Towcester
Things to do in Towcester, Northamptonshire
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Towcester sits in the heart of Northamptonshire with a strong connection to motorsport—Silverstone, rated 4.8 from 156 reviews, is the town's headline draw and a major reason many visitors come here. For those wanting to stay nearby, there are around a dozen hotels and guest houses, from the substantial Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa (rated 4.2 from nearly 5,000 reviews) to smaller independent options like The Old Chapel Boutique B&B (rated 5.0 from 54 reviews). Two campsites offer alternative bases, including Whittlebury Park, which has accumulated over 4,700 reviews.
Beyond the racing circuit, the town has quieter attractions within reach. Rookery Open Farm (rated 4.6 from 608 reviews) and Catanger Llama Trekking (rated 4.8 from 144 reviews) appeal to families, while the Towcester Museum (rated 4.7 from 84 reviews) offers local history. The Towcester Centre for Leisure provides facilities for visitors wanting to stay active, and there's a space-themed STEAM event for children.
Eating out is well-catered for. There are two dozen places to eat across a range of styles: The Folly (rated 4.5 from 749 reviews) and The Olive Tree (rated 4.7 from 722 reviews) sit at the upper end, while Jacks Hill Cafe and Truck Stop (rated 4.4 from 1,840 reviews) and The Plantation Restaurant (rated 4.2 from 678 reviews) offer more casual fare. Orchstrate Ltd (rated 4.3 from 1,098 reviews) adds further choice.
Where to stay in Towcester(10)
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Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone
Silverstone Circuit, Towcester
Saracens Head Hotel by Greene King Inns
219 Watling Street West, Towcester
Seawell
Seawell Grounds Foxley, Towcester
Silverstone Bed and Breakfast
The Chantry Coach House, Towcester
The Bartholomew Arms
30 High Street, Towcester
The Grange Silverstone
Abthorpe Road, Towcester
The Monk & Tipster
36 Watling Street, Towcester
The Old Chapel Boutique B&B
Chapel Lane, Towcester
Things to Do in Towcester(6)
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Where to Eat in Towcester(22)
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Attractions Near Towcester
All attractions in Towcester →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Towcester.
3 mi
The Canal Museum
Stoke Bruerne · ⭐ 4.4
7 mi
Go Ape Salcey Forest
Northampton · ⭐ 4.9
7 mi
Salcey Forest
Quinton · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
Danes Camp Leisure Centre
Northampton · ⭐ 4.0
7 mi
Splash House Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes · ⭐ 5.0
8 mi
Stowe Gardens - National Trust
Stowe · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
The Pinnacle
Northampton · ⭐ 4.9
8 mi
Delapre Abbey
Northampton · ⭐ 4.6
Camping in Towcester(2)
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Silverstone Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.8
Windmill Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.6
Whittlebury Park
⭐ 4.2
Catanger Llama Farm
⭐ 4.8 · from £145/night
Dadford Road Campsite
⭐ 4.4
Silverstone Camping at Buzzard Holt Hosting
⭐ 4.4
The Orchard at Stowe
⭐ 5.0 · from £150/night
Weatherhead Farm Accommodation
⭐ 4.7 · from £90/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Towcester
All cottages in Towcester →The Mount View
3 bed · sleeps 6
Racing Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £587
The Stables
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £537
Russell Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £597
Rosebank Barn
8 bed · sleeps 17
Ttich Manor
8 bed · sleeps 17 · from £4,555
Queens Manor
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £687
The Loft at Brackley Town Hall
1 bed · sleeps 3 · from £580
Common questions about Towcester
How many campsites are there in Towcester?
We list 2 campsites in and around Towcester, of which 1 take tents and 1 offer glamping.
Which campsites in Towcester have electric hook-up?
1 of the 2 campsites we list in Towcester offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Towcester?
We list 10 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Towcester.
What is there to do in Towcester?
We list 6 attractions and things to do in and around Towcester.
Where can I eat in Towcester?
We list 22 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Towcester.
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