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Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
7 km · about 10 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Rushden is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Podington, 49km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Rushden is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 37,584, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rushden sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rushden to your route.
Rushden is a town and civil parish in the North Northamptonshire district, in the county of Northamptonshire, England, around 18 miles (29 km) east of Northampton. The parish is on the border with Bedfordshire, 12 miles (19 km) north of Bedford.
The parish of Rushden covers an area of some 9,001 acres (36.43 km2). TheRead more
population of Rushden is 32,038, making it the fifth largest town in the county. The larger urban area, which includes the adjoining town of Higham Ferrers, has a population of 40,865.
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Rushden is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.2893 latitude, -0.6018 longitude.
Rushden has a population of approximately 37,584 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
7 km · about 10 min drive
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The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
24 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Legendary transport cafe on the A5 Watling Street near Potterspury, a favourite fry-up stop for bikers and classic car runs heading between London and the Midlands since the 1960s.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
33 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Victorian estate where Alan Turing and thousands of codebreakers cracked the German Enigma cipher, arguably shortening WWII by years. Restored huts, working Bombe machine, and the National Museum of Computing next door.
34 km · about 40 min drive
racetrack
The home of British motorsport, hosting the first ever F1 World Championship race in 1950
37 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Immersive museum at the home of British motorsport telling the story of the past, present, and future of racing.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
49 km · about 55 min drive
April to October
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