Visiting Northampton town centre
Welcome to Northampton town centre, a bustling centre packed with great culture, venues, an amazing food and drink offer, shops and entertainment.
Our town is notably world famous for its boot and shoe industry, and although production levels are not what they used to be, the town still boasts many high-end manufacturers, while the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery on Guildhall Road boasts the biggest shoe collection in the world.
78 Derngate, the only house in England designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh, attracts visitors from around the globe, while our award winning Royal & Derngate theatres draw crowds from across the country.
#PayItForwardNN Support Hub
Now, during this unprecedented period of crisis, is the time to support each other. To facilitate this Northampton town centre Business Improvement District (BID) has launched this #PayItForwardNN support hub – to help fellow businesses in our town centre manage through this crisis.
Many businesses are in need of advice and support and are struggling with the snap downturn in custom.
Food & Drink Directory
Our incredible array of cafes and restaurants, award winning bars and venues offer visitors a huge range of food and drink options.
Use this directory to navigate yourself around the town centre. Discover new places, visit your favourites and pop into cafes and bars you may never have spotted before.
BID Team
Hosts
Our Hosts patrol the town centre, support businesses and welcome visitors into the town centre.
Board
Many thanks to our BID Directors who volunteer their time to steer projects and events.
