Harlestone Heath, Northampton

Name: Harlestone Heath
Address: Northampton, United Kingdom

#56 among attractions in Northampton

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Harlestone Heath is a 2.6 hectare nature reserve north-west of Northampton in Northamptonshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. ()

Elevation: 279 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°16'30"N, 0°56'42"W

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Northampton United Kingdom

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Harlestone Heath – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Althorp, Roadmender, Northampton Golf Club, Sixfields Stadium.

2.3 miW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Althorp, Northampton
60 min walk • Althorp, nestled in the verdant countryside of Northamptonshire, is a stately home and estate that exudes the quintessential charm of the English aristocracy. This historical gem has been the ancestral home of the Spencer family for over 500 years, and it gained...
3.1 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Roadmender, Northampton
79 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...
1.3 miW
Golf
Northampton Golf Club
33 min walk • Nestled in the rolling landscape of Northamptonshire, Northampton Golf Club offers a premier golfing experience in the heart of England. Established in 1893, this prestigious club has a rich history and is renowned for its challenging yet fair 18-hole course.
2.8 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Football
Sixfields Stadium, Northampton
72 min walk • Sixfields Stadium is a 7,798-capacity all-seater sports stadium in the Sixfields area on the west side of Northampton, England. It has been the home ground of Northampton Town Football Club following their move from the County Ground in October 1994. It was also rented by Coventry City between July 2013 and August 2014.
3.1 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture
The Holy Sepulchre, Northampton
79 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.
3 miSE
Park
The Racecourse, Northampton
77 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.
2.7 miSE
Victorian Catholic church for daily Mass
Northampton Cathedral, Northampton
69 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Mary and St Thomas is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Northampton, England. It is the seat of the Bishop of Northampton and mother church of the Diocese of Northampton which covers the counties of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and part of Berkshire north of the River Thames.
2.7 miS
Tower
National Lift Tower, Northampton
69 min walk • The National Lift Tower is a lift-testing tower built by the Express Lift Company off the Weedon Road in Northampton, England. The structure was commissioned in 1978 with construction commencing in 1980, and was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 12 November 1982.
2.2 miE
Church
St John the Baptist's Church, Northampton
55 min walk • St John the Baptist's Church is an Anglican Church and the parish church of Boughton. It is a Grade II listed building and stands on the east side of Church Street.
3 miNE
Church
All Saints' Church
78 min walk • All Saints' Church is an Anglican Church and the parish church of Pitsford. It is a Grade II* listed building and stands on the west side of Church Lane on the northern edge of the village.
2.9 miS
Park
Storton's Pits, Northampton
75 min walk • Storton's Pits is a 21.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Northampton. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. This site on the bank of the River Nene has old gravel pits, meadow and fen ditch. Around 350 invertebrate species have been recorded, including some which are rare.