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Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Rushden
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Rushden
Rushden works well as a base: 10 minutes from Podington, 6km from Santa Pod Raceway.
Rushden is in England, United Kingdom, with about 38,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Podington, about 4 km away.
Rushden is a town and civil parish in the North Northamptonshire district, in the county of Northamptonshire, England, around 18 miles (29 km) east of Northampton. The parish is on the border with Bedfordshire, 12 miles (19 km) north of Bedford.
The parish of Rushden covers an area of some 9,001 acres (36.43 km2). TheRead more
population of Rushden is 32,038, making it the fifth largest town in the county. The larger urban area, which includes the adjoining town of Higham Ferrers, has a population of 40,865.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Rushden?
Within an hour or so of Rushden: Santa Pod Raceway (6 km), Drayton House (Saltburn) (13 km), Aston Martin Works Heritage (24 km), Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl (27 km).
Are there any good drives near Rushden?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Monsal Trail and A54 Congleton to Buxton.
Where is Rushden?
Rushden is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Podington.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 37,584
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.2893, -0.6018
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 Rushden
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Aston Martin Works Heritage
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl
The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Bletchley Park
Victorian estate where Alan Turing and thousands of codebreakers cracked the German Enigma cipher, arguably shortening WWII by years. Restored huts, working Bombe machine, and the National Museum of Computing next door.
34 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
Silverstone Circuit
The home of British motorsport, hosting the first ever F1 World Championship race in 1950
37 km · about 40 min drive
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The Silverstone Experience
Immersive museum at the home of British motorsport telling the story of the past, present, and future of racing.
37 km · about 45 min drive
Driving roads near Rushden
6 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 49 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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