Rushden Town Guide 2020/2021
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RUSHDEN TOWN GUIDE & MAP VIEW ONLINE VERSION AT www.rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk FRONT COVER.indd 1 06/10/2020 11:41 GET AWAY TO IT ALL SHOP | EAT | EXPLORE For more information visit rushdenlakes.com PLUS MANY MORE INSIDEAS02854 FRONT Rushden COVER.indd cinema press 2 ad 210x148.indd 1 06/10/202012/09/2019 12:0414:35 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.RUSHDENTOWNCOUNCIL.GOV.UK 3 The East Northamptonshire College Combining the strengths of three schools at post-16, we off er a wide range of courses and opportunities to all students in the East Northamptonshire area. 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Media & Marketing The introductionNEWSPAPERS of | MAGAZINES the | WEBSITES Rushden’s origins date back railway at the end of the to the Domesday Book (it is 19th century brought about DESIGN, PRODUCTION AND SALES KM Media & Marketing, County House, 9 Checkpoint Court, Sadler Road, Lincoln LN6 3PW Website: km-media.co.uk MediaKM Media & Marketing & Marketing Telephone: 01522 692542 Your partner in publishing NEWSPAPERS | MAGAZINES | WEBSITES 1 Rushden Hall, Hall Park Email: [email protected] ONLINE | IN PRINT | IN DIGITAL PAGE 04 & 05.indd 2 06/10/2020 12:05 Media & Marketing NEWSPAPERS | MAGAZINES | WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.RUSHDENTOWNCOUNCIL.GOV.UK 5 change as Rushden was The existing High Street meets CONTENTS recognised for its potential in everyday needs via a mix of boot and shoe manufacture. independent shops and well- Rapid expansion followed known national outlets, within and the town’s population a unique heritage setting. It 6 & 7 increased from 2,500 in 1876 is at the heart of a number of Local information to 15,000 by 1916. Today, community events. Rushden is a vibrant town of over 30,000 residents making Footpaths/cycle tracks (the it the fifth largest town Greenway) offer a safe route 8 & 9 Traditional high in Northamptonshire. between the town, Rushden street shopping Lakes, and beyond. Burgeoning boot and shoe manufacture in the early The many parks and green 1900s brought wealth and spaces provide areas for 11 prosperity. At its height leisure activity or a quiet Rushden Lakes Rushden was described as one place to relax. The superb of the most remarkable towns Rushden Hall sits within 34 in Northamptonshire because acres of beautiful parkland of its manufacturing capacity. and hosts the town’s major 12 & 13 Heritage trail annual event, Party in A strong sense of community the Park, which attracts grew up around the factories. thousands of visitors Factory owners not only each year. 14 & 15 provided housing for their Rushden map workers, they also catered Further expansion is and map key for their spiritual wellbeing anticipated with the with churches, chapels and development of Rushden meeting places. The factory East. The extension will owners, happy to display bring houses, employment 16 & 17 their wealth, endowed and infrastructure, enabling Recreation and leisure the town with many fine more people to live and work examples of late Victorian in Rushden. and Edwardian architecture. I hope this brief overview 18 & 19 Reliance on boot and shoe has given you a sense of Parks and manufacture had largely our strong community and a open spaces died out by the 1960s and snippet of what is on offer in now only four high-quality the town. shoemakers remain. I hope you find the Rushden 22 & 23 Local Councils – Today, Rushden is again Town Guide both interesting Who does what? looking to the future by and informative. working in close partnership with Rushden Lakes, a Please enjoy Rushden and all major shopping and leisure it has to offer. 25 complex on the northern Annual events outskirts of Rushden. Town Mayor of Rushden and activities PAGE 04 & 05.indd 3 06/10/2020 12:05 YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE TO RUSHDEN 6 Local information ACCESSIBILITY • Station Road (Splash Pool) Rushden sits within the stunning NN10 9SJ landscape of the Nene Valley and is centrally located for road, Further information regarding rail and air links. parking in Rushden can be obtained at www.east- By road, the A45 connects northamptonshire.gov.uk Rushden to Cambridge (44 miles) and the east coast, Rushden Lakes has over 1,800 and the neighbouring towns parking spaces, including of Wellingborough (4 miles), provision for charging Northampton (16 miles) and electric cars. 1 the M1 motorway (South) to the west. The A14, the M1/M6 Bus Services (North) and A1 are also within Rushden has regular bus easy reach. Peterborough (30 services operating between miles), Bedford (13 miles) and Northampton, Wellingborough, Milton Keynes (23 miles) are Raunds, Higham Ferrers, also easily accessible. Rushden Lakes and further afield. For more detailed The nearest rail connections are information, please visit available at Wellingborough, www.northamptonshire.gov.uk. Bedford and Peterborough. Rushden is handily located for a Free Public Toilets number of airports. Public toilets are available in Rushden at the following locations: LOCAL AMENITIES 2 Car Parks Car parking is FREE at the following car parks owned by East Northamptonshire Council. Long Stay • Crabb Street NN10 0RH • Duck Street NN10 9ZA • John Street NN10 9NL 1 Floral cascade at • North Street NN10 6BU Skinners Hill • Rectory Road (corner of 2 Public toilets at Hall Park Portland Road) NN10 0HA 3 Public toilets at • Station Road NN10 9SJ Newton Road 4 Park Road Baptist Church Short Stay 5 Heritage Chapel and Halls • Rectory Road (Orchard Place) 3 6 Wesleyan Church NN10 0AT PAGE 06 & 07.indd 2 06/10/2020 12:06 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.RUSHDENTOWNCOUNCIL.GOV.UK 7 4 • Hall Park, Hall Avenue schools. For full details go to NN10 9NG www.northamptonshire.gov.uk 5 • Duck Street NN10 9ZA • Newton Road NN10 0SY PLACES OF WORSHIP Rushden offers many places of 6 These public toilets are owned worship and churches to suit and maintained by Rushden everyone, a full list can be found at Town Council. www.rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk EDUCATION HALLS FOR HIRE Education in Rushden (as at 2020) Whether you are looking is covered by numerous pre- for a wedding reception school nurseries/playgroups, 10 or somewhere to host a primary/junior schools and one birthday party, Rushden has secondary school. Further school many rooms that can be places may also be available hired. Please see a full list at at other nearby secondary www.rushdentowncouncil.gov.uk PAGE 06 & 07.indd 3 06/10/2020 12:06 YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE TO RUSHDEN 8 Traditional high street shopping 1 2 Rushden is a lively and friendly town within its own FOOD & DRINK unique heritage setting. The town centre comprises of a mix of independent specialist traders together with some well-known national chains. Many of the leading supermarkets have outlets within the town, parking is free 4 and car parks are located within easy reach of the town centre. There are plenty of opportunities for Rushden is also well provided socialising in Rushden. with banks, estate agents, Everything from Rushden’s solicitors, financial and shops to a cosy experience support services. in one of the cafes. An array of eateries including The diverse range of small tapas, Indian food, Italian independent traders includes and traditional pubs longstanding family-run and clubs. Restaurants businesses such as a jeweller to cover all tastes are 3 that first opened its doors available in the town. in 1943; Osborne’s Sports & PAGE 08 & 09.indd 2 06/10/2020 12:07 FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT WWW.RUSHDENTOWNCOUNCIL.GOV.UK 9 5 6 8 7 Toys, a traditional business than that of a small town. The that has been resident on the number and opulence of these High Street for over 65 years, relics of a former era endow the and others. All offer expert town with its unique qualities. advice and a friendly service to their customers. Whilst the High Street and surrounding streets are the Newton Hall at the top of the main hub of shopping activity, High Street overlooks the other areas such as Church picturesque St Mary’s Church Street, Wellingborough Road and brings an opportunity to and Newton Road offer further linger over a freshly baked cake goods and services including and a cup of tea or coffee at coffee shops, antique shops, Rushden’s well established tea bicycle shops, beauticians, shop, Mrs B’s.