Car hire in Wellingborough
Car hire in Wellingborough
Wellingborough is a Northamptonshire market town, situated in the heart of the Midlands. Wellingborough is just off the M1 motorway, which runs the length of the UK, and its nearest airport is Luton Airport (LTN), making it easily accessible for visitors from both near and far.
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Where to pick up my car
Wellingborough car hire outlets are mainly located off the A509, a major road that circles the town. You can collect your rental vehicle from these dealers and get right on your way exploring the area, but we'll be there for you the whole way with our 24/7 customer support line.
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Where to go
Wellingborough may be a long way from the sea (the closest coastal spot is over in Norfolk), but it's conveniently located for some beautiful Great British countryside, as well as some of the country's best-loved cities, including Cambridge, Leicester and Birmingham.
Nearby Wellingborough
The county town of Northampton is just a half-hour drive from Wellingborough, where the Northampton and Lamport Steam Railway and a museum celebrating the history of leather are particular highlights. Rutland Water, one of the largest manmade lakes in Europe, can be reached by car in 55 minutes for beautifully scenic walks.
Longer drives
Cambridge is around an hour's drive from Wellingborough, with its historic university buildings, punting opportunities on the River Cam and fascinating artefacts on display at the famous Fitzwilliam Museum. Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, can be reached in an hour and 20 minutes, where you can visit the very house the Macbeth playwright once resided in.
Eating and drinking
Whether you're in the mood for British, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Mexican or Thai food, you'll be able to find it in Wellingborough. If you want to sample some traditional local fare, look for eateries serving the classic Northamptonshire recipe of ock 'n' dough, which features ham hock covered with onion, potato, stock and savoury pastry.
Things to do
The Santa Pod Raceway, the home of European drag racing, is just a short drive from Wellingborough and provides a thrilling day out, whether you're taking part or simply watching. The Wellingborough Museum, housed in a 19th century brewery, is worth a visit if you'd like to learn more about the history of the local area.
Sightseeing
Wellingborough's All Hallows Church is more than 600 years old and is well worth a look around if you're interested in historical buildings. Arguably the best sightseeing to be done in this part of the UK is in Cambridge, which would be the ideal first stop for your hire car adventures.
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