Kettering: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Head to Wicksteed Park and enjoy a great time in Kettering with more than 30 exciting rides and activities. The park is divided into several different zones, such as Thrill Zone, Heritage Zone, Splash Zone, and Adventure Zone. Here, you can ride all the fantastic rides the park has, such as the sway rider, carousel, roller coaster, water chute, and many more. All the amazing things that you can do here will guarantee that this place is well worth a visit.
Wicksteed Park
DOWNTOWN
Discover the local history of Kettering at the Manor House Museum. This museum has an amazing collection of fascinating objects ranging from archeological, natural history, geology to costumes. There's also a gift shop that sells items related to the museums.
Manor House Museum
SHOPPING
The Yards is a fantastic place to visit. Here, you will find an abundance of awesome unique shops that offer some amazing local products such as clothes, souvenirs, and local artworks. The bright and colorful atmosphere of this place makes it well worth a visit.
The Yards Kettering
FOOD & DRINK
Kettering has a wide and diverse choice of food. You can find Indian, Caribbean, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Thai, and even Bangladeshi dishes in Kettering. And for the drink, Kettering has several great bars where you can get specialty drinks from each bar.
CULTURE
Kettering is home to various cultural events that reflect the diversity of the town such as The Northamptonshire Good Food and Drink Festival, West Lodge Farm Park’s Lambing Festival, Kettfest, and many more. Every month, there are different festivals ranging from music, food, and nature.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Peak season: From July to August is the ideal time to visit Kettering. The weather during this time is very comfortable with sunny days and mild temperatures which allows visitors to explore Kettering's attraction without having to worry about much rain.
HOTEL
Stay at Kettering Park Hotel & Spa and enjoy the amazing amenities the hotel offers. An indoor pool, a spa, a bar, and a fitness center are available for guests to enjoy. You will also get easy access to get to the Wicksteed park since the hotel is located only 1.8 miles away from the park. Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa is another great option of accommodation in Kettering. The hotel that is situated in a 15th-century country mansion will make you feel like you're going back in time. Here, there are also a spa, an indoor pool, a bar, and a fitness center that will make your stay more enjoyable.
Kettering Park Hotel & Spa
Rushton Hall Hotel and Spa
RESTAURANT
Come to Kino Lounge and taste the delicious foods they offer. Set in a beautiful old cinema building, this restaurant provides delicious foods that will guarantee to satisfy your appetites, such as burgers, tapas, sandwiches, salads, as well as some beef and chicken dishes. The various different kinds of seating and the atmosphere of the restaurant makes this place a cool place for a hangout. Trading Post Ketteringis another great restaurant that serves tasty classic British dishes as well as some pub grubs. An amazing range of drinks, from draught beer, wine, and spirits are available to complement your food.
Kino Lounge
Trading Post Kettering
CAFE
Grab a quick bite at Bewiched Coffee, an excellent local coffee chain in Kettering. The delicious breakfast menu, from sandwiches, cakes, and paninis can be ordered here along with some amazing coffee drinks. Teas, hot chocolate, and milkshakes are also available for you who don't drink coffee. Mental Monkey Coffee Shop is another awesome cafe in Kettering that has a nice ambiance and a unique interior design. A great selection of coffee and cakes this place has makes it one of the most favorite spots in Kettering for a hangout.
Bewiched Coffee
Mental Monkey Coffee Shop
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Alexandra Arms is an awesome place to spend a night out in Kettering. This nice and friendly pub offers a number of different ales, beers, and ciders. This place also has a traditional appearance and unique interior decoration that are worth checking out. You can also come to Decades Kettering, another great place to enjoy amazing drinks, DJ performance, and party in a fun atmosphere.
Alexandra Arms
Decades Kettering
INTERESTING PLACE
Eleanor Cross Geddington is one of the most iconic monuments in Kettering. This monument was built between 1291 and 1295 by King Edward I in memory of his wife, Eleanor of Castile. Today, this monument is the best-preserved and the only monument that has a triangular shape. Experience the farm and country life at the West Lodge Rural Centre. Here, you can do many exciting activities related to farming, such as a ride on a tractor, ride a pony, see a piglet racing, handle small animals, as well as the opportunity of seeing different kinds of farm animals closely such as cows, sheep, pigs, goats, and many more.
Eleanor Cross, Geddington
West Lodge Rural Centre
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Explore the contemporary arts in Kettering at the Alfred East Gallery. This gallery is home to a great collection of paintings dating back to the 19th century to the modern era. The admission to enter the gallery is free and you can explore and admire the artworks that are in the gallery as much as you want. See the magnificent beauty of the Boughton House, one of Britain's greatest country houses. The building that was built in the 16th century is now open to the public for a guided tour. The building is even more stunning with the garden and sprawling green field.
Alfred East Gallery
Boughton House
