Kettering, England
Kettering-on-A14
"Where the A14 Meets Ambition (Eventually)"
Official Coat of Arms
A shield bearing a rampant articulated lorry frozen mid-junction on the A14, flanked by two boot factories rendered in faded Victorian brick, beneath a banner reading 'We Also Have Wicksteed Park'. The crest is topped by a single, eternally malfunctioning set of roadworks cones.
TripAdvisor Review
★★★☆☆ 3/5
"Popped into Kettering for the shopping and honestly the Newlands Shopping Centre exceeded my extremely low expectations. The Wicksteed Park was genuinely lovely and gave the kids something to do that wasn't staring at roadworks. Traffic getting out of town towards the A14 took longer than my actual visit, which felt like a metaphor for something. Would return, mainly because I got stuck here anyway on the way to somewhere else."— Gary Tunnocks, Rugby
Property Listing
Nestled in the heart of Northamptonshire, this vibrant market town offers UNRIVALLED access to the A14, meaning you can be stuck near several other towns within minutes! Boasting a rich shoemaking heritage and the timeless charm of Wicksteed Park, Kettering is perfect for buyers who dream of commuting distance to literally everywhere else.
Twinned With
Corby — Both towns exist primarily as places people drive through, near, or around on the way to Leicester.
Supporting Evidence
Kettering was historically a major centre of the British boot and shoe manufacturing industry, and Wicksteed Park, opened in 1921, was one of the UK's first purpose-built theme parks.