An interesting and quirky building, you could look around this place in 10 minutes and have seen…read moreeverything. However, if you happening to be passing (a little unlikely, I admit as it's in the middle of nowhere) and want to break up a journey, it's an interesting enough stop-off. We were very lucky with the weather when we brought our two young children here and were able to have a picnic on the grass whilst they ran about and played, so we ended up staying around an hour. Be aware that there are no facilities at all except a small (English Heritage) ticket office and gift shop in a portacabin.

This is a great building everything done in threes It was…read moredesigned by a catholic as a folly to represent the holly trinity and you could spent a good deal of time looking for the thir copy of everything It was built in the 16th century by the father of one of the men involved in the gunpowder plot An interesting place or a creepy one if you think 3 is an unlucky number

My wife and I visited here a few years ago and it was a memorable event. As our group arrived we…read morewere greeted at the front door by the butler and shown to a study for tea and cookies. The Earl Spencer meet us there and gave us a tour of the home that was once where princess Diana grew up. A beautiful estate home filled with great works of art and artistic pieces. A large collection of old China that is still used to this day for events. Then on to walking through the gardens and the memorial for princes Diana on a large lake in the back. The stables are also of course grand and beautiful to look through. There is also a gift shop near the stables where you can buy things related to Althorp and princes Diana. For all those who love princess Diana and wanted to see where she grew up this is definitely a place that you need to visit.

Beautiful, romantic castle set on top of a hill looking over the forest. This is a day out for all…read morethe family. Stuffed full of early medieval history with very helpful guides to talk you around the place. The gardens are lovely and your kids with think the elephant hedge is fantastic. Lots of events throughout the year. Also events and jousting company in the grounds.

Recognised by William the Conqueror as a strategically important site, Rockingham was established…read moreas an administrative base of the Normans by the end of the 11th century. But William was only continuing the trend set much earlier by pre-historic settlers. The natural defences encompassing this elevated site made it an ideal location for commanding the valley below, and since the Iron Age a hill fort of some description appears to have been positioned here. The castle remained a popular venue with successive kings, notably King John in the early years of the 13th century who not only enjoyed numerous hunting trips but also conducted much State business whilst staying at Rockingham Castle. Towards the end of the same century, Edward I demonstrated a keen interest in retaining this castle as a major royal residence by instigating a major programme of works to repair and refurbish the building. By the 15th century, however, Government operations were being handled almost entirely in London, and Rockingham Castle had ceased to become such an important venue. Consequently, Henry V was the last king to stay at Rockingham in 1422, and it was subsequently granted to Henry VI's queen and Edward IV's queen. Despite some general repairs being carried out during the succeeding years, the castle was found to be near derelict by the mid-16th century. It was at this time that Edward Watson was able to take a lease on the Rockingham estate, and for thirty years he worked on transforming the old medieval castle into a comfortable Tudor home. In 1619 Crown ownership of Rockingham Castle ended when King James I sold to Watson's grandson. Generations of the same family have occupied the castle now for some 400 years, each leaving their own mark on this magnificent house. Today the castle represents a golden-coloured architectural delight spanning some seven centuries of building.

The Estate: Elton Hall lies at the heart of a 3,800 acre Estate made up of a mixture of property…read moreincluding farms, houses and cottages, commercial property and woodland. The Estate straddles the Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire borders and is well located for access from the East and West along the A14 and A47 and is 86 miles North of London, just off the A1.

.This historic estate holds antique fairs and other events I have been several times and always…read moreenjoyed myself.

I lived in Cottesbrooke for many years and I'm a little loath to tell you all about this one! It's…read morelike the land that time forgot. It's fantastic. The owners of Cottesbrooke Hall own most of the village and it's one of the prettiest in Northamptonshire. Well worth a walk through to see all the great buildings. The Hall itself is beautiful. Go to see the architecture and the equestrain paintings. And the grounds, managed by a succession of fabulous head gardeners, are awesome.

Fine red brick and stone Queen Anne house, begun in 1702. English and Continental furniture and…read moreporcelain, and renowned picture collection - particularly of sporting and equestrian subjects. Reputed model for Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park'.

I went on a Sunday afternoon with my friend and his most adorable dog for a walk through Campbell…read morePark. It's a massive dog friendly park (any areas that aren't are very clearly marked) and has a lot of interesting aspects to explore. This isn't just your normal park as it also has a memorial and various art sculptures in the park plus we passed a small playground at one point all keeping for quite the interesting walk. My friend was telling me they used to have sheep grazing! I'm not sure if it was just the time of year I went or if they have been permanently removed, but no sheep were to be had in March. It's big on festivals in the summer apparently with a nice open air pavilion type theater outdoor area.

I have to say my family goes every year and we really enjoy ourselves. Yes the ground can get…read moreincredibly muddy and yes the vendor's are a bit expensive - we get over that by taking our own hot chocolate and chairs to sit down on. The atmosphere is fantastic, the kids love all the sounds, excitement and colours and that's even before the fire works start. It was a lovely display this year although it can get a bit smokey! And best of all - there's no entrance fee!

A strange building, built of Threes! Very symbolic and a bit spooky…read more Built in the 1590s by a devout catholic, Sir Thomas Tresham, it is supposed to have a tunnel leading to Rothwell a couple of miles away!

A very interesting place to visit. A buidling from the 1500's built by Thomas Tresham, all relating…read moreto 'threes'! There is a small portacabin with a member of staff in it who can sell you a visitors guide and answer any questions you may have. There is very limited parking and I think it's only open for part of the year, so best to check on the website before you go to avoid disappointment. There is a small admission charge. I wouldn't like to be inside when it gets dark! It's quite close to the A14 in Northants, and only takes and hour or so to visit, so is well worth stopping off there if you are looking for something a bit different to do.

The Tree Cathedral is another hidden gem of Milton Keynes. I walked in the area back in March when…read morethe trees were all bare but even then it looked insanely cool. I've looked up photos of the tree cathedral in full bloom and it's just beautiful. Constructed in 1986 to look like Norwich Cathedral, I'm sure it's a great spot for small ceremonies. It's divided into various sections all meticulously planned which you can read about on the plaque right in front of the cathedral. It has a nice stone path down the center for easy navigation. Upon reading a bit more on the Tree Cathedral when I got home - you can now scatter ashes there. Peaceful and creepy at the same time. The Tree Cathedral can be found opposite of Willen Lake.