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.
Lyveden New Bield, and Overstone Hall (ruin) are great places to visit near Rothwell if you like ruins.
Rothwell's best nearby villages can be found at Lilbourne, Aldwincle, Harringworth, Gretton, Great Brington, Ravensthorpe, and Earls Barton.
Don't miss Lilbourne Castle, and Rockingham Castle's castles if visiting the area around Rothwell.
Kettering, Burton Latimer, Rothwell, Corby, Northampton, Kingsthorpe, and Duston are some of Rothwell best towns to visit near Rothwell.
The area around Rothwell features a number of interesting woodlands including Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, and Coton Manor Garden.
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 some of Rothwell best historic buildings to visit near Rothwell.
There are a number of parks near Rothwell including 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.
Rothwell has some unmissable lakes nearby like Sywell Reservoir, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Sixfields Reservoir, Pitsford Water, Stanwick Lakes, and Boddington Reservoir.
The area close to Rothwell boasts some of the best bluebell woods including Coton Manor Garden.
Rothwell is near some unmissable rivers and streams like Northampton Marina,
Cottesbrooke Hall is a great place to visit close to Rothwell if you like gardens.
Don't miss Brampton Valley Way at Northampton's disused railway lines if visiting the area around Rothwell.
Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Stanwick Lakes, and Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve are great places to visit near Rothwell if you like nature reserves.
Wellingborough War Memorial is a great place to visit close to Rothwell if you like historic monuments.
There are a several good museums in the area around Rothwell like Rushden Museum.
Rothwell History
There are some historic monuments around Rothwell:
