Discover Crick

If you’re looking for a hotel for a trip to Crick, it’s worth first considering which side of the place you’d like to shape your stay. Crick offers specific points of interest for culture and nature: historic buildings and heritage trails sit alongside countryside, park and woodland trails, and local events. These differences can help you think of Crick as a destination in terms of the interests you’d like to explore during your stay.

Cracks Hill, countryside and trails

Cracks Hill is a 22-acre glacial moraine formed during the last Ice Age. From there, you can enjoy 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Grand Union Canal. The Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal runs east of Crick.

Crick Woodlands also offers a connection with nature: you can walk through wildflower meadows there. The circular walking trails in Crick pass through more than 40 acres of publicly accessible parkland and woodland. You can also walk the EM10 and EM13 in Crick; they roughly follow the route of the Oxford Way. The trails can therefore be distinguished by their routes: the circular walks pass through parkland and woodland, while EM10 and EM13 can be identified by their approximate connection to the Oxford Way.

Free parking for cars is available at the entrance to Jubilee Wood. Check access information before you travel.

Village history and architecture

Crick’s surviving buildings dating from the 16th century onwards include almost 50 listed buildings. In the village, information panels provided by the Crick History Society tell visitors about local history. The Crick Historic Village Trail is a circular route through the village that points out historic landmarks; a leaflet about the trail is available to download as local visitor information. The panels explain local history, while the trail draws attention to historic landmarks.

St Margaret of Antioch Church in Crick includes parts dating from the 12th century and has a Romanesque sandstone font. The church is also a Grade I listed building. It offers a specific glimpse of 12th-century features alongside the surviving buildings dating from the 16th century onwards.

Events and waterways

The annual Crick Scarecrow and Music Festival features more than 50 creative scarecrows. Village residents make them in a range of imaginative themes. Dates and programme may vary from year to year, so check the dates for the year of your trip.

The Crick Boat Show offers seminars and masterclasses on boating and boat ownership. The show’s Food and Craft Marquee features artists, craftspeople and gourmet food vendors offering tastings and product demonstrations. Exhibitors and programme may vary from year to year.

Crick Marina is on the Grand Union Canal, along a 21-mile lock-free stretch of canal. Marina facilities may change over time. If they’re important for your plans, check the latest information.

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For the broader travel overview: Northamptonshire.