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Indoor Things to Do in Northamptonshire
British weather doesn't do refunds — but a rainy day in Northamptonshire doesn't have to be a write-off. These attractions have indoor or all-weather areas, so the day stays fun whatever the sky does.
Museums & Galleries
13.1 mi from Northamptonshire
Rushden Historical Transport Society
Rushden Historical Transport Society is a heritage railway and museum based in the Old Midland Railway Station of 1894, in Rushden, North Northamptonshire. You can explore a transp...
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Theme Parks
12.2 mi from Northamptonshire
Wicksteed Park
Wicksteed Park is a free-to-enter, Grade II listed urban park in Barton Seagrave, North Northamptonshire, founded in 1921 and run by a charitable trust. Over 25 rides sit within 28...
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Water Parks
28 mi from Northamptonshire
The Wave
The Wave is an indoor waterpark in the heart of Coventry, built around six slides such as The Crestar, The Cascade and The Rapids, alongside a Wave Pool, Lazy River and The Reef sp...
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Zoos & Wildlife
21.7 mi from Northamptonshire
Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Safari Park is a wild animal park set across 360 acres, home to hundreds of exotic and endangered species. You drive your own vehicle through the Road Safari, passing rhino,...
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Where to stay near Northamptonshire
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in Northamptonshire guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in Northamptonshire?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Museum of Leathercraft, Central Museum and 78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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