Wellingborough
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Originally named "Wendelingburgh", the town was founded in the early 6th century Saxon period by a Saxon leader called Waendel and is mentioned in the Domesday Book under the name of "Wendelburie". The town was granted a royal market charter in 1201, by King John of England.
The town is twinned with Niort in France, and with Wittlich in Germany.
Get in
By train
Wellingborough station has services running from the north of England to the south of England running around the clock. If coming from London St Pancras, it's best to catch a fast train going to Nottingham or Derby which will make a stop at Wellingborough every half hour.
By car
Due to its location in the center of England, it's simple and easy to get to Wellingborough by car coming from anywhere in England. The A509 northbound motorway is the easiest route from the south. The A509 southbound motorway is the easiest route from the north. The other main road leading into the town is the A45.
By plane
The town does not have an airport, however it is easy to fly into one of London, Birmingham or Luton airport and subsequently get a train to Wellingborough.
See
Three Silver Ladiessculpture
All Hallows Church
Buy
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phone: +44 1933 664851address: 71 High Street, WollastonThe factory shop for Dr. Martens Air Wair shoes and boots, in the village where they were originally made. Varied range of end-of-line and seconds of shoes, boots, clothing and accessories.
Sleep
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phone: +44 1933 271133address: 8-9 Broad Green
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phone: +44 1933 222827address: 38 Sheep St.
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