Museums · East Midlands
Rothwell, Northamptonshire
In or near Harrington.
Rothwell, Northamptonshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Kettering · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rothwell, Northamptonshire is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Rothwell, Northamptonshire, is home to a museum that showcases local history and heritage. Located in the West Midlands, it features exhibits that highlight the area’s past, including archaeological finds and historical artefacts.
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Background
Description
Built in 1735, Rothwell United Reformed Church has a simple facade but has a remarkable interior in a sophisticated classical style. The history of Non-Conformism in Rothwell stretches as far back as 1655, making the town the birthplace of the movement in the English Midlands.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4254, -0.8029
- District
- North Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Rothwell
- Postcode
- NN14 6FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kettering
- Nearest railway station
- Kettering — 6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Rothwell, Northamptonshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Historic pubs · 0.3 km
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Rothwell Market House
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Rothwell
Villages · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rothwell, Northamptonshire?
- Rothwell, Northamptonshire is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN14 6FQ), in the parish of Rothwell.
- What is Rothwell, Northamptonshire?
- Rothwell, Northamptonshire — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rothwell, Northamptonshire?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN14 6FQ.
- How do I get to Rothwell, Northamptonshire?
- The nearest railway station is Kettering, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN14 6FQ.