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Oundle
One day is enough: arrive by bus, walk the River Nene loop and visit Lyveden New Bield, Oundle Museum and a local pub.
Oundle is a small historic market town in Northamptonshire, surrounded by the River Nene. Its main attractions are within walking distance, so a single day covers the key sights and a meal. A night is optional for a B&B stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airports
- STN · LTN · BHX
- Nights
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Oundle999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Oundle, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyOundle is low‑risk; main caution is limited bus service on Sundays and occasional cold weather.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police · 999 Medical · 111 Non‑urgent health
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSTN London Stansted (About 1.5 h by car or train via Peterborough).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; the Stagecoach X4 bus connects to Peterborough and Northampton (hourly weekdays, every two hours Sundays).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£2–£3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerPub pint£3–£4.5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Museum or sight ticketNational Trust entry£5–£10 (≈ US$7–14)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room£80 (≈ US$110)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room£180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £40 (≈ US$55) · Mid £70 (≈ US$95) · High £120 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- STN London Stansted (About 1.5 h by car or train via Peterborough) · LTN London Luton (About 1.5 h by car or train via Northampton) · BHX Birmingham (About 2 h by car or train via Northampton)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Oundle: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Apr
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; the Stagecoach X4 bus connects to Peterborough and Northampton (hourly weekdays, every two hours Sundays).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lyveden New Bield
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
Walk 2 km (1.2 mi) north along the Nene Way, about 30 minWalk 1.2 mi (2 km) north along the Nene Way, about 30 min
National Trust entry £5–£10 (check).
Fotheringhay Castle (motte)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus X4 to Fotheringhay (≈15 min), then 5 min walk
Free exterior view.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
The Talbot Hotel
Central, historic inn; rooms from £80 per night.
Lower Farm B&B
Four miles south, farm‑style rooms £80 double.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £40–£60 (≈ US$55–80) excl. bed
- Mid
- £60–£100 (≈ US$80–140) excl. bed
- High
- £100 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × £120 | £120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × £70 | £70 |
| Stagecoach X4 return ticket1 × £12 · check | £12 |
| National Trust entry (Lyveden)1 × £8 · check | £8 |
| eSIM week of data1 × £15 · check | £15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £23 |
| Trip total≈ £248 per person per day, bed included | £248≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in GBP; flights, car hire and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £2–£3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Pub pint | £3–£4.5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Meal at a café | £8–£12 (≈ US$11–16) |
| National Trust entry | £5–£10 (≈ US$7–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus service is reduced on Sundays; check the latest timetable.
- Museum opens March‑October only; plan visits accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 999
- Medical
- 999
- Non‑urgent health
- 111
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- Medical999
- Non‑urgent health111
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Stagecoach X4 Peterborough ↔ Oundle: about £12 (≈ US$16) each way (check)
- National Trust Lyveden entry: £5–£10 (≈ US$7–14) (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Oundle. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Lower Farm B&B for a quiet countryside stay.
- Combine with a visit to Peterborough for cathedral and canal walks.
Sources
- officialWikidata Oundle
- officialStagecoach X4 timetable
- officialLyveden New Bield National Trust
- officialOundle Museum
- officialNene Valley Brewery
- secondaryWikivoyage: Oundle, revision 5242554 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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