Northampton Activities
Churches To Visit
All Saints Church, St Georges Row
Designed by Henry Bell, All Saints (pictured right)
stands on the site of the original medieval building in the town
centre. Featuring ornate plaster work by Edward Goudge and a portico
after a design by Nicholas Hawksmoor who replicated the Inigo
Jones portico of Old St. Paul's in London. The church has two
organs, built by J S Walker. Coffee shop open daily. Church services
throughout the week. Occasional concerts. Call 01604 632194 for
further details.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sheep Street
Northampton's oldest standing building, the Church was founded
by Simon de Senlis, first Earl of Northampton, to commemorate
his safe return from the Crusades in 1100. The building replicates
the original which was built in Jerusalem. Currently an active
Church with regular worship, musical events and festivals. Call
01604 754782 or 01604 231800 for more details.
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