Northampton Abbey of St James, Northampton

#58 among attractions in Northampton

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Facts and practical information

The Northampton Abbey of St James was founded in Northampton in 1104–05 by William Peverel, as a house of Augustinian canons, and was dedicated to St James. William Peverel endowed it with some forty acres in nearby Duston, the church of Duston, and the parish's mill. ()

Coordinates: 52°14'24"N, 0°54'0"W

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CastleNorthampton United Kingdom

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Northampton Abbey of St James – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roadmender, Grosvenor Centre, County Cricket Ground, Delapré Abbey.

~200 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Roadmender, Northampton
1 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...
~1240 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Grosvenor Centre, Northampton
6 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.
1.3 miNE
Outdoor activities, Cricket, Sport
County Cricket Ground, Northampton
35 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.
1.2 miSE
Historical landmark
Delapré Abbey, Northampton
30 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.
~1320 ftSE
Church
All Saints' Church, Northampton
7 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.
~1560 ftSE
Architecture, Vernacular architecture, City hall
Northampton Guildhall, Northampton
8 min walk • Northampton Guildhall is a municipal building in St Giles' Square in Northampton, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
0.7 miSE
52°13'58"N • 0°53'22"W
Northampton Marina, Northampton
18 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Park
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Architecture
78 Derngate, Northampton
14 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.
~810 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture
The Holy Sepulchre, Northampton
4 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.
0.8 miNE
Park
The Racecourse, Northampton
20 min walk • The Racecourse is an open space park situated in the centre of Northampton. It is the sports park for Northampton with football, rugby, bowls, tennis, and more. The park has many paths connecting different areas and over 100 streetlights. It is surrounded by the Mounts, Kingsley and Semilong estates.
~1990 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Royal & Derngate, Northampton
10 min walk • Royal & Derngate is a theatre complex in the Cultural Quarter of Northampton, England, consisting of the Royal Theatre and Derngate Theatre. The Royal was built by theatre architect Charles J. Phipps and opened in 1884. Ninety-nine years later in 1983, Derngate, designed by RHWL, was built to the rear of the Royal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Northampton Abbey of St James?

Nearby attractions include Northampton Medieval Synagogue, Northampton (3 min walk), The Holy Sepulchre, Northampton (4 min walk), All Saints' Church, Northampton (7 min walk), Northampton War Memorial, Northampton (7 min walk).

How to get to Northampton Abbey of St James by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northampton Abbey of St James:

Train

Northampton (9 min walk)