Out & About

Explore your surroundings

It’s the countryside retreats, the prestigious stately homes and gardens, historic market towns and pretty villages that give Northamptonshire its shine, and we’d be delighted to welcome you here.

Farming, nature, synergy

FARM WILDLIFE WALKS

Louis Phipps – Conservation scientist, birder, naturalist, farmer

Join Louis on walks around the Bragborough Estate. See and learn about farming and food production and our conservation projects. Such as restoring wildflower meadows, creating and managing ponds and woodland. See birds, insects, mammals and other wildlife that benefit and florish from habitat regeneration.

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Bragborough Hall Coach House Louis wildlife Meadow 2

Bragborough Hall Coach House Louis wildlife Deer

Bragborough Hall Coach House Louis wildlife Barn Owl

EXPLORE YOUR
SURROUNDS

THE QUINTESSENTIAL ENGLISH VILLAGE

Braunston

The nearby village of Braunston is a charming canal-side village that boasts the country’s busiest canal junction at Grand Union Canal and the Oxford Canal and has the beautiful All Saints’ Church, affectionately known as the ‘Cathedral of the Canals’. From Bragborough Hall you’re within walking distance of Braunston Marina where the narrow boats meet.

Learn more ABOUT BRAUNSTON MARINA

Waterside pubs are a great link to the past and The Admiral Nelson Pub is one of the best. A short stroll from Bragborough Hall takes you to the Grand Union Canal towpath where you’ll find the pub near the Braunston tunnel. Inside, families and the occasional dog relax and warm up in front of the welcoming log fire. There’s an excellent selection of local beers and traditional pub food if you’re hungry. Pair a pint with an afternoon watching the colourful visiting canal boats.

You can also find The Wheatsheaf Inn on the village green, The Plough along from the church and the Boat House further along the canal towards Rugby. All within walking distance from The Coach House.

LOCAL MARKET TOWN

DAVENTRY

The market town of Daventry still boasts a twice weekly market with plenty of local, fresh produce and products and where you can grab a bargain too. Daventry is also home to several popular artisan cafes and delis.

Visit the Arc Cinema of an evening and enjoy one of Daventry’s booming restaurants such as Alacati Grill and Murati’s, both of which are on the town’s High Street.

Only 10 mins by car The George Inn at Kilbsy is highly recommended.

MARKET DAYS

TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS

Elliott’s Fruit and Veg
Isla Jane Bakery
Thorne and Sons Butchers
N Chambers Watches and Keys
Dooleys Bird Seeds and Dog Treats
Dak Trading Clothing
S&C Stuart – Cleaning Products and Essentials

TUESDAYS ONLY

Bakus Fabrics
Bainswear Clothing
Mint and Dove

FRIDAYS ONLY

EPL Bakery

OTHER

Ben Sockett Flower Stall – Tuesdays and Fridays from beginning of March – December
Project D Donuts Visits the Market once a month.

Please note stalls are subject to change without prior notice

For one of Northamptonshire’s best parks, head to Daventry Country Park for its reservoir, wildlife and vast green space. Only a 5 minute drive from us and with plenty of opportunity for activities like running (including the weekly Park Run held every Saturday morning), cycling, fishing and with a playpark for children. There is ample parking on site, public toilets and a wonderful waterside cafe to visit, lots to see and do for everyone.

Bragborough Hall Coach House Daventry Country Park Sunset

Bragborough Hall Coach House Daventry Country Park

WARWICKSHIRE MARKET TOWN

RUGBY

Just over the county border in Warwickshire is the market town of Rugby. Art lovers can visit the Rugby Art Gallery, and fans of the sport, which started at the town’s historic Rugby School, can visit the adjunct World Rugby Hall of Fame – a new state-of-the-art museum exhibiting the game’s history and greatest moments.

Rugby Theatre hosts ten productions a year, including classical drama, modern plays and mainstream musicals. Shows there are fun and intimate, with local volunteers the stars of the shows.

There are lots of cosy pubs in the town centre; a few of them have live music and open-mic nights, too, if you fancy a livelier evening. If you’re feeling peckish, then Rugby isn’t short of high street restaurants and independent eateries serving new and exciting breakfasts, brunch, lunch and dinners as well as traditional favourites.