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, towns, castles, woodlands, hiking areas, historic buildings, parks, country parks, bluebell woods, rivers and streams, gardens, lakes, disused railway lines, nature reserves, historic monuments and museums.
Don't miss Lyveden New Bield, and Overstone Hall (ruin)'s ruins if visiting the area around Rockingham.
Lilbourne, Braunston, Laxton, Silverstone, Aldwincle, Harringworth, and Gretton are great places to visit near Rockingham if you like villages.
The area around Rockingham features a number of interesting towns including Kettering, Corby, Northampton, Wellingborough, Oundle, Rushden, and Daventry.
The area around Rockingham features a number of interesting castles including Lilbourne Castle, and Rockingham Castle.
Rockingham's best nearby woodlands can be found at Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, and Coton Manor Garden.
The area around Rockingham features a number of interesting hiking areas including Fineshade Wood, Salcey Forest, Brampton Valley Way at Northampton, and Ravensthorpe Reservoir.
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.
The area around Rockingham features a number of interesting parks including Deene Park, Abington Park, Coton Manor Garden, and Higham Ferrers Riverside Park.
Rockingham has some unmissable country parks nearby like Sywell Country Park, Irchester Country Park, Brixworth Country Park, and Stanwick Lakes.
There are a several good bluebell woods in the area around Rockingham like Coton Manor Garden.
Don't miss Northampton Marina's rivers and streams if visiting the area around Rockingham.
There are a several good gardens in the area around Rockingham like Cottesbrooke Hall.
Sixfields Reservoir, Boddington Reservoir, Sywell Reservoir, Ravensthorpe Reservoir, Stanwick Lakes, and Pitsford Water are great places to visit near Rockingham if you like lakes.
Places near Rockingham feature a number of interesting disused railway lines including Brampton Valley Way at Northampton.
There are a number of nature reserves near Rockingham including Summer Leys Nature Reserve, Nene Wetlands Nature Reserve, and Stanwick Lakes.
There are a several good historic monuments in the area around Rockingham like Wellingborough War Memorial.
Rockingham is near some unmissable museums like Rushden Museum,
Rockingham History
There are some historic monuments around Rockingham:
