North Gate bus station is the bus station which serves the town of Northampton in England.
Where do coaches stop in Northampton?
Northampton’s North Gate Bus Station can be found in the centre of the town, located close to the historic Market Square.
Where do National Express coaches leave from in Northampton?
Northampton (Victoria Street)
When did Northampton bus station get demolished?
On Sunday 15 March, Greyfriars bus station was blown down by demolition specialists DSM. The demolition of Greyfriars opens the way for new developments as it occupied a huge area of land in the town centre.
How far is Northampton train station from the town?
half a mile
The station is half a mile west of the town centre, and Northampton’s ‘other’ cathedral – Franklin’s Gardens, home of hugely successful rugby team The Saints – is approximately 20 minutes’ walk away.
What are the best areas in Northampton?
The best areas to live in Northampton
- Abington and Abington Vale. West of the town centre, Abington and Abington Vale are close to The Racecourse park – more than 100 acres of stunning green space.
- East and West Hunsbury.
- Weston Favell Village.
- Delapre.
- Kingsthorpe Village.
- Boughton.
- Great Houghton.
- Wootton.
What day is market day in Northampton?
Northampton Market
Markets are held Monday to Saturday. Monday is fresh fruit, vegetables, cut flowers and plants only. Tuesday to Saturday are the general market days.
Is Stagecoach the same as National Express?
Stagecoach ditches National Express merger in favour of new deal – Business Live.
Can I eat food on a National Express coach?
Answer. We do not provide or sell refreshments on our coaches, but you are welcome to bring onto the coach hot drinks (provided they are fitted with a safety lid to avoid spillage and you take care with them), cold non-alcoholic drinks and cold food.
How far is MK to Northampton?
around 15 miles
It takes an average of 25m to travel from Milton Keynes Central to Northampton by train, over a distance of around 15 miles (24 km). There are normally 127 trains per day travelling from Milton Keynes Central to Northampton and tickets for this journey start from £10.80 when you book in advance.
What percentage of Northampton is black?
(2.5%)
Population & Ethnicity
It shows that within the county, the majority of the population in 2011 (91.5%) fell within the White ethnic group. The remaining 8.5% are residents who describe themselves as Asian (4%), Black (2.5%), of Mixed Ethnic origin (2%), and those of Other Ethnic group (0.4%).
When was the last hanging in Northampton?
The last person to be hung here was shoemaker Thomas Chamberlain in 1874 for the murder of John Newitt. You can still see the imprint of the hanging platform in the bricks today.
What food is Northampton famous for?
Northamptonshire farming produces over 687 million loaves of bread, 32 million litres of vegetable oil, 300 million eggs and employs over 4,000 people (Source NFU).
Is Northampton a nice town?
Northampton has become a popular commuter town thanks to its excellent travel links to London and Birmingham. But there’s more to this East Midlands area than solid connections. Located on the River Nene, Northampton is one of the UK’s biggest towns and was even named by Experian as a great place to start a business.
How many train stations are in Northampton?
Due to our location at the heart of England, Northamptonshire is uniquely placed to access to a range of areas in the UK. What better way to explore these areas than by train from one of the Six Railway Stations located in Northamptonshire and others located close by.
Which city is closest to Northampton?
Northampton’s nearest towns are Wellingborough, Daventry and Towcester. The nearest cities are Milton Keynes, Leicester, Coventry and Peterborough.
Which is the best place to live in Northampton?
Promoted Stories
- Thrapston.
- Daventry.
- Oundle.
- Towcester.
- Brackley.
- Earls Barton.
- West Northamptonshire.
What accent is in Northampton?
Northamptonshire is in the East Midlands region defined in the late 20th century, and has historically harboured its own dialect comparable to other forms of East Midlands English, particularly among the older generation.
Who is the most famous person from Northampton?
Famous Americans in Northampton
- Alexander Graham Bell. Alexander Graham Bell was came to Northampton in the 1870s to teach his father’s system of “Visible Speech” at Clarke School for the Deaf.
- Amelia Earhart.
- Bob Dylan.
- Franklin Pierce.
- Jenny Lind.
- Kurt Vonnegut.
- Leonard Baskin.
- Oprah.
Is Northampton Good for shopping?
Northampton offers an array of shopping centres and shops, including independent retailers and major high street names. Most days of the week there is an open air market in the town centre held on the historic market square.
What industry is Northampton famous for?
British shoemaking industry
Northamptonshire is the origin of the British shoemaking industry and has a successful history of shoemaking which dates back almost 900 years. Famous brands Weetabix, Carlsberg and Doc Martens are all made in the Northamptonshire County.