Towns & cities · South East England
Gayton
Gayton — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gayton in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Northampton, located 7.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Gayton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 703 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 512 people. Address: NN7. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England". Coordinates: 52.1850°, -0.9740°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gayton is a rural village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire, England, 5 miles (8 km) south-west of Northampton town centre. The village is situated on a hill close to the larger villages of Bugbrooke, Milton Malsor and Blisworth, with a linked public footpath network. At the 2011 Census, the population of the parish was 544.
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Background
History
The village's name is probably derived from Old English meaning "Gaega's farm/settlement". The first record of the name was in 1162. Sited near Watling Street, the ancient way from the ports of Kent to Wroxeter, Gayton was not recorded in the Domesday Book survey of 1086 but was probably the unnamed settlement in the Hundred of Towcester held by the knight Sigar of Chocques, who came from the village of that name near Béthune in the north of France. By 1162 it had passed to his relation Robert V of Béthune, being inherited in turn by his eldest son Robert VI, by his second son William II, by William's eldest son Daniel and then by Daniel's younger brother. This was Robert VII, who in 1242…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1850, -0.9740
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Gayton
- Postcode
- NN7
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Population
- 512
- Nearest railway station
- Northampton — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q727475 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Gayton, Northamptonshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Gayton Church - geograph.org.uk - 294701.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gayton Manor House
Stately homes · 0.4 km
The Limes Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.2 km
Bridge Number 45
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Bridge Number 43
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Bridge Number 47
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Rothersthorpe Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Bridge Number 42
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Tiffield Pocket Park
Forests & woodlands · 1.9 km
Gayton Marina Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Kislingbury Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
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Rothersthorpe
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
Eastcote Arms Public House
Historic pubs · 2.3 km
Gayton is a village in the West Midlands with a population of 512. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 512
- Constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Gayton
7 attractions within 12 km.
📷 3Stately homes · South East England
Gayton Manor House
Gayton Manor House — Grade I listed manor house in South Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 42
Bridge Number 42 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 43
Bridge Number 43 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 45
Bridge Number 45 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
The Limes Caravan Park
The Limes Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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Eastcote Arms Public House
Eastcote Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Stately homes · South East England
Gayton Manor House
Gayton Manor House — Grade I listed manor house in South Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
The Limes Caravan Park
The Limes Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 45
Bridge Number 45 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 43
Bridge Number 43 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South East England
Bridge Number 47
Bridge Number 47 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Rothersthorpe Hill
Rothersthorpe Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 100 m.
Where to eat & stay near Gayton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
The Limes Caravan Park
The Limes Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Gayton Marina Caravan Park
Gayton Marina Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · South East England
Hilton Northampton
Hilton Northampton — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.
📷 7Hotels · South East England
The Saracen's Head
The Saracen's Head — a hotel in england west midlands.
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📷 7Hotels · South East England
Travelodge Towcester Sliverstone
Travelodge Towcester Sliverstone — a hotel in england west midlands. 1-star. Brand: Travelodge.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Eastcote Arms Public House
Eastcote Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Compass Public House
The Compass Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Bakers Arms Public House
The Bakers Arms Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Plough Public House
The Plough Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Boat Inn
The Boat Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Melbourne Arms Inn
Melbourne Arms Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gayton?
- Gayton is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN7), in the parish of Gayton.
- What is Gayton?
- Gayton — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England.
- How do I get to Gayton?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN7.
- Is Gayton free to visit?
- Yes, Gayton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gayton?
- The nearest railway station is Northampton, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN7.