Towns & cities · East Midlands
Great Harrowden
Great Harrowden — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Great Harrowden, the nearest railway station is Wellingborough, located 3.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Great Harrowden is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 90 people. Address: NN9. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.3290°, -0.7100°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Great Harrowden is a village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, with a population (including Hardwick) at the 2011 census of 161. The village is located near the A509 road running between Kettering and Wellingborough. The village formed part of the Orlingbury hundred and the Borough of Wellingborough. Since 2021 it has been within North Northamptonshire unitary authority. The village's name means 'heathen temple hill' from the Old English hearg. Nearby settlements include Little Harrowden, Isham and Finedon.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.3290, -0.7100
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Great Harrowden
- Postcode
- NN9
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Population
- 90
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1963865 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Great Harrowden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Great Harrowden Church (geograph 1834514).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Harrowden
Villages · 1.4 km
Finedon Cally Banks
Wildlife reserves · 2.2 km
Finedon Cally Banks
Forests & woodlands · 2.3 km
Orlingbury
Villages · 2.4 km
Fox And Hounds Public House
Historic pubs · 2.6 km
Isham
Towns & cities · 2.7 km
War Memorial and Attached Wall
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Cenetaph
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Bassets Court
Hostels · 3.0 km
Wellingborough
Museums · 3.1 km
Palace Theatre
Open-air theatres · 3.1 km
Wellingborough War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 3.1 km
Great Harrowden is a small village located in the West Midlands region of England, with a population of 90. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 90
- Constituency
- Daventry
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Great Harrowden
30 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Great Harrowden →
📷 3Theatres · East Midlands
ABC Wellingborough
ABC Wellingborough in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Fox And Hounds Public House
Fox And Hounds Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Ye Golden Lion Public House
Ye Golden Lion Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 4Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of All Hallows
Church of All Hallows — Grade I listed church in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
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📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin — church in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Theatres · East Midlands
The Castle
The Castle is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Wellingborough Museum
Wellingborough Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Croyland Abbey, Wellingborough
Croyland Abbey, Wellingborough — a Grade II*-listed abbey in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
War Memorial and Attached Wall
War Memorial and Attached Wall — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Wellingborough War Memorial
Wellingborough War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Carved Swans Tree
Carved Swans Tree — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Wayside Chair
Wayside Chair — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Lions Head
Lions Head — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Ornate Arched Window
Ornate Arched Window — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Historic Building style upper floor
Historic Building style upper floor — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Wellingborough School
Wellingborough School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Wrenn School
Wrenn School — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Shahjalal Jame Mosque
Shahjalal Jame Mosque — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Islah-Ul-Muslimeen
Islah-Ul-Muslimeen — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Hindu Mandir
Hindu Mandir — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Wellingborough
Wellingborough — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Nearby
📷 5📷 5Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Finedon Cally Banks
Finedon Cally Banks — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Finedon Cally Banks
Finedon Cally Banks is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Fox And Hounds Public House
Fox And Hounds Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · East Midlands
Isham
Isham — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Great Harrowden
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
The Hind Hotel
The Hind Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Wicksteed Park Camping
Wicksteed Park Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Overstone Lakes Caravan Site
Overstone Lakes Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Fox And Hounds Public House
Fox And Hounds Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Ye Golden Lion Public House
Ye Golden Lion Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Bell Inn Public House
The Bell Inn Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Mulso Arms Public House And Barns Attached To North West And South West
Mulso Arms Public House And Barns Attached To North West And South West in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
67 and 69 High Street
67 and 69 High Street in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Harrowden?
- Great Harrowden is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN9), in the parish of Great Harrowden.
- What is Great Harrowden?
- Great Harrowden — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Great Harrowden?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN9.
- Is Great Harrowden a protected site?
- Yes — Great Harrowden is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Great Harrowden free to visit?
- Yes, Great Harrowden is free to enter.
- How do I get to Great Harrowden?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN9.