14 Facts About Rushden

Rushden is a market town and civil parish in North Northamptonshire, England, around 13 miles east of Northampton.

The population of Rushden is 29,272, making it the fifth largest town in the county.

From whichever way Rushden is approached, the streets and roads can be seen stretching out in the valley, with the spire of St Mary's church prominent above its rooftops.

Rushden's growth has resulted from a number of industries, including lacemaking and farming, and especially shoemaking and associated trades.

Rushden Hall is the oldest domestic building in the town, once owned by many families throughout the years including the Sartoris family and the Pembertons family.

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In late 2010, Rushden began to undergo a regeneration project, with the aim to making the town centre a more spacious and attractive place to shop.

Once Rushden was home to one of the five Safeway megastores in the country until they were bought by Wm Morrison; the store was then bought by Waitrose and turned into one of its five Food and Home stores which included a selection of home products from John Lewis.

Rushden has two main leisure facilities, The Pemberton Centre and Splash Pool.

Rushden Golf Club is a larger 18 hole course to the East of Rushden.

Rushden has its own Air Cadet Squadron, No 858 Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets.

Rushden was stabbed to death in an act of 'pure aggression' on 25 October 2014.

Adult education, Rushden is served by a 'Learning Centre' which is located in the town centre.

At present, Rushden is one of the largest towns in the country without an operational railway station.

In terms of roads, Rushden is bypassed by the A6 which has connections to Kettering and Bedford and Luton.