Rothwell is a Town in the county of Northamptonshire.
The town of Rothwell is located in North Northamptonshire, England. It is situated close to three larger towns - Kettering, Market Harborough and Corby.
Rothwell is a market town, meaning that there is a market held here on a regular basis.
The town centre of Rothwell is home to a number of shops and businesses, as well as the market square where the weekly market is held. There are also several pubs and restaurants in the town, making it a great place to visit for a meal or a drink.
Rothwell is also home to a number of historical buildings and landmarks, including St James’ Church which dates back to the 14th century. If you’re looking for somewhere to explore English history and culture, then Rothwell isthe perfect place for you.
There are great places to visit near Rothwell including some great ruins, villages, castles, towns, woodlands, hiking areas, historic buildings, parks, country parks, lakes, bluebell woods, rivers and streams, gardens, disused railway lines, nature reserves, historic monuments and museums.
There are a number of ruins near Rothwell including Lyveden New Bield, and Overstone Hall (ruin).
There are a several good villages in the Rothwell area like Lilbourne, Aldwincle, Harringworth, Gretton, Great Brington, Ravensthorpe, and Earls Barton.
There are a number of castles near Rothwell including Lilbourne Castle, and Rockingham Castle.
There are a several good towns in the Rothwell area like Kettering, Burton Latimer, Rothwell, Corby, Northampton, Kingsthorpe, and Duston.
Woodlands to visit near Rothwell include Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, and Coton Manor Garden.
Don't miss Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, and Brampton Valley Way at Northampton's hiking areas if visiting the area around Rothwell.
There are a several good historic buildings in the Rothwell area like Deene Park, Kirby Hall, Welland Viaduct, Delapre Abbey, The Guildhall, National Lift Tower, and The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Northampton).
Rothwell has some unmissable parks nearby like Deene Park, Abington Park, Coton Manor Garden, and Higham Ferrers Riverside Park.
The area around Rothwell features a number of interesting country parks including Sywell Country Park, Brixworth Country Park, Stanwick Lakes, and Irchester Country Park.
Lakes to visit near Rothwell include Sywell Reservoir, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Sixfields Reservoir, Pitsford Water, Stanwick Lakes, and Boddington Reservoir.
There are a several good bluebell woods in the area around Rothwell like Coton Manor Garden.
Rivers and Streams to visit near Rothwell include Northampton Marina.
There are a several good gardens in the area around Rothwell like Cottesbrooke Hall.
Places near Rothwell feature a number of interesting disused railway lines including Brampton Valley Way at Northampton.
Don't miss Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Stanwick Lakes, and Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve's nature reserves if visiting the area around Rothwell.
The area around Rothwell's best historic monuments can be found at Wellingborough War Memorial.
The area close to Rothwell boasts some of the best museums including Rushden Museum.
Rothwell History
There are some historic monuments around Rothwell:
