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Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Oundle
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Oundle
Oundle is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Brigstock, 50km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Oundle is in England, United Kingdom, with about 5,700 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Brigstock, about 10 km away.
Oundle () is a market town and civil parish on the left bank of the River Nene in North Northamptonshire, England, which had a population of 6,254 at the time of the 2021 census. It is 69 miles (111 kilometres) north of London and 12 mi (19 km) south-west of Peterborough. The town is home to Oundle School.
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What is there to see near Oundle?
Within an hour or so of Oundle: Drayton House (Saltburn) (11 km), Santa Pod Raceway (29 km), Aston Martin Works Heritage (47 km), Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Oundle?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Crystal Palace Circuit and A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit.
Where is Oundle?
Oundle is in England, United Kingdom, about 10 km from Brigstock.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,735
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.4809, -0.4673
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Oundle
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
29 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Aston Martin Works Heritage
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
47 km · about 55 min drive
cafe
Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl
The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
50 km · about 60 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The Backs, Cambridge
The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
50 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
50 km · about 60 min drive
cafe
Super Sausage Cafe
Legendary transport cafe on the A5 Watling Street near Potterspury, a favourite fry-up stop for bikers and classic car runs heading between London and the Midlands since the 1960s.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Oundle
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 50 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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