Towns & cities · East Midlands
Brixworth
Brixworth — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsford and Brampton · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brixworth in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, which is 4.1 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Brixworth is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1,158 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 5,162 people. Address: NN6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England". Coordinates: 52.3290°, -0.9040°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Brixworth is a village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, England. The 2001 census recorded a parish population of 5,162, increasing to 5,228 at the 2011 census. The village's All Saints' Church is of Anglo-Saxon origin.
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Background
History
in Brixworth]] The place-name 'Brixworth' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Briclesworde. The name means 'Beorhtel's or Beorhthelm's homestead or enclosure'. A lengthy article about the history of the parish appears in the Victoria County History for Northamptonshire, volume 4, which was published in 1937. Its text can be consulted at British History Online. The main road from Northampton to Market Harborough passed through the village, where a number of inns served the needs of travellers for refreshment, lodging and a change of horses. The buildings of two present-day pubs in the village date back to the era of horse-drawn transport: In 1819 Sir Charles…
Description
All Saints' Church is one of the oldest, largest and most complete Anglo-Saxon churches in the country. It was founded circa 680 AD and was called "the finest Romanesque church north of the Alps" by Sir Alfred Clapham.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3290, -0.9040
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Brixworth
- Postcode
- NN6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Population
- 5,162
- Nearest railway station
- Pitsford and Brampton — 4.1 km
- Official site
- www.brixworthonline.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q921472 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brixworth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brixworth Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Brixworth market cross
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Brixworth War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
Brixworth Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 0.5 km
All Saints' Church, Brixworth
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Fire Service Monument
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Pitsford Water - Picnic Site
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
The Griffin Inn
Historic pubs · 2.8 km
Pitsford Water
Wildlife reserves · 2.8 km
Pitsford
Villages · 2.9 km
Pitsford School
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km
Church of St Andrew
Historic churches · 3.1 km
Holy Family of Nazareth Convent School
Historic churches · 3.1 km
Brixworth is a village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 5,162. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 5,162
- Constituency
- Daventry
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Brixworth
18 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Brixworth →
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All Saints' Church, Brixworth
All Saints' Church, Brixworth — historic church in Brixworth, Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Brixworth Abbey
Brixworth Abbey — monastery in Northamptonshire, England.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Fire Service Monument
Fire Service Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Pitsford Water
Pitsford Water — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Griffin Inn
The Griffin Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Heritage railways · East Midlands
Northampton and Lamport Railway
The Northampton and Lamport Railway is a standard gauge heritage railway in Northamptonshire, England. It is based at Pitsford and Brampton station, near the villages of Pitsford and Chapel Brampton,
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Pitsford Water - Picnic Site
Pitsford Water - Picnic Site — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Brixworth market cross
Brixworth market cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · East Midlands
St John the Baptist's Church, Boughton
St John the Baptist's Church, Boughton — a Grade II*-listed church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Brixworth War Memorial
Brixworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
The Hawking Tower
The Hawking Tower — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Pitsford School
Pitsford School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Holy Family of Nazareth Convent School
Holy Family of Nazareth Convent School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Military museums · East Midlands
Midshires Way
Midshires Way — a military museum in england west midlands.
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📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Bramptons Hill
Bramptons Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 122 m.
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Brixworth market cross
Brixworth market cross — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Brixworth War Memorial
Brixworth War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Brixworth Abbey
Brixworth Abbey — monastery in Northamptonshire, England.
📷 4Historic churches · East Midlands
All Saints' Church, Brixworth
All Saints' Church, Brixworth — historic church in Brixworth, Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Fire Service Monument
Fire Service Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Pitsford Water - Picnic Site
Pitsford Water - Picnic Site — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Brixworth
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Overstone Lakes Caravan Site
Overstone Lakes Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Billing Aquadrome
Billing Aquadrome — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Griffin Inn
The Griffin Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Windmill Inn
The Windmill Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Queen Adelaide Inn
Queen Adelaide Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Fox And Hounds Public House
The Fox And Hounds Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Wheatsheaf Inn
The Wheatsheaf Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Marholm — village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, UK.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brixworth?
- Brixworth is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6), in the parish of Brixworth.
- What is Brixworth?
- Brixworth — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England.
- How do I get to Brixworth?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6.
- Is Brixworth free to visit?
- Yes, Brixworth is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brixworth?
- The nearest railway station is Pitsford and Brampton, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6.