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  Northampton

Situated in the heart of England and well known for its footwear and leather industries. Offering a compact central shopping area, there is everything the discerning shopper needs. Popular high street stores and independent retailers can all be found within easy walking distance. In the heart of the town centre lies Market Square. The town’s ancient market dates back 750 years and still takes pride of place in the centre as a bustling shopping area, boasting one of the largest open air markets in the country. There are also several district shopping areas nearby.

Offering plenty of scope in both the state and private sector in and around the town, not forgetting the church schools. The University College is the largest college of higher education in the country and is bidding for full university status.

Althorp, the family home of the Spencer family and where the late Princess of Wales is laid to rest, is well worth a visit. The town also offers two contrasting theatres, the contemporary Derngate and the beautiful Victorian Royal Theatre. The Roadmender Arts Venue has recently received a Civic Trust Award for its design and offers the best in contemporary live music, cutting edge performance theatre and visual art.

With a population of 200,000, Northampton is the biggest town in England but still remains the urban centre at the heart of a rural county. Boasting a high quality of life with a large range of housing available to suit almost every size pocket and every taste from family homes to town centre apartments.

Serviced by major road and rail links, with the M1, M6 and A14 all easily accessible and an ideal mid-England location with London only an hour away by rail and road. Luton, Birmingham, Stansted and East Midlands International Airports are all within an hours drive.

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