So how do you sell a town like Northampton as a place to visit for the day tripper or tourist, well that must be one of the most challenging jobs going because if I'm honest there is not a lot to attract the day visitor to the town, no historically famous land marks, no large impressive buildings, in fact the only building I can think of that has gained any national recognition is the towns bus station and that was only because it made the final of a national competition titled something like "Buildings that should be torn down". It is an absolute eye sore and sits in the middle of the town centre.

On the plus side the town does boast a large lift tower where, you guessed it, lifts were tested. On a sporting front it does have a reasonably good rugby team whi were European Champions a few season ago although relegation the season before last was a tough one however they did get promoted back into the Prem this year, the town also boasts a Division 1 football club which is not bad given the size and dominance of rugby.

If you are into shoes Northampton is not a bad place as it has a good shoe industry despite the recent decline and was home to the film Kinky Boots.

The surrounding countryside is pretty good with some local woods and naure walks and just outside of town is the family home of Lady Diane family and the place where she is buried.

Personally I find the town centre pretty dire with lots of pubs that are a bit rough and I much prefer drinking and eating out in the village pubs locally.

Northampton is located close to the M1 junctions 16 to 15 which makes it easy to get to however it is also easy to just keep driving and hit te night life of Milton Keynes or Birmingham if I'm honest.