Rockingham is a Town in the county of Northamptonshire.
Rockingham is a small village in Northamptonshire, England, located near the county’s border with Leicestershire. It is best known for Rockingham Castle, a historic Norman stronghold that overlooks the Welland Valley. The castle was originally built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and later became a royal residence before passing into private ownership. Today, it remains a popular visitor attraction, offering guided tours and events throughout the year.
The village itself is characterised by its traditional stone-built houses and rural charm. Despite its small size, Rockingham has a strong sense of community and benefits from its scenic location, with rolling countryside and nearby woodlands providing opportunities for walking and outdoor activities.
Rockingham is also known for its connection to motorsport, with Rockingham Motor Speedway having been a major racing venue before its closure in 2018. Although no longer used for racing, the site is now being repurposed for logistics and automotive-related industries.
With its combination of history, picturesque surroundings, and proximity to market towns such as Corby and Uppingham, Rockingham is a village that retains its historic character while benefiting from modern connections.
There are great places to visit near Rockingham 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 Rockingham including Lyveden New Bield, and Overstone Hall (ruin).
Rockingham has some unmissable villages nearby like Lilbourne, Aldwincle, Harringworth, Gretton, Great Brington, Ravensthorpe, and Earls Barton.
Rockingham has some unmissable castles nearby like Lilbourne Castle, and Rockingham Castle.
The area around Rockingham boasts some of the best towns including Kettering, Burton Latimer, Rothwell, Corby, Northampton, Kingsthorpe, and Duston.
Rockingham's best nearby woodlands can be found at Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, and Coton Manor Garden.
The area around Rockingham boasts some of the best hiking areas including Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, and Brampton Valley Way at Northampton.
The area around Rockingham features a number of interesting historic buildings including Deene Park, Kirby Hall, Welland Viaduct, Delapre Abbey, The Guildhall, National Lift Tower, and The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Northampton).
Rockingham's best nearby parks can be found at Deene Park, Abington Park, Coton Manor Garden, and Higham Ferrers Riverside Park.
Rockingham has some unmissable country parks nearby like Sywell Country Park, Brixworth Country Park, Stanwick Lakes, and Irchester Country Park.
Rockingham's best nearby lakes can be found at Sywell Reservoir, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Sixfields Reservoir, Pitsford Water, Stanwick Lakes, and Boddington Reservoir.
Rockingham is near some unmissable bluebell woods like Coton Manor Garden,
Places near Rockingham feature a number of interesting rivers and streams including Northampton Marina.
Cottesbrooke Hall is a great place to visit close to Rockingham if you like gardens.
There are a several good disused railway lines in the area around Rockingham like Brampton Valley Way at Northampton.
Nature Reserves to visit near Rockingham include Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Stanwick Lakes, and Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve.
Wellingborough War Memorial is one of Rockingham's best, nearby historic monuments to visit in Rockingham.
The area around Rockingham's best museums can be found at Rushden Museum.
Rockingham History
There are some historic monuments around Rockingham:
