r/northamptonians • u/johnsmithoncemore • 53m ago
r/northamptonians • u/B_C_S • Aug 11 '26
Meeting new people
Please use this thread if you’d like to meet new people in the local area. It will keep the sub a lot tidier by having these all in one place.
Worth adding, please ensure you are staying safe if meeting in person. Only meet someone you trust, ideally in a public place and notify friends/family of your location. We cannot verify the identity of anyone here.
r/northamptonians • u/B_C_S • Jul 13 '25
What’s on
This post will be updated with upcoming events happening in the county on a regular basis. Feel free to leave comments and they’ll be added into the post.
Every Sunday - Bands in the Park @ Abington Park - Free
First Wednesday of the month - Classic Car Meet @ Whites, Earls Barton - £6 per car
r/northamptonians • u/Inevitable-Ordinary2 • 1d ago
Missing cat Wootton
I live in Wootton on water lane. My cat has left home Monday early morning and I didn't see her since. She does roam a lot normally but would come and check in every so often.
Has anyone seen her? She is called Batsy, she is very affectionate and curious and has been accidentally locked in neighbours garage before.
r/northamptonians • u/littleknits • 2d ago
Drawing Club!
Tomorrow evening - come and draw ghosties at The Olde England. Drop in any time between 6.30 & 9pm and stay as long as you like. 👻✏️🖌️🖍️🖼️
r/northamptonians • u/I_like_pies1989 • 2d ago
Advice needed - Moving to Dallington
Hi all,
I would appreciate advice of people who know Northampton well. I am looking to buy a house towards the Dallington area towards the north west end of the park (near the church of st Mary). However; reading a number of the crime statistics, the picture of safety, especially for things like burglary looks very bleak.
Does any one have views based on experience of the area? I understand Dallington Spencer has its rough spots, but curious as to if they remain focussed on the more condensed area as you head into town.
Thank you all in advance.
r/northamptonians • u/Fit-Training3987 • 2d ago
Northampton car buyers, happy to offer honest advice from someone in the motor trade
Hi Everyone,
My name is Ari and I work in vehicle sales at Allen Ford Northampton.
I know the dealership posts can sometimes feel like adverts, so I want to be transparent. I am not here to fill the page with stock posts or pressure anyone into buying a car.
I regularly speak with people who have questions about part exchange values, negative equity, PCP and HP finance, electric vehicles, new vs used cars and whether it’s the right time to change. I am happy to answer general questions and offer straightforward advice.
If you are actively searching, I can also help you:
Find suitable stock, new and used.
Search for stock across our dealership group
Understand your finance and part exchange position
Arrange a test drive
Compare petrol, hybrid and electric options.
Feel free to leave a comment or send me a private message there is no obligation and I will not repeatedly contact you or add you to any marketing list without your permission.
Looking to help the people of Northampton community make a more informed decision.
r/northamptonians • u/Comfortable-Bug486 • 4d ago
Visiting Northampton
Hey! I’m visiting family in and around Northampton. I’m from small town Canada. What’s it like there? I’ve been in London for a week and the amount of people here is crazy and prices are insane. Visited leyton stone for some pie and mash today and felt a little uneasy walking around some of the parts there. How would Northampton compare? Probably won’t be spending much time during the day there as I’ve rented a car and will be driving around all the cool places surrounding.
r/northamptonians • u/Round-Emergency-7752 • 4d ago
🏥 2 Rooms Available Directly Opposite Northampton General Hospital – Billing Road
Two rooms available now in a newly refurbished professional house share, approximately 1–2 minutes' walk from the Billing Road entrance to NGH.
Perfect for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
🛏️ En-suite double – £850 pcm
• Private en-suite bathroom
• Single occupancy
• Fully furnished
• All bills included
• Off-road parking included
🛏️ Extra-large double – £800 single / £875 couple
• Very spacious double bedroom
• Suitable for one person or a couple
• Bathroom shared with only one other room
• Fully furnished
• All bills included
• Off-road parking included
✅ Gas, electricity, water & council tax included
✅ High-speed Wi-Fi
✅ Newly refurbished
✅ Professional house share
✅ Available now
✅ Literally opposite NGH – ideal for shifts and avoiding hospital parking
SpareRoom advert/photos:
https://www.spareroom.co.uk/18296038
Please DM me if interested or if you'd like to arrange a viewing.
r/northamptonians • u/eninja303 • 7d ago
Looking for volunteering opportunities with other young people
I'm 24M and live in West Northamptonshire. I'm looking to get into doing a bit more volunteering and hopefully meet some people around my age along the way.
I currently volunteer at a local museum, and I previously volunteered as an IT buddy at my local library for a short while. I've enjoyed both experiences, but I'm by far the youngest person there, so unfortunately they haven't been much of a social opportunity for me.
I'm wondering what volunteering opportunities people in their 20s actually do around Northamptonshire? Ideally something where there are likely to be other young adults involved and where I could meet people and make some friends.
I'm open to pretty much anything — I'm just interested in finding something that's a bit more social and has a younger mix of volunteers.
Any recommendations or personal experiences would be really appreciated!
r/northamptonians • u/WhotAmI2400 • 8d ago
Free / cheap parking near Kettering rail station?
I commute to Leicester uni and the x7 is horrible coming back so I'm trying out driving to Kettering then taking the train. But Kettering is mostly permit holder around the station it seems. The rail station parking is ok but £6 a day I think I'll stick to the bus if not
r/northamptonians • u/BriefAlone196 • 10d ago
Seborrheic Dermatitis + Hard Water in the Northampton — How Do You Manage Flaking and Hair Health?
r/northamptonians • u/Firm_Grade3498 • 10d ago
Pick up Basketball
Hey moved from London where i used to ball alot wondering if there is any casual sessions i cam join in Northampton
r/northamptonians • u/Fit_Monitor_2653 • 12d ago
Moving to Northampton from India soon! Looking for advice on finding a room, groceries, and local life.
Hello,
I’ll be moving to Northampton from India soon for work, and I’m trying to get a head start on planning the transition. I'd love to get some local insights from this community!
A few specific things I’m trying to figure out:
Finding a room: What are the best websites or apps to find a good room or 1BHK or private sharing? ( Is SpareRoom the go-to?) I'm looking for a safe, well-connected area—any specific neighborhoods I should target or avoid?
Indian Groceries: I cook most of my own meals and do a lot of fitness meal prep (lots of chicken and fresh veggies). Where are the best local spots or markets in Northampton to buy authentic Indian ingredients, spices, and South Indian staples?
Road Cycling & Gyms: I’m a pretty avid long-distance road cyclist and rely on Strava for my weekend rides. Are there any good cycling clubs in the area, or well-paved, scenic routes around Northamptonshire I should check out? Also, any recommendations for a solid local gym?
General Tips: What is one thing you wish you knew before moving to Northampton?
Thanks in advance for the help! Really looking forward to exploring the town.
I would also like to connect with people to understand the town and for good friendship!
[AI Drafted]
r/northamptonians • u/Wise-Advisor5027 • 14d ago
Northampton area meeting/training rooms for hire
Can anyone recommend decent training rooms in Northampton or it's suburbs/outskirts?
I’m looking for somewhere suitable for a one-day classroom course
Main requirements:
- Parking on site, or easy on-street parking nearby
- Outside the main centre/commercial zones
- Room for up to 10 people
- Tables/chairs, screen/projector if possible
- Tea/coffee/lunch options would be a bonus, like an onsite café - doesn't have to be a buffet, but I'm not against putting in an order with a local caterer/sandwich shop, don't need anything fancy.
Hotels/conference centres don't usually work for us because they want minimum numbers for buffets/day delegate rate. Elsewhere we use sports clubs, golf clubs, business centres etc.
I’ve found a few options online, but local knowledge is usually much better than Google for this sort of thing.
Any recommendations appreciated.
r/northamptonians • u/unix100 • 18d ago
Tinned tomatoes in a cheese and tomato sandwich
The "AI generated" tag on the image online should've been a warning.
But since when did a cheese and tomato baguette actually come as soggy soft roll with a pile of luke warm tinned tomatoes in it? It looked like a pile of vomit.
I remember when "The Giggle" was "The Giggling Sausage" and was amongst the best cafes in town.
r/northamptonians • u/Realistic-Crab8976 • 18d ago
MOT
Can anybody recommend a MOT tester, which does car repairs too, around town.
Thank you
r/northamptonians • u/urban_monkey315 • 19d ago
Bottomless Brunch
Hello lovely folk! I’m looking for some recommendations for a good Bottomless Brunch in Northampton please. Nice food and not too stingy on the pouring 😜 thank you
r/northamptonians • u/Flimsy_Divide7214 • 20d ago
Drum and bass scene?
Hello! I’m a woman in my late 20s living in Northampton and I love drum & bass! I used to go to events at Roadmender and other local venues, but none of my friends are really into it anymore. I’d still love to go to some of the events coming up, especially as there are a few artists I’d love to see.
Probably a long shot, but are there any socials, groups or clubs for people with a similar music taste who might be up for going to events together? 😊
Thank you!
r/northamptonians • u/AppropriateAd3768 • 20d ago
I’m considering moving to Northampton. Should I?
I live in Milton Keynes and I just started a job in Northampton. I was browsing flats and I’ve noticed that they’re so much cheaper than MK. But I’ve walked around the town centre twice and I’m genuinely shocked at how run down it is. Boarded up places everywhere, drunk hysterical people walking around, it’s probably the worst town centre I’ve ever been to and I’ve lived in some rough places.
I’ll still give it the benefit of the doubt because I’m sure the rest of the town isn’t like this. Is it worth it or nah?
r/northamptonians • u/WrekTheHead • 20d ago
Any Aussie Rules fans around?
I loved AFL when Channel 4 showed it for a while in the 80s, but pre-Internet it was quite difficult to keep up with, and I lost touch with it.
Then when I moved to Ireland in 2001, I was delighted to see that they had a weekly highlights show. Brisbane is the only place in Australia I have any connection with, my Nan lived there for a while, and my cousin now does, so I am a Lions fan, and pretty excited for Saturday!
Anyone else going to be getting up early to watch?
r/northamptonians • u/BriefAlone196 • 21d ago
Best way to commute from Northampton to the University of Leicester?
r/northamptonians • u/RoisinmcG2 • 22d ago
Looking for a ladies rugby team?
Then loon no further
We are looking for new and experienced players to join us at Old Northamptonians
It's a great sport, regardless of shape, size or fitness as it accepts everyone
Drop me a message if interested and I can let you know more
r/northamptonians • u/nnvanman • 22d ago
Near miss, Moulton Park.
If you were the blonde lady leaving Goodwill Solutions with your friends in a white mini around 14.20 today, you are very lucky that firstly, I was in a van not a HGV and secondly, I wasn't your typical white van man driving at speed around a blind corner. (Still taken from dash cam video)