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.
The area around Rothwell boasts some of the best ruins including Lyveden New Bield, and Overstone Hall (ruin).
The area around Rothwell features a number of interesting villages including Lilbourne, Aldwincle, Harringworth, Gretton, Great Brington, Ravensthorpe, and Earls Barton.
The area close to Rothwell boasts some of the best castles including Lilbourne Castle.
Kettering, Burton Latimer, Rothwell, Corby, Northampton, Kingsthorpe, and Duston are great places to visit near Rothwell if you like towns.
Don't miss Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, and Coton Manor Garden's woodlands if visiting the area around Rothwell.
Rothwell's best nearby hiking areas can be found at Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, and Brampton Valley Way at Northampton.
Deene Park, Kirby Hall, Welland Viaduct, Delapre Abbey, The Guildhall, National Lift Tower, and The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Northampton) are great places to visit near Rothwell if you like historic buildings.
Deene Park, Abington Park, Coton Manor Garden, and Higham Ferrers Riverside Park are some of Rothwell best parks to visit near Rothwell.
Rothwell's best nearby country parks can be found at Sywell Country Park, Brixworth Country Park, Stanwick Lakes, and Irchester Country Park.
The area around Rothwell boasts some of the best lakes including Sywell Reservoir, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Sixfields Reservoir, Pitsford Water, Stanwick Lakes, and Boddington Reservoir.
Bluebell Woods to visit near Rothwell include Coton Manor Garden.
Rivers and Streams to visit near Rothwell include Northampton Marina.
Cottesbrooke Hall is a great place to visit close to Rothwell if you like gardens.
Brampton Valley Way at Northampton is a great place to visit close to Rothwell if you like disused railway lines.
There are a number of nature reserves near Rothwell including Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Stanwick Lakes, and Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve.
Places near Rothwell feature a number of interesting historic monuments including Wellingborough War Memorial.
Museums to visit near Rothwell include Rushden Museum.
Rothwell History
There are some historic monuments around Rothwell: