Places of Interest in the Locality
Canal Museum,
Stoke Bruerne The museum is housed in a converted cornmill with
displays on three floors  illustrating
the stories, artefacts and history of the canals. The towpath leading
to the museum makes a pleasant walk, with a flight of seven locks
to the south and the famous one and three quarter mile long Blisworth
Tunnel to the north. Open: Easter to mid October 10am - 5.30pm,
mid October to Easter 10am - 3.30pm. Closed 25/26th December and
Mondays in winter.
Sulgrave Manor, Sulgrave near Banbury First mentioned in the Domesday
Book, Sulgrave Manor was sold in 1539 to an early ancestor of George
Washington. The house has many attractions including outstanding
kitchen furniture and an 18th century brewhouse.
Open March - December, except Wednesdays.
Hazelborough Forest Part of the original Whittlewood Forest, the
area has an immense variety of tree species and wildlife with a
2km Forest Trail.
Salcey Forest 1250 acres of woodland, which was once an ancient
hunting ground. Picnic area, nature reserves, waymarked trails and
information.
Canons Ashby House A tranquil 16th century Elizabethan manor house
which has survived unaltered since 1710. Its many features include
beautiful gardens and a grand church - all that remains of the 12th
century Augustinian priory from which the house takes its name.
Old Farm Dairy Craft Centre,
Upper Stowe The centre displays country crafts such as wood turning
and wrought-iron and cabinet making. The farm has many rare breeds
of farm animals and farm products are on sale. Open daily 10am -
5.30pm.
Stowe Park
Stowe, with its great house and park, is one of the supreme creations
of the Georgian era. The first formal layout was adorned with many
buildings by Vanbrugh, Kent and Gibbs. In the 1730s Kent designed
the Elysian Fields in a more naturalistic style which led to the
evolution of the landscaped garden.  The
house remains a public school, whilst the grounds are now owned
and administered by the National Trust.
Please telephone (01280) 822850 for opening hours and further details.
Milton Keynes/Northampton Easy access to the main line rail stations
in both towns. Northampton has a great variety of interesting shops,
museums and leisure facilities. Milton Keynes is renowned for its
under-cover shopping centre; it also has many interesting local
attractions to visit.
For directions and further information on places of interest in
and around the Towcester area, please contact the Tourist and Information
Centre, 2 Bridge Street, Brackley. Tel: 01280 700111, or Towcester
Council Offices during normal office hours on 01327 350995.
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