Castle on the Northampton Arm

Guide To Northampton Castle

Northampton Castle

Northampton Arm. All that remains of the once elaborately decorated royal castle, place where Thomas a Becket was tried in 1164 is the 12th century archway.

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13 St Andrew's Rd, Northampton NN1 2RW.

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Opening Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

NOTE: Venues often have seasonal opening hours or can be subject to change, so it's always wise to check with the venue before visiting.

Northampton Castle Reviews

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Review from Google Places

14 September 2024

Northampton there was once a massive and important Castle, with substantial defences and so important that parliament was held there during the mediaeval period.

It was the first major Norman Castle a day’s ride from London.

The favourite castle of King John, who visited 30 times, he moved his royal treasury to the Castle in 1205, and the Castle was associated with a mint for coins of the realm. Tournaments and feast days were held at the Castle, and the trial of the “troublesome priest” Thomas Becket was held at the Castle.

It was built (probably atop original Saxon defences) first from wood then from the distinctive sandstone which can be seen to this day in various buildings about the town.

All that remains of the castle today is the Postern Gate, near Northampton Railway Station.

Paul Barton

Review from Google Places

19 May 2024

Raveen Reghunath

Review from Google Places

12 May 2024

Let’s be honest, there’s nothing really there. Just a plaque a top a litter strewn mould and a couple of statues.

There is a qr code there, so you can look up the history of what was once there.

Michael Lees

Review from Google Places

3 March 2024

Massive castle with great views and great history.

Matthew Dunne

Review from Google Places

1 September 2021

small pocket park in town centre with nice view of the town.

A Knight

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