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Raunds

Parish in North Northamptonshire, England

Coordinates:52.345, -0.524
OS grid ref:TL 00 72
Population:8,641
Dialling code: 01832 (Clopton)
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The civil parish of Raunds in North Northamptonshire, England sits on gently rolling countryside to the east of the county, close to towns such as Rushden and Wellingborough. The area benefits from nearby greenspace, notably the wetlands and recreation at Stanwick Lakes and the wider Nene Valley, making it popular with walkers and birdwatchers.

Historically the settlement grew from medieval roots and later saw a strong manufacturing phase in footwear and light industry, shaping the townscape and local employment into the 20th century. Today it combines a mix of residential growth, community clubs and local shops with many residents commuting to larger centres, while conservation areas and a parish council preserve a sense of local identity.

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Transport links

  • Luton Airport 33.1 miles53.3 km
  • Stansted Airport 45.2 miles72.8 km
  • Wellingborough Railway Station 7 miles11.3 km
  • Kettering Railway Station 9.4 miles15.1 km

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Schools in Raunds

  • Manor School Secondary
  • Raunds Park Infant School Primary
  • St Peter's C of E Academy Primary
  • Windmill Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Nene Park Stadium 3.4 miles5.5 km
  • Lyveden New Bield Historic site 7.8 miles12.6 km
  • Santa Pod Raceway Recreation 8.3 miles13.3 km
  • Walcot Hall Estate 9 miles14.4 km
  • Rockingham Road Stadium 9.8 miles15.7 km
  • Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 12.2 miles19.6 km
  • Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 12.3 miles19.8 km
  • Pipewell Abbey Historic site 13.1 miles21.1 km
  • Sawtry Abbey Historic site 13.3 miles21.3 km
  • Spanhoe Wood Forest 14.7 miles23.7 km
  • Moot Hall Museum 16 miles25.7 km
  • Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 18.2 miles29.3 km