Transfer Northampton-lgw Gatwick
Gatwick Airport Taxi Service is provided by Onward Travel Solutions Ltd. We offer a transfer service from Northampton to any U.K Airport, whether you need a car, people carrier, executive car, executive people carrier or minibus Onward Travel Solutions Ltd are here to help. If you are traveling to or from Gatwick Airport please select the type of journey required from the drop down and you will be able to extract an instant quote. If you are traveling to a different airport please click Reset and select the correct airport from the drop down. All our bookings are pre booked and pre paid for so you can rest assured we will be there to meet you or take you to your destination.
Gatwick Airport is 104 miles south of Northampton and can be accessed via the M1, M25 and the M23. This journey in normal traffic conditions should take approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. If you are travelling to the airport please leave a longer amount of time in case you encounter any traffic congestion.
An overview of Northampton
Northampton is a large market town and local government district in the East Midlands region of England. It is about 67 miles northwest of London on the River Nene, and is the county town of Northamptonshire. The districts population was estimated to be 202,800 in 2007. Northampton is the 21st-largest settlement in England and the UK's 3rd-largest town without official city status.
History
Remains have been found here dating back to the Iron Age. A farming settlement may have begun in the area around the 7th century. The town became significant in the 11th century, when the Normans built town walls and a large castle under the stewardship of the Norman earl, Simon de Senlis. The original defence line of the walls is preserved in today's street pattern (Bridge St, The Drapery, Bearward St and Scarletwell Street).
Northampton supported the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War. For this reason the town walls and castle were later torn down on the orders of King Charles II as punishment. The railway station in Northampton stands on the site of the former castle, and used to be called "Northampton Castle Station".
The town was destroyed by fire in both 1516 and 1675 and was later rebuilt as a more spacious town. In the 18th century Northampton became a major centre of footwear and leather manufacture. Only specialist shoemaking companies such as Church's and Trickers formerly in nearby Earls Barton, survive at present.
Northampton's growth was accelerated in the 19th century, first by the Grand Union Canal and then by the railways. The first railway to be built into Northampton was a branch from the main London-Birmingham line at Blisworth to Peterborough through Northampton which opened in 1845. Northampton s population greatly increased during the 1960 s when rail link and the M1 both lead towards London. This transport link to the South East has proved attractive, with already high house prices in and around London rising rapidly since the 1990s causing many people to move increasingly further away from the area in order to commute from more reasonably priced housing.
Leisure
Formal parks include: Abington Park; The Racecourse, home in summer to the Balloon Festival and originally used for horse-racing until 1904; Delapre Park; Bradlaugh Fields; Becket's Park, named after Thomas Becket as are nearby Becket's Well and Thomas Becket pub. There is a park around an Iron Age fort in West Hunsbury.
The main shopping centre is the Grosvenor Centre built in the 1970s. The town has one of Britain's largest market squares, dating from 1235. Outside the centre the Weston Favell Centre built in the 1970s is in the eastern district together with various out of town retail and leisure parks.
Contemporary Culture
The Derngate and Royal theatres are located in Guildhall Road, opposite Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. They were renovated and reopened in 2006, at a cost of 15 million. The Deco is a 900-seat theatre/conference centre based on the Grade-II listed former Cannon Cinema, in Abington Square used mainly by the voluntary and charitable sector. The Deco and the Northampton Jesus Centre share a Grade II listed Art Deco building, formerly the Cannon cinema.
Extensive Fleet
We provide access to a large fleet of vehicle sizes and types. Regardless of your party size, luggage or special requirements, we can usually provide the perfect vehicle.
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Saloon Car: Ford Mondeo, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. Ford Mondeo or VW Passat or similar.
Executive Car: E Class Mercedes or similar. These can accommodate up to 3 passengers plus 3 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 4 passengers plus hand luggage. E-Class Mercedes or similar.
Estate Car: Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar. These can accommodate up to 4 passengers plus 4 standard suitcases (23kg max). Volvo Estate, VW Passat or similar.
People Carrier: VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. VW Sharan, Ford Galaxy or similar.
Executive People Carrier: Mercedes Viano or similar. These can accommodate up to 5 passengers plus 5 standard suitcases (23kg max), or 6 passengers plus hand luggage. Mercedes Viano or similar.
8 Seater Minibus: VW Transporter or similar. These can accommodate 8 passengers plus up to 8 standard suitcases (23kg max). VW Transporter or similar.
