Twywell
Parish in North Northamptonshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.391, -0.603 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 95 77 |
| Dialling code: | 01536 (Kettering) |
Twywell is a compact rural village and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, noted for its quietly attractive countryside rather than any urban bustle. The landscape around the village is dominated by the Twywell Hills and Dales reserve, created from former ironstone quarries and now valued for its dramatic spoil‑heaps, wildflower grassland, butterflies and panoramic views - a neat example of industrial legacies turned to wildlife interest.
Locally the economy is largely agricultural with a mix of small‑scale farms and residents who commute to nearby towns, while community life revolves round village amenities, occasional events and the popularity of the reserve with walkers and birdwatchers. The village’s historic past is visible in its field patterns and quarry remains, giving Twywell a sense of layered rural history rather than a single defining landmark.
Postcode districts covering Twywell
Most populated places nearby
- Northampton 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Peterborough 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Bedford 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Kettering 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Kettering Town 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Corby 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Wellingborough 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Rushden 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Huntingdon 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Oadby 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Market Harborough 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Stamford 19 miles30.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Woodford Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Cranford Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Lowick Parish 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Great Addington Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Grafton Underwood Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Islip Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Sudborough Parish 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Ringstead Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Little Addington Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Thrapston Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Denford Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Warkton Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Twywell
Transport links
- Luton Airport 37 miles59.6 km
- East Midlands Airport 43 miles69.2 km
- Kettering Railway Station 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Wellingborough Railway Station 6.8 miles10.9 km
Hotels near Twywell Ad
- The Swallows Rest Bed & Breakfast 3 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Barton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 4 miles6.4 km
- The Stanwick Hotel 3 4.3 miles7 km
- Kettering Park Hotel & Spa 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Kettering 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Rushton Hall Hotel & Spa 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- The Talbot Hotel, Oundle , Near Peterborough 4 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Holiday Inn Corby - Kettering A43 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel 4 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Hampton by Hilton Corby/Kettering 3 9.2 miles14.8 km
Local points of interest
- Nene Park Stadium 4.4 miles7 km
- Lyveden New Bield Historic site 5 miles8 km
- Rockingham Road Stadium 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Pipewell Abbey Historic site 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Walcot Hall Estate 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Santa Pod Raceway Recreation 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Spanhoe Wood Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Monks Wood National Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.9 miles24 km
- Sawtry Abbey Historic site 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Huntingdon Racecourse Recreation 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Normanton Park Estate 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Franklin's Gardens, Northampton Saints Stadium 17 miles27.4 km