Northampton War Memorial, Northampton

Name: Northampton War Memorial
Address: Northampton, United Kingdom

#24 among attractions in Northampton

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Northampton War Memorial, officially the Town and County War Memorial, is a First World War memorial on Wood Hill in the centre of Northampton, the county town of Northamptonshire, in central England. Designed by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, it is a Stone of Remembrance flanked by twin obelisks draped with painted stone flags standing in a small garden in what was once part of the churchyard of All Saints' Church. ()

Unveiled: 1926Coordinates: 52°14'14"N, 0°53'45"W

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CastleNorthampton United Kingdom

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Northampton War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roadmender, Grosvenor Centre, Nene Whitewater Centre, County Cricket Ground.

~1330 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Roadmender, Northampton
7 min walk • Roadmender is a live music venue in Lady's Lane, Northampton, England. Set in a former school building, the venue has left an indelible print on generations of the town's teenagers as the only major live venue in the town and the most recognised indie club remaining in regular...
~700 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Grosvenor Centre, Northampton
4 min walk • The Grosvenor Centre is a shopping centre in the town centre of Northampton, England. Work started in 1972 and the building opened in 1976. The two-level centre is located adjacent to Market Square, and is owned by Legal & General. In 2014 it underwent a £3 million refurbishment.
1.4 miSE
Kayak rentals, Kayaking, Rafting
Nene Whitewater Centre, Northampton
35 min walk • The Nene Whitewater Centre was the UK's first pumped artificial whitewater course. It is located on the River Nene in Northampton. The 300m course was designed by slalom designers, Proper Channels Ltd and built in 1999 by Wrekin Construction. Water can be partially diverted around a weir via an automatically controlled sluice gate.
1.3 miNE
Outdoor activities, Cricket, Sport
County Cricket Ground, Northampton
33 min walk • The County Ground is a cricket venue on Wantage Road in the Abington area of Northampton, England. It is home to Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, and was used by Northampton Town F.C. from 1897 to 1994.
0.9 miS
Historical landmark
Delapré Abbey, Northampton
24 min walk • Delapré Abbey is an English neo-classical mansion in Northamptonshire. The mansion and outbuildings incorporate remains of a former monastery, the Abbey of St Mary de la Pré, near the River Nene 1 mile south south-east of Northampton.
~150 ftW
Church
All Saints' Church, Northampton
1 min walk • All Saints' Church, Northampton is a Church of England parish church in the centre of Northampton. The current church was largely built after a fire and was consecrated in 1680. It is a Grade I listed building.
~310 ftE
Architecture, Vernacular architecture, City hall
Northampton Guildhall, Northampton
2 min walk • Northampton Guildhall is a municipal building in St Giles' Square in Northampton, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.4 miSE
52°13'58"N • 0°53'22"W
Northampton Marina, Northampton
11 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Park
~1420 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
78 Derngate, Northampton
7 min walk • 78 Derngate is a Grade II* listed Georgian house in the Cultural Quarter of Northampton, England, originally built in 1815. Its interior was extensively remodelled in 1916 and 1917 by the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh for businessman Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke as his first marital home.
~1600 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
The Holy Sepulchre, Northampton
8 min walk • The Holy Sepulchre is a Norman round church in Sheep Street, Northampton, England. It is a Grade I listed building. Dating from circa 1100, it was possibly built by Simon de Senlis, Earl of Northampton.
1.3 miSE
52°13'12"N • 0°52'55"W
Delapre Golf Centre, Northampton
34 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Northampton War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Northampton's tunnels, Northampton (1 min walk), All Saints' Church, Northampton (1 min walk), Northampton Guildhall, Northampton (2 min walk), Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Northampton (2 min walk).

How to get to Northampton War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northampton War Memorial:

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Northampton (13 min walk)