Hotels
Holiday Inn Rugby-Northampton (M1)
M1 Junction 18, Northampton, NN6 7XR
Tel: 0870-400 8166
Holiday Inn Northampton
Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7YF
Tel: 0870-400 8166
Ace Hotel Reservations
Abbots Langley, WD5 0EW
Tel: 0871-702 9602
Holiday Inn Northampton-West
High Street, Northampton, NN7 4LP
Tel: 0870-400 8166
Express by Holiday Inn Northampton (M1)
Cheaney Drive, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5FB
Tel: 0870-400 8166
Heart Of England
High St, Weedon, Northampton, NN7 4QD
Tel: 01327 340335
The Quality Hotel
Ashley Way, Northampton, NN3 3EA
Tel: 01604 739955
The Globe Hotel
High St, Weedon, Northampton, NN7 4QD
Tel: 01327 340336
Holiday Inn
Bedford Rd, Northampton, NN4 7YF
Tel: 01604 622777
Premier Inn
Crow La, Little Billing, Northampton, NN3 9DA
Tel: 0870-990 6510
The Northampton Marriot
Eagle Dr, Northampton, NN4 7HW
Tel: 01604 768700
St Georges Hotel
128 St Georges Av, Northampton, NN2 6JF
Tel: 01604 792755
The Walnut Tree Inn
21 Station Rd, Blisworth, Northampton, NN7 3DS
Tel: 01604 859551
Hotel La Tour
Talavera Court/Darnell Way, Northampton, NN3 6RW
Tel: 01604 670200
Roade House Hotel
16 High St, Roade, Northampton, NN7 2NW
Tel: 01604 863372
Campanile
Loake Close, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5EZ
Tel: 01604 662599
The Falcon Hotel
Castle Ashby, Northampton, NN7 1LF
Tel: 01604 696200
Overstone Park Hotel
Overstone Pk, Overstone, Northampton, NN6 0AS
Tel: 01604 647666
Travelodge
Upton Way, Northampton, NN5 6EG
Tel: 01604 758395
Broomhill Country House Hotel
Holdenby Rd, Spratton, Northampton, NN6 8LD
Tel: 01604 845959
The Pytchley
23 High St, West Haddon, Northampton, NN6 7AP
Tel: 01788 510426
Premier Inn
The Lakes, Northampton, NN4 7YD
Tel: 0870-197 7196
Forte Travelodge
Upton Way, Northampton, NN5 4EG
Tel: 01604 758395
Aviator Hotel
Sywell Airport Business Park/Wellingborough Rd, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN
Tel: 01604 642111
Ibis Hotel
Marefair, Northampton, NN1 1SR
Tel: 01604 608900
The Holiday Inn
Junction 18 M1, Crick, Northampton, NN6 7XR
Tel: 0870-400 9059
The Poplars Hotel
33 Cross St, Moulton, Northampton, NN3 7RZ
Tel: 01604 643983
Plough Hotel
Bridge St, Northampton, NN1 1PF
Tel: 01604 230554
Grand Hotel
15 Gold St, Northampton, NN1 1RA
Tel: 01604 636508
Express By Holiday Inn
Loake Cl, Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5EZ
Tel: 01604 432800
Budget Rooms
Orchard House/Manor Rd, Pitsford, Northampton, NN6 9AR
Tel: 0845-652 0513
Premier Inn
Northampton Rd, Harpole, Northampton, NN7 4DD
Tel: 0870-197 7195
Royal Hotel
10 Royal Terr, Northampton, NN1 3RF
Tel: 01604 632439
Ibis Hotel
Parklands, Daventry Rail Freight Terminal, Northampton, NN6 7EX
Tel: 01788 824331
The Hilton
100 Watering La, Collingtree, Northampton, NN4 0XW
Tel: 01604 700666
Langham Hotel
4 Langham Pl, Northampton, NN2 6AA
Tel: 01604 639917
The Worlds End
Ecton, Northampton, NN6 0QN
Tel: 01604 414521
Wharf Inn
Welford, Northampton, NN6 6JQ
Tel: 01858 575075
Premier Inn
Watford Gap Motorway Services Area, Watford, Northampton, NN6 7UZ
Tel: 0870-197 7301
Aarandale Regent Hotel
6-8 Royal Ter/Barrack Rd, Northampton, NN1 3RF
Tel: 01604 631096
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