Charwelton is a Town in the county of Northamptonshire.
Charwelton is a charming and tranquil village in Northamptonshire, England. It is situated in the rolling hills of the upper Nene Valley and is surrounded by stunning countryside views.
The village has a rich history that dates back to the 11th century, when it was mentioned in the Doomsday book. It was also part of an agricultural estate owned by two Cistercian abbeys: Combe and Pipewell. The village still retains some of its medieval features such as narrow lanes and ancient churches.
Today, Charwelton remains a peaceful community with a population of about 900 people. The village centre is comprised of old inns, pubs, shops and services; many of which have been around for centuries. Nearby there are several small farms that contribute to the local economy and provide fresh produce for local establishments.
Charwelton postcode: NN11 3
There are great places to visit near Charwelton 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 several good ruins in the Charwelton area like Lyveden New Bield, and Overstone Hall (ruin).
There are a number of villages near Charwelton including Lilbourne, Aldwincle, Harringworth, Gretton, Great Brington, Ravensthorpe, and Earls Barton.
Castles to visit near Charwelton include Lilbourne Castle.
There are a number of towns near Charwelton including Kettering, Burton Latimer, Rothwell, Corby, Northampton, Kingsthorpe, and Duston.
The area around Charwelton features a number of interesting woodlands including Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, and Coton Manor Garden.
There are a number of hiking areas near Charwelton including Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, and Brampton Valley Way at Northampton.
Don't miss Deene Park, Kirby Hall, Welland Viaduct, Delapre Abbey, The Guildhall, National Lift Tower, and The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Northampton)'s historic buildings if visiting the area around Charwelton.
Charwelton's best nearby parks can be found at Deene Park, Abington Park, Coton Manor Garden, and Higham Ferrers Riverside Park.
The area around Charwelton boasts some of the best country parks including Sywell Country Park, Brixworth Country Park, Stanwick Lakes, and Irchester Country Park.
There are a number of lakes near Charwelton including Sywell Reservoir, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Sixfields Reservoir, Pitsford Water, Stanwick Lakes, and Boddington Reservoir.
Coton Manor Garden is a great place to visit close to Charwelton if you like bluebell woods.
Northampton Marina is a great place to visit close to Charwelton if you like rivers and streams.
Don't miss Cottesbrooke Hall's gardens if visiting the area around Charwelton.
Don't miss Brampton Valley Way at Northampton's disused railway lines if visiting the area around Charwelton.
There are a several good nature reserves in the Charwelton area like Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Stanwick Lakes, and Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve.
Historic Monuments to visit near Charwelton include Wellingborough War Memorial.
The area around Charwelton's best museums can be found at Rushden Museum.
Charwelton History
There are some historic monuments around Charwelton:
