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      Northampton lies deep in English rugby country and brings hidden gems.

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      Franklin’s Gardens

      Capacity: 15,148

       

      There are few more iconic sights in English rugby than that of Franklin’s Gardens, a mainstay of the sport for approaching 150 years.

      Home to Northampton Saints and a regular host of Loughborough Lightning matches, the Gardens is set to play host to eight pool matches across two weeks of exhilarating action. The only venue within the Midlands, Northampton is no stranger to massive rugby moments. England icon Emily Scarratt has fired many a point through the posts there, and adds, “Franklin’s Gardens is a traditional rugby hotbed and we can’t wait to bring the Rugby World Cup there in 2025.

      Things To See And Do

      • Silverstone Circuit and Museum

        The home of the legendary British Grand Prix, take in a day at the track or the museum.

      • Go Ape at Salcey Forest

        One for the kids – or the kids at heart? Go Ape is filled with climbs and courses to get the heart racing.

      • Northampton Museum & Art Gallery

        From Ancient Egypt to the modern day, the Museum and Art Gallery are a perfect way to slow things down.

      • Royal & Derngate Theatre and Northampton Filmhouse

        Take in a show or a film in luxurious surroundings at one of Britain’s finest theatres.

      • Castle Ashby

        10,000 acres of pure beauty, Castle Ashby guarantees a relaxed day of exploration.

      • Delapré Abbey

        Want things to get a little wild? Take a tour through historic rooms and bring history to the modern day.

        While Franklin’s Gardens guarantees the history of 140+ years of rugby action, the area of Northampton adds even more to what is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience.

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