with the town recently receiving Purple Flag status<\/a> for safe nightlife.A significant and on-going programme of regeneration<\/a> has also seen redevelopment of the town and surrounding areas on a huge scale with new public facilities, university and commercial space plus housing, which includes a new development in Upton dedicated to eco homes<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\nThinking of moving to <\/strong>Northampton?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- Northampton<\/a><\/li>
- Long Buckby<\/a><\/li>
- Wellingborough<\/a><\/li>
- <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Above: A Northampton townscape<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Schools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re looking for a great place to send your children to school, you\u2019ll be spoiled for choice in Northampton. There are no less than 50 primary schools in the town, and 80% have been ranked as good or outstanding by Ofsted<\/a>. There are also 8 secondary schools, 67% of which have been ranked within the top two Ofsted grades. The town also has five SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools<\/a> as well as a number of high-performing independent schools such as the Northampton High School<\/a>, Bosworth Independent College<\/a> and Quinton House<\/a> School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northampton is also home to Northampton College of Further Education<\/a>, one of the South Midlands\u2019 biggest further education colleges, offering A Levels, GCSEs and vocational courses across two campuses. There is also a second further education institution, Moulton College<\/a>, just north of the town which specialises in construction, sports and land-based subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to higher education, the University of Northampton<\/a> offers both foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and professional qualifications at its waterside campus close to the town centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If your little ones aren\u2019t ready for school yet, hoop.co.uk<\/a> should be your first port of call to find local toddler and baby activities and classes. Whether you and your tots would love to make music at Music Bugs<\/a> or whether the more physical fun found at Tumble Tots<\/a> would be best for your active toddler, you\u2019re sure to find plenty of social outlets for the youngest members of your family.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nLeisure and amenities <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Whether you love shopping, museums, sports or theatre, you\u2019ll be spoiled for choice in Northampton. The town\u2019s market square is one of the oldest and biggest in Britain, dating back to 1235. Leading on to Abington Street, this pedestrianised zone is a major shopping district. If this doesn\u2019t satisfy your need for retail therapy, you could always head to one of the town centre\u2019s two shopping centres or the out-of-town retail parks such as Weston Favell Shopping Centre, St James Retail Park and Riverside Retail Park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re heading out for a date night, a family meal or a catch-up with friends, there\u2019s no shortage of excellent eateries and restaurants to choose from too. Northampton has it all, from famous-name chains to independent cafes and fine dining experiences. Check out TripAdvisor<\/a> to find the inspiration that you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the other hand, if you\u2019re ready for some exercise to burn off the calories, you could head to one of Northampton\u2019s four leisure centres<\/a> or 170(!) parks<\/a>. From Abington Park<\/a>, the oldest in the town, to Bradlaugh Fields<\/a>, there are plenty of places to walk, run or cycle to your heart\u2019s content. For something a little different, check out the Radlands Plaza<\/a> skatepark, Delapre Public Golf Course<\/a>, Benham Sports Arena<\/a> and the King\u2019s Park Tennis Centre<\/a>. In short, you\u2019ll have no difficulty in keeping fit in Northampton!
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s on? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
From activities for grown-ups to family-friendly fun, there\u2019s a lot to do in Northampton. Discover historical attractions such as Delapre Abbey<\/a>, beautiful gardens such as those at Coton Manor<\/a>, or take the whole family to the fascinating Abington Park Museum<\/a> to discover the Victorian Cabinet of Curiosities. One of the best days out in the area is the Billing Aquadrome<\/a>, a fantastic leisure park with a fairground, pool, fishing lake and miniature railway, but if you prefer a more cultural experience, the Royal and Derngate<\/a> theatre complex should be your first choice. Here, you can find all kinds of shows and theatrical experiences, from musicals and tribute shows to plays by new and well-established writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check out http:\/\/www.visitnorthamptonshire.co.uk\/<\/a> to learn more about the different events and activities in Northampton taking place in the near future.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nSafety & Crime<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
While crime does exist in Northampton (much like any large town or city), the area is well policed and safety within the community is high on the agenda of the local council and businesses<\/a> with the town recently receiving Purple Flag status<\/a> for safe nightlife.A significant and on-going programme of regeneration<\/a> has also seen redevelopment of the town and surrounding areas on a huge scale with new public facilities, university and commercial space plus housing, which includes a new development in Upton dedicated to eco homes<\/a>.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thinking of moving to <\/strong>Northampton?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
- Long Buckby<\/a><\/li>