A Stay At Home Vacation

Many families have to search for the perfect summer vacation closer to home due to the rough economic climate that we have been faced with this past year. With this in mind, many families are choosing locations within the UK where they can relax – so check out what’s on your home soil before you reach for the holiday brochures. You might be thinking of a local place to try out for a holiday break, but its got a wide range of activities for outdoor lovers, there are some great activities and park rides for thrill seekers and children will love the surrounding countryside and if you time if right you might get to the Big Baloon Fair! If you love history, there is something hidden here just for you, if you love shopping you will get loads of retail therapy here and if you are an adventure seeker, you will love what this beautiful and scenic part of the UK has to offer.

Things to Do and See

Let’s start at the beginning from when you arrive at your serviced apartment and are ready to head to all the major attractions and amenities you can find in this part of the country. Once are ready to go sightseeing head to Wickseed Park, a magnificent park with over forty rides and attractions that will thrill the children, a perfect way to spend a sunny day.

For the history lovers you can head to Rockingham Castle and explore what this historical masterpiece has to offer or head to one of the beautiful country manor houses that open their doors to the public, spend some time wandering the house before enjoying a leisurely walk through the manicured gardens. Northampton also has some excellent museums, so you can soak up some of the area’s history during your stay.

For the outdoor lovers there is Silverstone Race Course on your doorstep, find out if there is a race day during your stay and enjoy the electrifying thrills as the cars race past. There are plenty of zoos where you can see a host of exotic animals within their own habitats or even go llama trekking, that’s something to put in your memory box, an experience you will never forget.

Northampton also has some pristine parks with magnificent landscaped greenery offering you the chance to enjoy quiet walks, some fun with the children or just sit and have a good old fashioned picnic in the sun.

For those looking for a little retail therapy there is no shortage of fantastic shopping opportunities in the area from quaint boutique shops to supersized malls offering every item you could possibly dream of. Make a day of it, get some shopping done, go to a movie and finish off with a delicious meal at the choice of restaurants that span the area.

Experience It for Yourself

You probably haven’t considered that an area like Northampton could offer so much for those seeking thrills or time outdoors in the sunshine. Spend your evenings at the movies or eating at a restaurant and spend the days exploring and investigating the area, soak up the history and find out what makes this area so special.

You can find fantastic apartments Northampton, serviced apartments ideal for both business and leisure travellers close to all the major attractions the area has to offer.