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You are in: Northamptonshire » A Sense Of Place

Thursday, 25th September, 2003
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The 39th World Conker Championships take place in the Northamptonshire village of Ashton, near Oundle.

map of Ashton

Time

Sunday, 12th October, 2002. 9.30am to 3.00pm

Directions

The village of Ashton is about 1 mile from Oundle, Northamptonshire.

From the A14 and Thrapston: Go north on the A605 towards Oundle, but do not go into the town. At the roundabout (junction with the A427) turn right on the minor road to Ashton.

From Northampton: Take the A45, bypassing Wellingborough, until you reach the A14. Go straight ahead at the roundabout, joining the A605. Follow the directions from the A14 and Thrapston, above.

From Kettering: Take the A43 towards Corby. Join the A427 and follow the signs to Oundle. Travel through Oundle. At the roundabout (junction with the A605) on the other side of Oundle, go straight over, onto the minor road to Ashton.

From Corby: Take the A427 to Oundle. Travel through the town, until you reach the roundabout (junction with the A605). Go straight over, onto the minor road to Ashton.

From the A1 and Peterborough: Go south on the A605 towards Oundle. At the roundabout (junction with the A427), turn left onto the minor road to Ashton.

Car parking, in fields, is signposted in the village.

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