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Towcester & District Local History Society has produced a Town Trail, available from St. Lawrence Church, which gives directions for a short walk to visit historic sites and buildings within the town.

Church of St. Lawrence Our beautiful Norman church is well worth a visit. Descriptive leaflets have been produced detailing items of interest within the church building and in the churchyard, which is managed as a conservation area; these are available at the church.

Town Hall This Italianate building, erected in 1865 as a Town Hall and Corn Exchange, forms the focal point of the Market Square.

Chantry House Situated adjacent to the Town Hall, this building formerly housed the Grammar School founded by Archdeacon Sponne, the famous Towcester benefactor. The ridged garden wall and gate arch date back to the 15th century.

The Saracen’s Head A typical coaching inn, the Saracen’s Head was built in the 16th century. Charles Dickens often stayed here and the inn is mentioned in the Pickwick Papers.

Riverside Walk Landscaped footpaths lead alongside the Silverstone Brook and link the shopping area with the Towcester Centre for Leisure. A traditional children’s play area and skateboard park are located along the walk at the Recreation Ground, while older children may like to try the Adventure Playground near Sandyhome Road. Close to Buckingham Way is Nicholas Hawksmoor Pocket Park, a conservation area including a pond and meadow. The footpath network has been extended through Belle Baulk along the River Tove to the A5 junction with Old Tiffield Road, and links up with the footpath system in the Northampton Road development.

Towcester Cheesecakes Don’t forget to try out local delicacy, available at Oliver Adams, and made to a traditional recipe unique to
Towcester.

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