Wellingborough is in the beautiful countryside of Northamptonshire, England. The hilly town overlooks the River Nene. Wellingborough has five wells which named the town: Hemming Well, Stanwell, Red Well, Lady’s Well and Whyte Well. Visitors can reach all of them with car hire at Wellingborough.

Ketterling is found eight miles away. Its impressive parish church has a wonderful crocketed spire, unique to the district. The beautiful Boughton House, called ‘the English Versailles’, can also be found nearby. Owned by the Dukes of Buccleuch, it has some of the best preserved state rooms in the British Isles.

Cheap car hire at Wellingborough is easy to find. A historical country town, nearby Northampton lays claim to one of Britain’s famously old market squares built in 1235.

Wellingborough is in the Domesday Book as Wendleburie, and was proclaimed a market town in 1201 by King John. In the Elizabethan period, Sir Christopher Hatton, not only a Wellingborough resident but Lord of the Manor, sponsored the ambitious Sir Francis Drake on his expeditions. The explorer’s ship was named after the Hatton family herald and called the Golden Hind. A superb copy of the ship is moored in Southwark, London and easily reached with car rental in Wellingborough. Wellingborough’s museum has exhibits detailing the Civil War and is a must-see for those interested in history.

The museum looks onto the Castle, an attractive venue supplying the town’s entertainment. This modern theatre, art centre and cinema plays host to comedy, live music and exhibitions as well as encouraging local talent.