Rockingham is a Town in the county of Northamptonshire.
Rockingham is a small village in Northamptonshire, England, located near the county’s border with Leicestershire. It is best known for Rockingham Castle, a historic Norman stronghold that overlooks the Welland Valley. The castle was originally built by William the Conqueror in the 11th century and later became a royal residence before passing into private ownership. Today, it remains a popular visitor attraction, offering guided tours and events throughout the year.
The village itself is characterised by its traditional stone-built houses and rural charm. Despite its small size, Rockingham has a strong sense of community and benefits from its scenic location, with rolling countryside and nearby woodlands providing opportunities for walking and outdoor activities.
Rockingham is also known for its connection to motorsport, with Rockingham Motor Speedway having been a major racing venue before its closure in 2018. Although no longer used for racing, the site is now being repurposed for logistics and automotive-related industries.
With its combination of history, picturesque surroundings, and proximity to market towns such as Corby and Uppingham, Rockingham is a village that retains its historic character while benefiting from modern connections.
There are great places to visit near Rockingham including some great ruins, villages, castles, towns, woodlands, hiking areas, historic buildings, parks, country parks, lakes, bluebell woods, rivers and streams, gardens, disused railway lines, nature reserves, historic monuments and museums.
Rockingham's best nearby ruins can be found at Lyveden New Bield, and Overstone Hall (ruin).
Rockingham's best nearby villages can be found at Lilbourne, Aldwincle, Harringworth, Gretton, Great Brington, Ravensthorpe, and Earls Barton.
The area around Rockingham features a number of interesting castles including Lilbourne Castle, and Rockingham Castle.
Don't miss Kettering, Burton Latimer, Rothwell, Corby, Northampton, Kingsthorpe, and Duston's towns if visiting the area around Rockingham.
Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, and Coton Manor Garden are great places to visit near Rockingham if you like woodlands.
Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, and Brampton Valley Way at Northampton are some of Rockingham best hiking areas to visit near Rockingham.
Don't miss Deene Park, Kirby Hall, Welland Viaduct, Delapre Abbey, The Guildhall, National Lift Tower, and The Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Northampton)'s historic buildings if visiting the area around Rockingham.
Deene Park, Abington Park, Coton Manor Garden, and Higham Ferrers Riverside Park are some of Rockingham best parks to visit near Rockingham.
Sywell Country Park, Brixworth Country Park, Stanwick Lakes, and Irchester Country Park are some of Rockingham best country parks to visit near Rockingham.
Rockingham has some unmissable lakes nearby like Sywell Reservoir, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Sixfields Reservoir, Pitsford Water, Stanwick Lakes, and Boddington Reservoir.
Bluebell Woods to visit near Rockingham include Coton Manor Garden.
Places near Rockingham feature a number of interesting rivers and streams including Northampton Marina.
Cottesbrooke Hall is one of Rockingham's best, nearby gardens to visit in Rockingham.
Places near Rockingham feature a number of interesting disused railway lines including Brampton Valley Way at Northampton.
The area around Rockingham features a number of interesting nature reserves including Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Stanwick Lakes, and Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve.
The area around Rockingham's best historic monuments can be found at Wellingborough War Memorial.
Rushden Museum is a great place to visit close to Rockingham if you like museums.
Rockingham History
There are some historic monuments around Rockingham:
