Desborough

Civil Parish in Northamptonshire

England

Desborough

Desborough with its Leisure Centre from field near Rothwell
Desborough with its Leisure Centre from field near Rothwell Credit: Peter Watkins

Desborough is a civil parish located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. Situated about 6 miles northeast of Kettering and approximately 15 miles west of the county town of Northampton, it is a small town with a population of around 11,000 residents.

Historically, Desborough was known for its thriving boot and shoe industry, which played a significant role in the town's development. Today, the town retains some of its industrial heritage, with a few shoe factories still operating in the area.

Desborough offers a range of amenities to its residents, including several local shops, supermarkets, pubs, and restaurants. The town also has a primary school and a secondary school, providing education for children of all ages.

Nature lovers can enjoy the nearby Desborough Greenway, a linear park that provides a great place for walking, cycling, and enjoying the outdoors. The park follows the route of a disused railway line and offers picturesque views of the surrounding countryside.

Desborough is well-connected to the rest of the county, with good transport links. The town is situated close to the A6 road, which provides easy access to nearby towns and cities. The nearest railway station is Kettering, which offers regular services to London and other major cities.

Overall, Desborough is a small but vibrant town, offering a blend of history, amenities, and natural beauty. With its convenient location and friendly community, it provides a pleasant place to live for its residents.

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Desborough Images

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Desborough with its Leisure Centre from field near Rothwell
Desborough with its Leisure Centre from field near Rothwell
St. Giles at Desborough.
St. Giles at Desborough.
War Memorial.
War Memorial.
The Oak Tree.
The Oak Tree.
To Town Centre.
To Town Centre.
Entrance to West Lodge Rural Centre.
Entrance to West Lodge Rural Centre.
Road Junction.
Road Junction.
T junction Junction on road to Pipewell industrial estate
T junction
Junction on road to Pipewell industrial estate
Aerial mast Outside Desborough
Aerial mast
Outside Desborough
Halfway House
Halfway House
Entrance to Desborough Cemetery
Entrance to Desborough Cemetery
Eveden Limited factory. Originally the CWS Corsetry Factory, Eveden Limited acquired the premises in 1989/90. Eveden Ltd. manufacture lingerie. This view of the north-west side of the factory was taken in Federation Avenue looking towards the B576.
Eveden Limited factory.
Originally the CWS Corsetry Factory, Eveden Limited acquired the premises in 1989/90. Eveden Ltd. manufacture lingerie. This view of the north-west side of the factory was taken in Federation Avenue looking towards the B576.
Chapel in Desborough Cemetery
Chapel in Desborough Cemetery
Old A6 approaching Desborough Now reclassified B576
Old A6 approaching Desborough
Now reclassified B576
Glebe farm
Glebe farm
Rothwell  Desborough road Desborough in the  distance
Rothwell Desborough road
Desborough in the distance
Desborough fire station Desborough fire station, King Street, Desborough, Northamptonshire
Desborough fire station
Desborough fire station, King Street, Desborough, Northamptonshire
Desborough old fire station Desborough old fire station, Havelock Street, Desborough, Northamptonshire is now used by Desborough Car Hire
Desborough old fire station
Desborough old fire station, Havelock Street, Desborough, Northamptonshire is now used by Desborough Car Hire
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Desborough is located at Grid Ref: SP7983 (Lat: 52.442656, Lng: -0.827537)

