Northampton, traditionally known for its shoemaking and other leather related industries, has now developed into an important regional business centre for many of Britain’s top companies, due largely to its unbeatable geographical location, (67 miles (108 km) north of London). In recent years over 200 companies, including 70 from overseas have moved into the town including National Panasonic, Wells Soft Drinks, Barclays Head Office, Avon Cosmetics, Carlsberg-Tetley and British Timken. Others that have joined them are Coca Cola Schweppes, MFI, Scholl, Tesco, Black and Decker, Nationwide.
Northampton attractions:
• Abington museum- Abington Museum is a 15th Century manor house now home to Northamptonshire’s military history, a 19th Century fashion gallery and the story of Northampton life ‘from the cradle to the grave’
• Northampton balloon festival- The three-day Northampton Balloon Festival takes place every August. Having previously been held on the racecourse in Northampton, it now takes place at Billing Aquadrome
• Northampton museum and art gallery- The museum houses the largest collection of footwear in the world, other collections include decorative arts, Italian 15th – 18th century paintings and British art, Northampton’s history from Stone Age to the present date. Admission if free.
• Avenue gallery- A part of the main university in Northampton, this gallery holds a large and interesting collection of contemporary art. A great deal of the pieces on show have been created by students at the centre who are some of the best trained in this field anywhere in the country. There are also regular visiting exhibitions from other academic institutions and galleries across Europe.
• The royal derngate- Royal & Derngate is one of northamptons largest attractions offering a diverse programme of work with everything from drama to dance, stand-up comedy to classical music, children’s shows to opera on its stages. Some of the biggest names and shows on tour can be found here, alongside a programme of widely acclaimed in-house produced work. The theatre also offers a programme of Creative Projects that gives people the chance to get involved in performing, writing or to find out more about what goes on behind the scenes.
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