Daventry
Things to do in Daventry, Northamptonshire
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Daventry works well as a base for exploring the East Midlands, with more than a dozen hotels and guest houses to choose from. Fawsley Hall, rated 4.6 from over 1,100 reviews, stands out among them, though there are several other established options including the Mercure Daventry Court Hotel and Spa and Hellidon Lakes Golf & Spa Hotel. For those seeking something different, Dodford Grange is rated 5.0 from 142 reviews, and there is a single campsite, Coleman's Hill, which also has a perfect 5.0 rating.
The outdoor attractions centre on green space and activity. Daventry Country Park, rated 4.5 from 1,257 reviews, offers grounds to explore, while Whilton Mill is rated highly at 4.7 from 1,177 reviews. For families with younger children, Tigers Indoor Play provides entertainment indoors. The restaurant scene includes options ranging from Turkish (Alaturka Doner, 4.3 rating) to cycle café dining at Melovelo @ Leisure Lakes (4.6 from 188 reviews), plus various other casual choices. Happy Chef and Subway sit at the more accessible end of the scale.
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Several of the hotels here—Hellidon Lakes, Staverton Park, and Fawsley Hall among them—operate golf courses alongside their accommodation, suggesting Daventry appeals particularly to visitors looking to combine staying somewhere comfortable with outdoor activity. The presence of The Granary at Fawsley (rated 4.5 from 233 reviews) as a separate listing indicates the Fawsley estate is substantial enough to warrant multiple properties. This is a town built for a relaxed break rather than a quick stop.
Annexe Newnham
Murray House, Daventry
Dodford Grange
Dodford Grange, Daventry
Eydon B&B
Barnetts Hill, Daventry
Fawsley Hall
Fawsley North Hants, Daventry
Heart of England Hotel Weedon by Marstons Inns
High Street, Daventry
Hellidon Lakes Golf & Spa Hotel - QHotels
Hellidon, Daventry
Mercure Daventry Court Hotel and Spa
Sedgemoor Way, Daventry
Staverton Park Hotel & Golf Club
Daventry Road, Daventry
Things to Do in Daventry(3)
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Attractions Near Daventry
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4 mi
Total Karting Zero engineered by Rob Smedley
Whitlocks End · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
Draycote Water Country Park
Rugby · ⭐ 3.7
9 mi
Catanger Llama Trekking
Towcester · ⭐ 4.8
9 mi
Icarus Falconry
Holdenby · ⭐ 4.9
9 mi
Coton Manor
Northampton · ⭐ 4.7
9 mi
The Queens Diamond Jubilee Centre
Warwick · ⭐ 4.0
9 mi
Soft Play at The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Centre
Rugby · ⭐ 4.0
10 mi
Sulgrave Manor
Banbury · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Daventry(1)
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Whitefeather Certificated Site
⭐ 4.6
The Orchard at Stowe
⭐ 5.0 · from £150/night
Wigrams Certificated Site
⭐ 4.4
Hill Farm Glamping
⭐ 4.7
Coleman's Hill
⭐ 5.0 · from £95/night
Coleman's Hill Certificated Location
⭐ 5.0 · from £15/night
Podtastic
from £190/night
Sunnyfield Culworth Campsite
⭐ 4.8 · from £25/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Daventry
All cottages in Daventry →The Loft at Tall Trees
1 bed · sleeps 2
Richmond and Rebecca’s Cottages
2 cottages · from £677
Well Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £437
Grace
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £483
The Stables
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £537
Southfield Art Studio
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £383
Southfield Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £413
Southfield Workshop
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £303
Common questions about Daventry
How many campsites are there in Daventry?
We list 1 campsites in and around Daventry, of which 1 offer glamping.
Where can I stay in Daventry?
We list 13 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Daventry.
What is there to do in Daventry?
We list 3 attractions and things to do in and around Daventry.
Where can I eat in Daventry?
We list 6 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Daventry.
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