Unitary Authority: North Northamptonshire

Police Authority: Northamptonshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.442656,-0.827537
Crossing
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4423891/-0.8221155
Pharmacy
Howitts Chemist
Addr City: Kettering
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 10
Addr Postcode: NN14 2QS
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Town: Desborough
Healthcare: pharmacy
Ref: 1035420
Lat/Long: 52.441699/-0.8216385
Cafe
Lucy's Tea Room
Addr City: Kettering
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 81/81a
Addr Postcode: NN14 2ND
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Town: Desborough
Lat/Long: 52.4421693/-0.8214233
The Co-operative Food
Addr City: Kettering
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Postcode: NN14 2QS
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Town: Desborough
Brand: The Co-operative Food
Brand Wikidata: Q107617274
Fhrs Authority: North Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 65074
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 14574
Operator: Central England Co-operative
Operator Wikidata: Q16986583
Shop: supermarket
Website: https://stores.centralengland.coop/northamptonshire/kettering/2-high-street
Lat/Long: 52.4416205/-0.8213514
Fast Food
Dragon City
Addr City: Kettering
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 79
Addr Postcode: NN14 2NB
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Town: Desborough
Cuisine: chinese
Fhrs Authority: North Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 1200978
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 22661
Lat/Long: 52.4418884/-0.8210698
Fast Food
Best Kebab & Pizza
Addr City: Kettering
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 83
Addr Postcode: NN14 2ND
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Town: Desborough
Fhrs Authority: North Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 814151
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 20270
Lat/Long: 52.4422121/-0.821463
Fast Food
Fish and Chips
Addr City: Kettering
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 85
Addr Postcode: NN14 2ND
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Town: Desborough
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Fhrs Authority: North Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 56472
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 12774
Lat/Long: 52.4422441/-0.821518
Bus Stop
Station Road (adj)
Bench: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000096H
Naptan CommonName: Station Road
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: The George
Naptan NaptanCode: nthagawj
Naptan Street: High Street
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 52.442136/-0.8215511
Parking
Buckwell Close
Lat/Long: 52.4413377/-0.8224016
Desborough Cross
Description: A square pillar surmounted with a stone sphere.
Historic: monument
Wikimedia Commons: File:The Cross, Desborough.jpg
Lat/Long: 52.4418491/-0.8213862
Icle Star Gift Shop
Addr City: Kettering
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 81
Addr Postcode: NN14 2ND
Addr Street: High Street
Addr Town: Desborough
Shop: gift
Lat/Long: 52.4421486/-0.8213742
Fast Food
J K Peri Peri Grill
Addr City: Kettering
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 16
Addr Postcode: NN14 2RL
Addr Street: Station Road
Addr Town: Desborough
Fhrs Authority: North Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 1380067
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 23575
Lat/Long: 52.4424854/-0.820469
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Right hand side of entrance near Bus Stop
Emergency: defibrillator
Ref GB The Circuit: 7E3BD5FB-9EAD-4343-A001-116AE271A089
Lat/Long: 52.4414573/-0.821067
Pub
Desborough Town Football Club
Addr City: Desborough
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: NN14 2LJ
Addr Street: Braybrooke Road
Fhrs Authority: North Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 1045692
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 154
Polling Station: 2021
Lat/Long: 52.4448283/-0.8297333
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: NN14 87
Lat/Long: 52.443867/-0.8268821
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: NN14 85
Lat/Long: 52.4416042/-0.8210725
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Ref GB The Circuit: E8DEB311-B155-4CEF-8208-ACBF00A90DE3
Lat/Long: 52.4448553/-0.8315368
Bus Stop
Harrington Road (adj)
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000096OT
Naptan CommonName: Harrington Road
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Harrington Road
Naptan NaptanCode: nthagdat
Naptan Street: Gold Street
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.4432244/-0.8251682
Bus Stop
Harrington Road (opp)
Bin: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000096GS
Naptan CommonName: Harrington Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Harrington Road
Naptan NaptanCode: nthagawg
Naptan Street: Gold Street
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.4431378/-0.8246291
Bus Stop
Sports Ground (opp)
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000096HT
Naptan CommonName: Sports Ground
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Hilltop Avenue
Naptan NaptanCode: nthagawt
Naptan Street: Braybrooke Road
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.4450228/-0.8318657
Bus Stop
Sports Ground (adj)
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000096SG
Naptan CommonName: Sports Ground
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Sports Ground
Naptan NaptanCode: nthdpgjt
Naptan Street: Braybrooke Road
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 52.4448005/-0.8303154
Bus Stop
Station Road (opp)
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000096L
Naptan CommonName: Station Road
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Library
Naptan NaptanCode: nthagdaj
Naptan Street: High Street
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.4410728/-0.8208029
Bus Stop
Alexandra Road (adj)
Naptan AtcoCode: 300000096HR
Naptan CommonName: Alexandra Road
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Alexandra Road
Naptan NaptanCode: nthagawp
Naptan Street: Harrington Road
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.442765/-0.826351
Restaurant
The R Inn Tapas & Grill
Addr City: Desborough
Addr Housename: The Ritz And Conferencing Suites
Addr Housenumber: 7-9
Addr Postcode: NN14 2RL
Addr Street: Station Road
Fhrs Authority: North Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 1561508
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 24147
Lat/Long: 52.4423522/-0.8202598
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: on corner of building
Emergency: defibrillator
Ref GB The Circuit: 2C75257E-2934-4857-9FFA-816B54B70375
Lat/Long: 52.4431359/-0.8284768
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