Brington

Civil Parish in Northamptonshire

England

Brington

Avenue at Althorp Avenue on the road approaching Althorp.
Avenue at Althorp Credit: Philip Halling

Brington is a civil parish located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. It is situated approximately 6 miles west of the town of Northampton and covers an area of around 7 square kilometers. The village is nestled in the picturesque countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland.

Brington has a population of around 800 residents, and its history can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The village is known for its charming, traditional stone cottages and historic buildings, which create a quaint and welcoming atmosphere.

One of the notable landmarks in Brington is the All Saints Church, a Grade I listed building dating back to the 13th century. This beautiful church features stunning architecture and intricate stained glass windows. The village also has a primary school, providing education for local children.

Although Brington is a small village, it offers a range of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, a community center, and a small shop for everyday essentials. The village also has a pub, the Red Lion, which is a popular gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.

The surrounding countryside offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also known for its picturesque walks along the Nene Way and the Brampton Valley Way.

Overall, Brington is a peaceful and charming village, offering a close-knit community and a tranquil setting for residents and visitors to enjoy.

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Brington Images

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Avenue at Althorp Avenue on the road approaching Althorp.
Avenue at Althorp
Avenue on the road approaching Althorp.
The Deer Park, Althorp A fine cedar tree in the Deer Park at Althorp.
The Deer Park, Althorp
A fine cedar tree in the Deer Park at Althorp.
Path to Althorp Path from the car park to Althorp.
Path to Althorp
Path from the car park to Althorp.
West Lodge, Althorp Park West Lodge is the visitor entrance to Althorp Park.
West Lodge, Althorp Park
West Lodge is the visitor entrance to Althorp Park.
St Mary's Church, Great Brington
St Mary's Church, Great Brington
St Mary's Church, Great Brington
St Mary's Church, Great Brington
Drive to Moor Farm
Drive to Moor Farm
Fields near Moor Farm
Fields near Moor Farm
Brington Road Road out of Great Brington towards East Haddon.
Brington Road
Road out of Great Brington towards East Haddon.
Fields north of Great Brington
Fields north of Great Brington
Avenue of trees Part of the Althrop estate, these rows of trees lead towards Great Brington.
Avenue of trees
Part of the Althrop estate, these rows of trees lead towards Great Brington.
Road to Great Brington Road through the Althorp estate.
Road to Great Brington
Road through the Althorp estate.
Road through the Althrop estate
Road through the Althrop estate
View to Althrop House
View to Althrop House
The avenue memorial stone at Althorp The inscription reads, 'This avenue was planted by Charles, Ninth Earl Spencer, in January 1998 to commemorate the life of his youngest sister, Diana Princess of Wales.'
The avenue memorial stone at Althorp
The inscription reads, 'This avenue was planted by Charles, Ninth Earl Spencer, in January 1998 to commemorate the life of his youngest sister, Diana Princess of Wales.'
The avenue memorial stone at Althorp The inscription reads, 'This avenue was planted by Charles, Ninth Earl Spencer, in January 1998 to commemorate the life of his youngest sister, Diana Princess of Wales.'
The avenue memorial stone at Althorp
The inscription reads, 'This avenue was planted by Charles, Ninth Earl Spencer, in January 1998 to commemorate the life of his youngest sister, Diana Princess of Wales.'
The avenue to the gatehouse The avenue was planted by Charles, Ninth Earl Spencer, in January 1998 to commemorate the life of his youngest sister, Diana Princess of Wales.
The avenue to the gatehouse
The avenue was planted by Charles, Ninth Earl Spencer, in January 1998 to commemorate the life of his youngest sister, Diana Princess of Wales.
Cattle grid on the road in Althorp's grounds
Cattle grid on the road in Althorp's grounds
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Brington is located at Grid Ref: SP6664 (Lat: 52.270535, Lng: -1.029552)

Unitary Authority: West Northamptonshire

Police Authority: Northamptonshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.270535,-1.029552
Post Box
Drive Through: no
Post Box Type: wall
Ref: NN7 8
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.2681385/-1.0304538
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 52.268516/-1.0283217
Little Brington
Place: village
Wikidata: Q6649293
Lat/Long: 52.2686368/-1.0298277
Grit Bin
Lat/Long: 52.2680293/-1.0302753
Pub
The Saracen's Head
Addr City: Northampton
Addr Country: GB
Addr Postcode: NN7 4HS
Addr Street: Main Street
Addr Village: Little Brington
Fhrs Authority: West Northamptonshire
Fhrs Id: 166319
Fhrs Local Authority Id: PI/000009344
Website: https://www.thesaracensatbrington.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.2678428/-1.0330039
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Ref GB The Circuit: D1E33A18-63D9-4EA2-8B2A-AED300BA4A39
Lat/Long: 52.2708201/-1.0302159
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