Kettering
Things to do in Kettering, Northamptonshire
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Kettering is a practical base for families with young children. Wicksteed Park, rated 4.4 from around 9,000 reviews, combines a campsite with an amusement park on the same grounds, making it straightforward for those wanting to stay and play without moving on. West Lodge Farm Park, rated 4.7 from nearly 2,400 reviews, offers another hands-on option for families. For indoor entertainment, there are bowling alleys and soft-play centres: New York Thunderbowl rates 4.3 from over 1,300 reviews, while Kids Play Kettering and Lucky Chuck's both rate 4.7. Hunt Fun Kettering rounds out the attractions focused on active play.
The restaurant scene leans toward informal dining. Bewiched rates 4.8 from 321 reviews and Freedom Cafe rates 4.6 from 230, suggesting these are worth trying. Orsino Bistro, though with fewer reviews at 58, rates 4.9. Taste of India (4.5 from 334 reviews), The Buttery (4.6 from 230), and Stanion Village Hall (4.5 from 57) provide further variety, from curry to traditional fare.
Where to stay in Kettering(11)
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For accommodation, there are a dozen or so hotels and guesthouses. The Kettering Park Hotel & Spa and Royal Hotel Kettering by Payman Club both rate 4.5 from around 2,600 reviews each, making them the largest options. Premier Inn rates 4.0 from over 1,200 reviews; The Woolpack Inn and Barton Hall Hotel both rate 4.4; Holiday Inn Express rates 4.2. Kettering works best for those wanting straightforward family facilities rather than a destination in itself.
Barton Hall Hotel
Barton Road, Kettering
Fuller Rooms
38 Fuller Street, Kettering
Hawthorn House Hotel
Hawthorn House Hotel, Kettering
Holiday Inn Express Kettering
Rockingham Roa, Kettering
Kettering Park Hotel & Spa
Kettering Park Hotel, Kettering
Premier Inn Kettering
Rothwell Road, Kettering
Royal Hotel Kettering by Payman Club
Market Place, Kettering
Travel Plaza Hotel
Harborough Road, Kettering
Things to Do in Kettering(6)
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Attractions Near Kettering
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Hunt Fun Wellingborough
Wellingborough
5 mi
Camp Wilderness at Boughton Woods
Geddington · ⭐ 3.4
6 mi
Corby International Swimming Diving Pool
Corby · ⭐ 4.3
6 mi
Harrington Aviation Museum
Harrington · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Iron Pit Woods Adventure
Corby · ⭐ 4.9
Corby Boating Lake
Corby · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
Elsies Pottery Painting Barn
Market Harborough · ⭐ 5.0
7 mi
Laser Maze
Wellingborough · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Kettering(1)
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Self-Catering Cottages in Kettering
All cottages in Kettering →West View
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,602
Rectory Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £373
Jasmine Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £561
Spinney Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £561
Glebe Farm
2 cottages · from £777
The Courtyard Barn
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £3,068
Clicker’s Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £727
Church Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £587
Common questions about Kettering
How many campsites are there in Kettering?
We list 1 campsites in and around Kettering, of which 1 take tents.
Where can I stay in Kettering?
We list 11 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Kettering.
What is there to do in Kettering?
We list 6 attractions and things to do in and around Kettering.
Where can I eat in Kettering?
We list 11 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Kettering.
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