"The Cobblers" were relegated in 2026 and now play soccer in League Two, the fourth tier. Their Sixfield Stadium (sponsored as PTS Academy Stadium) has a capacity of 7800 and is a mile west of the town centre.
Northampton Town Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Northampton, England. The club competes in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of English football, following relegation from EFL League One.
A classic neo-gothic styled building built in 1861 by Edward William Godwin. It now houses the Northampton Borough Council offices.
A collection of artifacts from Northampton's past with particular homage to the shoe industry that caused the town to first boom.
National Lift Tower
in St James. A 418ft tall tower used for testing lifts.
The only house outside of Scotland to be designed by world-famous architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The House has been beautifully restored and is now a museum. Guided tours are available and there is also a small restaurant. Advanced booking is advised.
The 10th-century Monastery belonged to the congregation of the great Abbey of Cluny in Burgundy, France. The abbey was originally named Abbey of St Mary de la Pré, or literally "The Abbey of St Mary in the Meadow". At the end of the main dive up to the estate, lies one of the three remaining Eleanor Crosses left in Northamptonshire. The abbey was founded in 1145 by Earl Simon de Senlis during the reign of King Stephen and is well worth a visit.
stately home and estate, where Princess Diana is buried.