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The 10 best things you can do or see with your family when visiting Kettering - Northamptonshire
Most of my clients who don’t live locally or those who travel from abroad very often decide to arrive in Kettering the day before their family photoshoot.
They book a hotel nearby the studio and have an early night to be rested and ready for the next day.
If you plan to arrive a day before your scheduled session, you can have some quality family time visiting nearby attractions.
Below, I have listed the 10 best things you can see or do when you come to Kettering for your photoshoot experience. All of those places are located no more than 40 mins away from the studio address.
1. KIRBY HALL - Kirby Ln, Deene, Gretton, Corby NN17 3EN
18 mins away from the PHOTOGRAPHY studio address
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Kirby Hall is one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses, once owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth I.
Although this vast mansion is partly roofless, the walls show the exceptionally rich decoration that proclaims that its successive owners were always at the forefront of new ideas about architecture and design.
The Great Hall remains intact, refitted and redecorated to authentic 17th- and 18th-century specifications.
2. ROCKINGHAM CASTLE - Rockingham, Market Harborough LE16 8TH
15 mins away from the PHOTOGRAPHY studio address
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William the Conqueror ordered a motte and bailey Castle to be built at Rockingham around 1070. The Castle has welcomed many Kings and Queens including Richard the Lionheart, King John, Edward I, and Queen Eleanor. Their lasting influence can still be seen in many parts of the castle and grounds today.In 1544 Henry VIII granted Rockingham Castle to Edward Watson who turned the (by then) dilapidated Castle into a family home. Since then, for almost 500 years, Rockingham Castle has remained in the hands of the Watson family. The Castle saw action during the Civil War and later, Charles Dickens, a family friend, performed plays here.
Today the Castle is the home of James and Elizabeth Saunders Watson and their three children, the direct descendants of Edward Watson.
3. CASTLE ASHBY GARDENS - CASTLE ASHBY, NORTHAMPTON NN7 1LQ
28 MINS AWAY FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO ADDRESS
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Castle Ashby is the ancestral home of the 7th Marquess of Northampton.
Wander through its gardens, open 365 days of the year, and you are taking a walk through history. Set in the heart of a 10,000-acre estate, the 35 acres of extensive gardens are a combination of several styles including the romantic Italian Gardens, the unique Orangery and impressive Arboretum.
The full Castle Ashby experience also involves a menagerie, children’s play area, plant centre, tea room and gift shop.
4. West Lodge Farm Park - Back Lane, Desborough, Kettering NN14 2SH
18 MINS AWAY FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO ADDRESS
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West Lodge Farm is an award winning farm park where children and adults of all ages can have hands on experiences of farm and country life. There are so many opportunities to explore the whole farm; the livestock, the walks and nature trails, the fields, the streams and the machinery.
Visitors can also handle the rabbits and guinea pigs in cuddle corner, take a pony ride, watch the very popular piglet race or play in the playground or in the timber play adventure barn.
5. Wicksteed Park - Barton Rd, Kettering NN15 6NJ
5 MINS AWAY FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO ADDRESS
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Visit Wicksteed Theme Park and discover our 147 acre park with over 30 exciting rides and activities, including one of the longest zip wires in the UK.
6. STANWICK LAKES - Stanwick, Wellingborough NN9 6GY
20 MINS AWAY FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO ADDRESS
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Stanwick Lakes is a unique 750 acre countryside attraction and nature reserve located in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Nene Valley. There are extensive and imaginative play areas, open spaces and paths that families, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers can explore at leisure. The visitor centre, with café, shop and function space, hosts events, family celebrations, business meetings and craft workshops throughout the year.
7. Adrenaline Alley - 6 Priors Haw Rd, Corby NN17 5PH
15 MINS AWAY FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO ADDRESS
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Europe’s largest urban sports centre with professional riding areas for BMX bikes, skateboards and scooters.
8. Coton Manor Garden - Coton Manor Nr, Guilsborough, Northampton NN6 8RQ
28 MINS AWAY FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO ADDRESS
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This beautiful garden at Coton Manor occupies a hillside position extending down from the 17th century manor house constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone. The 10 acre garden has luxuriant borders that will delight the plant enthusiast while everyone will enjoy the garden’s charm and special atmosphere, with colour and interest throughout the seasons. Beyond the garden is a magical five acre bluebell wood and a wildflower meadow.
The Stableyard Cafe serves homemade lunches and teas when the garden is open. The extensive nursery has over a thousand varieties of plants, many of which are unusual and are propagated from the garden.
9. Aqua Park Rutland - Bull Brig Ln, Whitwell, Oakham LE15 8BL
40 MINS AWAY FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO ADDRESS
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The biggest and the best inflatable Aqua Park in the UK.
Fun for adults and children alike, the 100m x 80m inflatable obstacle course is available throughout the summer season
10. Kids Play Kettering - Kettering Leisure Village, Thurston Dr, Kettering NN15 6PB
8 MINS AWAY FROM THE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO ADDRESS
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Come and explore our giant play structure, tangle tower, climbing wall, drop slide and dodgems – every corner is bursting with fun. We have a wonderful imagination village for toddlers and serve fresh coffee and snacks so grown-ups can relax and enjoy themselves too.