There's plenty of sporting facilities in South Northamptonshire, with golf courses, leisure centres, swimming pools, horse riding, shooting, fishing and even water skiing!
There is no better place to walk or cycle, as the varied landscape of woods, fields and villages is undulating - no steep hills!
And of course we are the centre for some of the world’s most famous sporting brands.
The home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone is renowned as the venue for the Formula One British Grand Prix but also hosts a number of major flagship events throughout the year, including the immensely popular Classic weekend and Superbikes championship events. The circuit is also the venue for a wide range of car club meetings.
Experience the circuit for yourself! The Circuit's Drive Centre offers you the chance to drive a high powered supercar, or a single seater race car, or you can also learn the art of rally driving.
For information both on events and the Silverstone Driving Experiences, visit Silverstone Official website
Set in beautiful parklands overlooking the roling Northamptonshire countryside, Towcester Racecourse is one of the most picturesque race courses in the country with eighteen National Hunt race meetings in the 2007/8 season. For more information, see Towcester racecourse website.
Within easy reach of the M1/M40 motorways, Whittlebury Park Golf and Country Club's central location makes it a popular meeting point for visitors from all over the UK.
With acres of woodland, lakes and parkland available for use, the Club offers a versatile and flexible location for all manner of motorised activities and outdoor pursuits, including quad bike safaris, grass karting, clay pigeon shooting and archery. Wedding receptions, family fun days, parties, pig roasts and barbecues are also catered for.
For more infomation call:
Brackley Tourist Information Centre
2 Bridge Street
Brackley
Northants NN13 7EP
Telephone: 01280 700111
Fax: 01280 700157
Email: tic@southnorthants.gov.uk