Kettering is an industrial market town with markets held on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Like other towns in Northamptonshire, Kettering grew in the 19th century with the development of the boot and shoe industry. The Horsemarket Bus Interchange is ½ mile from the railway station.
The Manor House is one of the oldest buildings in Kettering. It houses a museum of local history
telling the story of Kettering and its people. Gardens. Events programme. Admission free.
Open closed for redevelopment.
www.cornerstone-kettering.co.uk
The Gallery holds a varied collection with works by many notable British artists and large collections
by local artists Sir Alfred East and Thomas Cooper Gotch. Exhibitions and events programme. Admission free.
Open closed for redevelopment.
www.cornerstone-kettering.co.uk
An amusement park in historic landscaped parkland with rides and activities, including the 2 foot gauge
Wicksteed Park Railway. Gardens and walking trails. Café and other refreshment facilities.
Open Park Daily from 0930, see website for rides.
www.wicksteedpark.org
Bus 50 from Northfield Avenue near station to near Park entrance, 12 minutes journey.
M-S hourly. Additional buses 16 and 48 from Horsemarket Bus Interchange (½ mile from station).
Operated by Stagecoach.
An extraordinary folly built 1593-97 for Sir Thomas Gresham. All its features come in threes,
intended to symbolise the Holy Trinity.
Open by pre-booked visit, see website.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus 19 from Bus Interchange (½ mile from station) to opposite entrance shortly
after Desborough, about 35 minutes journey. M-S hourly.
Operated by Stagecoach.
Buses also operate from Corby.
