Towns & cities · East Midlands
Harrington
Harrington — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Harrington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 145 people. Address: NN6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.4170°, -0.8619°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Harrington is a village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England, administered by North Northamptonshire council. At the time of the 2001 census, the parish's population was 154 people, including Thorpe Underwood but reducing to 146 at the 2011 Census. The Church of England parish church of St Peter and St Paul is located north-east of the village itself.
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Background
History
The villages name origin is uncertain. 'Farm/settlement connected with Heathuhere' or farm/settlement of the Heather dwellers'. After the dissolution of the monasteries, the Saunders family became lords of the manor of Harrington. In the 17th century the manor house passed by marriage to the Stanhope and then the Tollemache families until it was pulled down in 1745 by Lionel Tollemache, 4th Earl of Dysart. A stone pillar from one of the gateposts now stands in the middle of Desborough. The site of the manor house is called 'The Falls' with the 'Park' adjoining. The Falls contains the remains of terraces, fishponds and a sunken garden, which may have had a fountain. The fishponds were…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4170, -0.8619
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Harrington
- Postcode
- NN6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Population
- 145
- Nearest railway station
- Market Harborough — 7.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1841067 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Harrington, Northamptonshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Peter and St. Paul Church at Harrington. - geograph.org.uk - 363432.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Site of manor house
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Site of Manor House (Earthworks)
Manor houses · 0.4 km
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Villages · 0.6 km
Harrington Aviation Museum
Museums · 1.7 km
Arthingworth Manor
Stately homes · 2.3 km
S/T Nunnery Farm
Campsites · 2.6 km
RAF Harrington
Museums · 2.7 km
Carpetbaggers Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Draughton
Literary houses · 3.0 km
Rothwell Gullet
Forests & woodlands · 3.2 km
Rothwell Gullet
Wildlife reserves · 3.4 km
Anglican And Methodist Church Of St Giles
Historic churches · 3.8 km
Harrington is a town in the West Midlands with a population of 145. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 145
- Constituency
- Kettering
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Harrington
25 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Harrington →
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Rothwell House Hotel
Rothwell House Hotel in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Rowell Charter Inn
Rowell Charter Inn in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stately homes · East Midlands
Arthingworth Manor
Arthingworth Manor — manor house in Arthingworth, Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Carpetbaggers Memorial
Carpetbaggers Memorial is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of Holy Trinity — Grade I listed church in Rothwell, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Glendon Hall
Glendon Hall — house in Rushton, North Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Follies · East Midlands
Rothwell Bone Crypt
Rothwell Bone Crypt is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Forests & woodlands · East Midlands
Rothwell Gullet
Rothwell Gullet is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Rothwell Gullet
Rothwell Gullet — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Rothwell Market House
Rothwell Market House — Grade I listed house in Rothwell, North Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Site of manor house
Site of manor house — archaeological site in Harrington, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 5Wildlife reserves · East Midlands
Tailby Meadow
Tailby Meadow — nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · East Midlands
Site of Manor House (Earthworks)
Site of Manor House (Earthworks) — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Harrington Aviation Museum
Harrington Aviation Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Rothwell Arts and Heritage centre
Rothwell Arts and Heritage centre — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Rothwell War Memorial, Northamptonshire
Rothwell War Memorial, Northamptonshire — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Rothwell, Northamptonshire
Rothwell, Northamptonshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
RAF Harrington
RAF Harrington — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Vineyards · East Midlands
Glendon
Glendon — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · East Midlands
Draughton
Draughton — a literary house museum in england west midlands.
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📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Site of manor house
Site of manor house — archaeological site in Harrington, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Manor houses · East Midlands
Site of Manor House (Earthworks)
Site of Manor House (Earthworks) — a manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Harrington Aviation Museum
Harrington Aviation Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stately homes · East Midlands
Arthingworth Manor
Arthingworth Manor — manor house in Arthingworth, Daventry, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Harrington
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Country Bumpkin Yurts
Country Bumpkin Yurts — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Wicksteed Park Camping
Wicksteed Park Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Rowell Charter Inn
Rowell Charter Inn in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Rothwell House Hotel
Rothwell House Hotel in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Thornhill Arms Public House
Thornhill Arms Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Three Swans Hotel
The Three Swans Hotel in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Fox Inn Public House
Fox Inn Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Shoulder Of Mutton Public House
The Shoulder Of Mutton Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harrington?
- Harrington is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6), in the parish of Harrington.
- What is Harrington?
- Harrington — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Harrington?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6.
- Is Harrington free to visit?
- Yes, Harrington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harrington?
- The nearest railway station is Market Harborough, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6.