Villages · East Midlands
Whiston
In or near Grendon.
Whiston — a village in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough · 9.2 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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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.
Place summary
Whiston is a village located in the West Midlands. It features typical rural architecture and provides a glimpse into everyday life in the region. The village is surrounded by scenic countryside, making it a quiet place to explore local walking routes. Whiston offers a sense of community and a chance to experience the tranquillity of village life in the heart of the West Midlands.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2378, -0.7571
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Cogenhoe and Whiston
- Postcode
- NN7 1NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wellingborough — 9.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634144 (CC BY 4.0)
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Castle Ashby War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
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Castles · 1.6 km
Cogenhoe
Villages · 1.8 km
John Hobson
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Castle Ashby House
Castles · 2.0 km
Church of St Mary Magdalen, Castle Ashby
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Remains Of Former Greenhouse, Attached Monument, Wall, Gate And Gatepiers
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Terracotta Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
Bathstone Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.5 km
Grendon
Towns & cities · 2.7 km
Grendon Lake Camping
Campsites · 2.8 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin — Grade I listed church in Whiston, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Castle Ashby War Memorial
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📷 5Castles · East Midlands
Castle Ashby
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John Hobson
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📷 3Castles · East Midlands
Castle Ashby House
Castle Ashby House — country house in Castle Ashby, Northamptonshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Whiston
Places to stay
📷 3Campsites · East Midlands
Grendon Lake Camping
Grendon Lake Camping — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Billing Aquadrome
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Overstone Lakes Caravan Site
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
The Hind Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 3Historic pubs · East Midlands
Half Moon
Half Moon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Old Swan Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Stags Head Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Three Horseshoes Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Billing Aquadrome
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whiston?
- Whiston is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN7 1NN), in the parish of Cogenhoe and Whiston.
- What is Whiston?
- Whiston — a village in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Whiston?
- The nearest railway station is Wellingborough, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN7 1NN.
- Is Whiston a protected site?
- Yes — Whiston is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whiston?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN7 1NN. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.