Rushden is a small town in East Northamptonshire about 4 miles from historic Wellingborough. Having only grown from village to a town around 120 years ago Rushden still seems like a large village possibly due to most residents spending their whole lives there working locally, which gives the place a homely feel despite being mostly industrial. Yellow sandstone Cotswold style, occasional thatched cottages and unique ‘gingerbread’ style houses nestle among red brick Victorian terraces all overlooked by the superbly crocketed spire of the 14th century St.Mary’s church. The high street has an ecclectic mix of specialist shops as well as chain stores, tea rooms and gorgeously elaborate buildings housing banks such as the one HSBC now uses, which used to be an old post office. Rushden started off as a mainly agricultural town and has remains of the ancient ‘open field system’ surrounding it, but grew large due to its lace making industry like most towns in the area though it was its footwear manufacturing industry which really put the town on the map. In the mid 20th century most of the town’s industry was boot and shoe making and though most of the factories are now closed, Rushden brings Northamptonshire’s ancient shoe making traditions to modern times with its large shoe factory outlets.
Budget
Travelodge Wellingborough Rushden *book online*
Classes
Dance - Emma Jayne School of Dance
Enjoy Yoga
Dentist
Brookfield Dental Practice
Smile Centre Rushden
Doctor
PJC Trenchard & Partners
The Surgery
Health and Fitness Club
Pub and Bar
Compasses
Feathers
New Inn
Swan
White Horse
Restaurant
Cafe Bangla
Curry Garden
Pizzeria Venezia
Sharnbrook Hotel
Swan
Thaiin Cafe
School
South End Infant SchoolWhitefriars Infant School
Taxi
Shops
Beautiful Manes, Hair, Beauty & Nail Studio
Peacocks
Rowlands Pharmacy
Hallmark Cards
George Alan
Places to Stay near Rushden
Travelodge Wellingborough Rushden (0.74 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
The Stanwick Hotel (3.42 miles)
The Stanwick Hotel is a medium sized, privately owned hotel in the heart of Northamptonshire. We have 22 rooms that are all en-suite with all necessary facilities including free internet ... More
Premier Inn Wellingborough (3.76 miles)
Hind Hotel (4.15 miles)
The Hind Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of the thriving town of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. Built in 1600's, the hotel is reputed to have provided accommodation to Oliver Cromwell ... More
Columbia Hotel (4.55 miles)
This private hotel has all en suite comfortable rooms, welcoming staff and the best full English breakfast around, included in your room rate. The hotel is a 5 minute stroll from the ... More
Sharnbrook Hotel (4.76 miles)
The Sharnbrook Hotel is a new purpose built Restaurant, Bar, Banquet and Conference venue commandeering a 3.5 acre plot located in the heart of the North Bedfordshire countryside, near the M1 motorway and in close ... More | visit website
Sharnbrook Hotel (4.76 miles)
The Sharnbrook Hotel is a new purpose built Restaurant, Bar, Banquet and Conference venue commandeering a 3.5 acre plot located in the heart of the North Bedfordshire countryside, near the M1 motorway and in close ... More | visit website
Ibis Wellingborough (4.86 miles)
Just off the A45/A46/A509, less than 1.5 miles (2.5 km) from the town centre and just 2 miles (3 km) from Wellingborough railway station, the hotel offers free parking and great-value ... More
Millhouse Hotel (5.55 miles)
Set on the banks of the Great River Ouse the Millhouse Hotel provides you with the perfect location if you are visiting for business or for pleasure. The towns of Bedford, Rushden, Milton Keynes and ... More | visit website
North End Barns (6.09 miles)
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