Northampton, covered by OS Landranger map 152, lies on the River Nene with the small but vibrant market town of Buckingham to the south. It is characterised by a fine array or Georgian buildings and has the River Great Ouse winding through its centre. Milton Keynes is a recently designated new city with plenty of shopping and sporting activities on offer ranging from indoor snow sports to theme parks. You can also visit country towns such as Newport Pagnell, Brackley, Welling borough, and the Silverstone Circuit race track. |