Whittlebury is a village situated in the south of the county of Northamptonshire, close to the Buckinghamshire border. It offers easy access to the town of Towcester, from which it lies due south. Throughout the Middle Ages, Whittlebury was a chapelry dependent upon the royal manor of Greens Norton, about four miles to the north. The parish lies in a detached part of Greens Norton and was probably carved out of an enlarged Greens Norton in the early 10th century following Edward the Elder's defeat of the Danes. The 'burh' element of Whittlebury, compounded with the personal name Witela, suggests the presence of a hill fort held by a Saxon nobleman. Historically it was part of Whittlewood Forest, a former medieval hunting forest in the south of the county of Northamptonshire in England that is now managed by the Forestry Commission and is notable for its bluebells in mid-Spring. It was also part of The Honour of Grafton, a collection of manors in the south east of Northamptonshire. The Honour is historic, dating back at least as far as 1542 when a bill for its management was before parliament. In 1673 the Honour was granted to Catherine of Braganza, the queen of Charles II of England.
Pub and Bar
Fox & Hounds
The Fox and Hounds
School
Whittlebury C of E Primary School
Places to Stay near Whittlebury
Whittlebury Hall (0.84 miles)
Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa is set in rural Northamptonshire and is a favourite of the Formula 1 teams at British Grand Prix times. It has 212 spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. There is a ... More | visit website
Vine House Hotel & Restaurant (2.00 miles)
Undoubtedly the best place to eat and stay in rural Northamptonshire - if you are seeking a warm welcome, splendid food in an historic setting with charm and style combined. ... More
Travelodge Towcester Silverstone (2.31 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
Premier Inn Silverstone (2.44 miles)
Located on the A43 between Towcester and Brackley, close to the M1 and M40. Local attractions include Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone Golf and Country Club and Whittlebury Hall. For shops and local amenities Towcester town centre ... More | visit websiteThe Old Post Cottage (2.68 miles)
The Old Post Cottage, offers you a warm welcome in a peaceful conservation village near Silverstone race circuit on the borders of Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire within easy access to the M1 and M40.Previously a Victorian ... More | visit website
Saracens Head Hotel (2.84 miles)
Dating back over 400 years, the Saracens Head featured in the Charles Dickens novel, ‘The Pickwick Papers’. It now mixes history, homely comforts and modern luxury.
A centrepiece in Towcester, the Saracens ... More
Furtho Manor Farm (5.05 miles)
Robin and Linda Welton offer you a warm welcome to their attractive farmhouse situated in the middle of their mixed working farm. Free Wireless Broadband is available in all bedrooms. ... More
Astwell Mill (5.17 miles)
Travelodge Milton Keynes Old Stratford (5.65 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
Milton Keynes Hotel (5.80 miles)
With free Wi-Fi, homely bedding and free parking, this quiet hotel overlooks countryside on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, within easy reach of the M1, A5 and Buckingham. Milton Keynes Hotel and ... More
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