Sixfields Stadium

The home of Northampton Town Football Club sits on the edge of the town itself - a proper working stadium that's been part of local life for decades. If you're camping nearby at Billing Aquadrome or one of the other parks dotted around the area, it's worth timing a visit to catch a match if the fixture list lines up.

You'll get the full matchday experience here: the roar of the crowd, the pre-game buzz in the bars and cafes around the ground, and genuine local atmosphere rather than corporate polish. The stadium itself isn't fancy - it's a proper football ground with real supporters - but that's rather the point. Families with kids who follow the team will find it unmissable; casual football tourists might find it less compelling unless there's actually a game on.

Admission depends entirely on whether there's a match scheduled. On non-match days, the stadium's essentially closed to visitors, though you can walk around the exterior and grab a sense of the place. Match tickets vary in price depending on the opponent. The ground's easy to reach from Northampton town centre, making it a natural addition to a week at one of the nearby caravan parks.

Really, the appeal here hinges on timing. Get lucky with the fixtures and you're in for a proper Saturday afternoon. Show up on a Tuesday with nothing on and you'll be standing outside a locked gate. Check ahead before you travel.