Islip
Built-up area in North Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.4, -0.55 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 98 78 |
| Dialling code: | 01832 (Clopton) |
Islip is a small village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, set in the gentle farmland of the Nene valley close to the River Nene. Its low‑lying, pastoral setting and network of footpaths make it a quiet base for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts, with traditional stone and brick cottages clustered around older lanes and a parish church.
Historically agricultural, Islip retains a rural community feel with a village hall and local activities, while many residents now commute to nearby market towns for work. The village’s older buildings and lanes hint at a long local history, yet it functions today as a peaceful residential community within easy reach of the wider region.
Postcode districts covering Islip
Most populated places nearby
- Northampton 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Peterborough 17.1 miles27.6 km
- Bedford 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Kettering 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Kettering Town 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Corby 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Wellingborough 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Rushden 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Huntingdon 16 miles25.8 km
- Market Harborough 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Stamford 18 miles29 km
- Kempston Hardwick 21.8 miles35.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Thrapston Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Woodford Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Lowick Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Denford Parish 1.6 miles2.7 km
- Aldwincle Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Twywell Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Titchmarsh Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Ringstead Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Sudborough Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Thorpe Achurch Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Great Addington Built-up area 3 miles4.9 km
- Wadenhoe Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Islip
NN14 3DX, NN14 3LA, NN14 3HU, NN14 3LF, NN14 3LG, NN14 3DU, NN14 3LE, NN14 3LL, NN14 3JY … See all
Transport links
- Luton Airport 37.1 miles59.7 km
- East Midlands Airport 44.2 miles71.1 km
- Kettering Railway Station 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Wellingborough Railway Station 8.5 miles13.7 km
Hotels near Islip Ad
- The Swallows Rest Bed & Breakfast 3 4.8 miles7.8 km
- The Stanwick Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Barton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Kettering Park Hotel & Spa 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Holiday Inn Corby - Kettering A43 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Kettering 3 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Columbia Hotel & Restaurant 2 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Snooze Hotel 3 8.4 miles13.6 km
Local points of interest
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 4 miles6.4 km
- Nene Park Stadium 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Walcot Hall Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 10.8 miles17.3 km
- Santa Pod Raceway Recreation 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Normanton Park Estate 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Burghley House Historic site 17.3 miles27.8 km