Blakesley is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN12 8RW), in the parish of Blakesley.

How do I get to Blakesley?

Drivers can use postcode NN12 8RW.

Is Blakesley free to visit?

Yes, Blakesley is free to enter.

How do I get to Blakesley?

Drivers can navigate to postcode NN12 8RW. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.

Towns & cities · South East England

Blakesley

Free admission

Blakesley — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, UK.

Blakesley, towns & cities in South East England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–6 h

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Blakesley is located in the West Midlands, with the postcode NN12 8RW for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the town is free. There is no nearest railway station mentioned, so please plan your visit accordingly.

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Blakesley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 967 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 492 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.1465°, -1.0857°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Blakesley is a village in the West Northamptonshire unitary authority area of Northamptonshire, England. It is about 5 miles (8 km) west of Towcester. It is about 400 feet (120 m) above sea level according to Ordnance Survey. North-west of Blakesley, and now contiguous with it, is the hamlet of Quinbury End.

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Background

History

The name is believed to have come from an Old English place-name meaning "Blaecwulf's wood or clearing" (or "black wolf's wood/clearing"). Over time the name contracted to the present form. The name of the brook running through the village, the Black Ouse, was derived from the name of the village, and not the other way round as sometimes claimed.

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Coordinates: 52.1465, -1.0857
District: West Northamptonshire
Parish: Blakesley
Postcode: NN12 8RW
Parliamentary constituency: South Northamptonshire
Population: 492

Sources

wikidata: Q944900 (CC0)
wikipedia: Blakesley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Blakesley - geograph.org.uk - 225507.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

Blakesley is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 492. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.

At a glance

Population: 492
Constituency: South Northamptonshire
Top categories near here: 2 B&Bs
2 Villages
2 Historic pubs
1 Stately homes
1 Historic churches

Things to see in Blakesley

9 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Blakesley →

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Stately homes · South East England

Blakesley Hall

Blakesley Hall — Northamptonshire manor hourse.

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Historic churches · South East England

Church of St Botolph

Church of St Botolph — church in Slapton, Northamptonshire, England, UK.

FreeGrade I↗ whittlewoodparishes.org.uk

War Memorial at Litchborough - geograph.org.uk - 4973641

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Memorials & monuments · South East England

Litchborough War Memorial

Litchborough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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B&Bs · South East England

Kendal House B&B

Kendal House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.

↗ bedandbreakfast.uk

Footpath to Woodend - geograph.org.uk - 5273272

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B&Bs · South East England

B&B Christacorn House

B&B Christacorn House — a bed-and-breakfast in england west midlands.

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Villages · South East England

Slapton

Slapton — a village in england west midlands.

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Villages · South East England

Litchborough

Litchborough — a village in england west midlands.

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Historic pubs · South East England

Old Red Lion Public House

Old Red Lion Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs · South East England

The Bartholomew Arms Public House

The Bartholomew Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.