Towns & cities · East Midlands
Mears Ashby
Mears Ashby — 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 · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Mears Ashby is located in the West Midlands, with the nearest railway station being Wellingborough, approximately 6.6 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Mears Ashby is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 442 people. Address: NN6. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.2933°, -0.7721°.
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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
Mears Ashby is a village in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It lies between the county town of Northampton and Wellingborough and was in the West ward of borough council of Wellingborough area which also included Sywell prior to local government reform in 2021. At the time of the 2011 census, it had a population of 473. The villages name means 'Ash-tree farm/settlement' or perhaps, 'Aski's farm/settlement'. The village was held by Robert de Mares in 1242.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2933, -0.7721
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Mears Ashby
- Postcode
- NN6
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Population
- 442
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q594057 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mears Ashby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mears Ashby Hall.png (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Sywell
Museums · 1.4 km
Sywell Aviation Museum
Museums · 1.4 km
Sywell Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.5 km
Sywell
Villages · 1.8 km
Northamptonshire
Museums · 2.0 km
Overstone Lakes Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 2.5 km
Ecton Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.6 km
Wilby War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Wilby
Villages · 3.0 km
The George Inn Public House And Barn Attached To West
Historic pubs · 3.1 km
Overstone Park School
Parks · 3.2 km
Hardwick
Towns & cities · 3.2 km
Mears Ashby is a village in the West Midlands with a population of 442. Our guide lists N nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 442
- Constituency
- Daventry
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Things to see in Mears Ashby
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The Old Swan Public House
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The George Inn Public House And Barn Attached To West
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Worlds End Public House And Attached Barn To East
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Stags Head Public House
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📷 4Historic churches · East Midlands
All Saints' Church, Earls Barton
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Church of St Mary Magdalene
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Ecton Hall
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Ecton House
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · East Midlands
Sywell Reservoir
Sywell Reservoir — reservoir in Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Sywell Aviation Museum
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Wilby War Memorial
Wilby War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ecton War Memorial Shrine
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📷 5Literary houses · East Midlands
Earls Barton Castle
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Earls Barton Berry Mount
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Nearby
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Sywell Aviation Museum
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📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · East Midlands
Sywell Reservoir
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Northamptonshire
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Overstone Lakes Caravan Site
Overstone Lakes Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Mears Ashby
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Overstone Lakes Caravan Site
Overstone Lakes Caravan Site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
The Hind Hotel
The Hind Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
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📷 3Campsites · East Midlands
Grendon Lake Camping
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The George Inn Public House And Barn Attached To West
The George Inn Public House And Barn Attached To West in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Worlds End Public House And Attached Barn To East
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Stags Head Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Old Swan Public House
The Old Swan Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Three Horseshoes Public House
Three Horseshoes Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Stag's Head Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mears Ashby?
- Mears Ashby is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN6), in the parish of Mears Ashby.
- What is Mears Ashby?
- Mears Ashby — village and civil parish in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mears Ashby?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN6.
- Is Mears Ashby a protected site?
- Yes — Mears Ashby is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Mears Ashby free to visit?
- Yes, Mears Ashby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mears Ashby?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN6.