Northants, Leics &amp; Rutland


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-even-more-destination-dining-at-rh-england">Even more destination dining at <a href="https://rh.com/gb/en/england/conservatory" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RH England</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="563" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/11062025_RH_Conservatory_Hero.jpeg" alt="The Conservatory new restaurant at RH England Aynho Park Northamptonshire destination dining" class="wp-image-63219" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/11062025_RH_Conservatory_Hero.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/11062025_RH_Conservatory_Hero-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/11062025_RH_Conservatory_Hero-768x432.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>You&#8217;ve done The Orangery and The Loggia a dozen times, amirite? There&#8217;s only so many truffle pizzas and grapefruit granitas a girl can take. Plus the sofas are, like, a billion pounds. In spite of all this though, I do not need a reason to keep going back to <a href="https://rh.com/gb/en/england/conservatory" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RH England</a> at Aynho Park, because it&#8217;s just so chichi! And yet! This week, the interiors behemoth have introduced a third restaurant to their already fabulous Northamptonshire bill, <a href="https://rh.com/gb/en/england/conservatory" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Conservatory</a>. Set to be a year-round garden escape located in the East Wing, once the original stable block of the 400-year old estate, the skylit restaurant offers a curated menu of American and Mediterranean classics to enjoy amid heritage olive trees and crackling Cotswold limestone fireplaces. Pass the caviar jacket spuds, we&#8217;re going in. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pre-christmas-interiors-pop-up-in-towcester">Pre-Christmas interiors pop-up in Towcester</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="996" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/Miller-and-Chalk-napkin-ring.jpg" alt="Miller and Chalk interiors and lifestyle shop towcester" class="wp-image-63230" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/Miller-and-Chalk-napkin-ring.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/Miller-and-Chalk-napkin-ring-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/Miller-and-Chalk-napkin-ring-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/Miller-and-Chalk-napkin-ring-768x765.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Home decor lovers: assemble. Fncy sprucing up your interiors for Santa? Gorgeous online interiors retailer <a href="https://www.millerandchalk.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miller &amp; Chalk</a> have opened a pop-up in Towcester, open until 21 Dec, you can grab all sorts of lovely things in store from Christmas decorations to cushions, lampshades, antiques and pet beds. Their unique, handmade designs use fabrics sourced from all over the world, plus there are wreath making and lino printing workshops coming up too. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-winter-garden-at-the-swan-in-braybrooke">Winter Garden at The Swan in Braybrooke</h2>



<p>As they say, meats and cheeses always pleases, so it&#8217;s a good job <a href="https://www.theswanatbraybrooke.com/wintergarden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Swan at Braybrooke</a> is turning up the cosiness this winter with a new outdoor dining experience running until 18 Jan. Tucked beneath a twinkling marquee, you can settle in under fur blankets and glowing lights for fondue and raclette, plus Turkish flatbread and focaccia by The Garage Bakehouse (drools), potatoes, cured meats, house-smoked sausage and tangy pickles, as well as chocolate fondue. It&#8217;s like being in the Alps, but more affordable.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cherry-croissant-alert">Cherry croissant alert!</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1334" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/mf-vbakery.jpeg" alt="M&amp;F Bakery Towcester" class="wp-image-63236" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/mf-vbakery.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/mf-vbakery-225x300.jpeg 225w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/mf-vbakery-768x1025.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Bakeries in Towcester are actually pretty darned amazing if you ask us, with the arrival of The Old Bakery on Whittons Lane and the excellent Ten Hands on Watling Street, where you can now grab freshly baked sourdough loves and pastries to go, and now there&#8217;s M&amp;F Bakery a new kid on the block from the fab team at the <a href="https://moghulrooms.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moghul Rooms</a>. Amazing Indian cuisine by night (yes, the Goan Fisherman&#8217;s Curry is insane), all the baked goods and coffee by day. Can we move in? Open from 8am to 3pm, Mon-Sat, you can cosy up in the café with coffee and cake, or grab breads and pastries to go. Make mine a Champagne Croissant. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-baby-where-the-hell-is-david-guetta-headlining-the-british-gp-opening-concert-obvs">Baby, where the hell is David Guetta? Headlining the <a href="https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/formula-1-british-grand-prix/whats-on/opening-concert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">British GP opening concert</a>, obvs</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1033" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/David-Guetta-press-shot.jpeg" alt="David Guetta headlines SilverstoNE Grand Prix F1" class="wp-image-63243" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/David-Guetta-press-shot.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/David-Guetta-press-shot-290x300.jpeg 290w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/David-Guetta-press-shot-991x1024.jpeg 991w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/David-Guetta-press-shot-768x793.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>David Guetta has been confirmed to headline Thursday night on stage at the <a href="https://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/formula-1-british-grand-prix/whats-on/opening-concert" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">British Grand Prix at Silverstone on 2 July</a>. The world-renowned artist will bring his sold out stadium tour The Monolith as a UK exclusive to the Silverstone main stage for the Opening Concert. Now that is going to be a good party. Stay tuned for the full line-up announcement as it comes in.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ramen-comes-to-daventry"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ramenbardav/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ramen</a> comes to Daventry</h2>



<p>Daventry peeps: brace for ramen. Japanese <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ramenbardav/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ramen Bar</a> is set to open in Bishop&#8217;s Court in Daventry this month, taking over the bright and airy space formerly occupied by the Courtyard Café and bringing silky 10-hour pork broth and hearty donburi to the masses, we&#8217;re talking seriously good comfort food and and cool vibes incoming. We&#8217;ll be front of the queue for this one.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-local-spots-scoop-visitengland-accolades">Local spots scoop <a href="https://www.visitengland.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VisitEngland</a> accolades</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="562" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/Triumph-factory.jpeg" alt="Triumph Factory visitor Experience" class="wp-image-63263" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/Triumph-factory.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/Triumph-factory-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/northantsleicsrutland/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2025/11/Triumph-factory-768x432.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Four of our top local attractions have been named in VisitEngland’s annual attraction quality scheme, celebrating excellence within the visitor attraction sector and showcasing businesses that go the extra mile to provide a high-quality day out. <a href="https://www.belvoircastle.com/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belvoir Castle</a> was selected for &#8216;Best Told Story&#8217;; <a href="https://1620shouse.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The 1620s House</a> at Donington le Heath and the <a href="https://www.meltonmuseum.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Melton Carnegie Museum</a> were both reognised as being &#8216;Hidden Gems&#8217; and The <a href="https://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/for-the-ride/experiences/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Triumph Factory Visitor Experience</a> was given a VisitEngland Gold Award. Bravo to all of those involved and be sure to get visiting at the weekend. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-and-indie-businesses-sign-up-for-the-grosvenor-centre-retail-comp">New and indie businesses &#8211; sign up for the <a href="https://www.grosvenorshoppingnorthampton.co.uk/grow/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grosvenor Centre</a> retail comp</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.grosvenorshoppingnorthampton.co.uk/grow/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grow Grosvenor</a> is a brand new competition from Northampton&#8217;s Grosvenor Shopping Centre, giving one small or start-up business to win a free retail until for a whole year, with the aim of encouraging fresh, innovative brands. The competition will close on Mon 22 Dec, after which a panel of judges ill review submissions and choose a worthy winner? Fancy a shot? <a href="https://www.grosvenorshoppingnorthampton.co.uk/grow/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign up here</a>. </p>



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