Local attractions & activities

There are some great towns and cities to visit only a short distance away including
Market Harborough
Kettering
Corby
Leicester
Northampton
Rugby

The Battle of Naseby was the key battle of the first English Civil War. On 14 June 1645, the main army of King Charles I was destroyed by the Parliamentarian New Model Army commanded by Sir Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell.
Just a few miles away from the Bull's Head.

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Built for the Hanbury family in the 1730s by virtuoso architect, James Gibbs and builder, Francis Smith of Warwick, Kelmarsh Hall was praised by historian Nikolaus Pevsner as, “a perfect, extremely reticent design, done in an impeccable taste.”
This beautiful hall has plenty of events throughout the year. Click image to read more

Visitors to Rockingham Castle will immediately understand why William the Conqueror ordered a Castle to be built here. With its magnificent views across the Welland Valley this stronghold was crucial in helping William subdue his new kingdom. Click image to find out more.

We have some great walks and rambles right on our doorstep. You can explore the Brampton Valley Way and many other walks nearby. Our quiet country roads are also fine for cycling and there are some good routes nearby. Click image to find out more.

Watch colourful narrowboats ascending the 'staircase' of ten locks, as their crews turn paddles and heave gates open to move their boats up the hill. Discover the wildlife in the side-ponds - ducks, herons, rare reeds and much more. Click to find out more.