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God is not only a theme in theological books; many other authors also repeatedly address him in secular literature. Giovanni Guareschi, with his "invention" of Don Camillo, who converses with the crucified Christ at the high altar, is a very prominent example of this. Even in many crime novels, monks or priests are woven into the plots and naturally bring a spiritual perspective on God and humanity. This is also the case several times in the crime series about the "Healer of Canterbury," published under the pseudonym Celia L. Grace, which the author has set in 15th-century England. In one of these stories, titled "The Poisoners' Feast," Father Clement (the local priest of a village plagued by a series of murders) speaks generally about his parishioners: "May the Lord have mercy on us all. They are good people, they are generous, they attend Mass, they try to live good lives, it's just..." he peered into the darkness. "It's as if things go wrong because they go wrong, Mistress. That's what Augustine said, wasn't it? We want God, we pursue what is good, but we are never in balance with ourselves, not with our neighbors, not with the world, and not with God." (Celia L. Grace, "The Poisoners' Feast") Perhaps a brief rest before this small sacred monument offers those lingering here the opportunity to regain a little more balance with themselves, with their neighbors and the rest of the world, but above all with God—the Lord of heaven and earth.

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Jumps or berms

Bike park with trails and a skills area

The Nene Whitewater Centre is the UK’s first pumped, artificial whitewater course, offering activities for all skill levels – from families to seasoned kayakers. Located alongside the River Nene, the recently updated centre also features a fantastic café with indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for walkers and cyclists stopping by for hot or cold refreshments.

Beautiful old church, worth seeing

Visit Delapre Woods just next to the car park for some extra fun!

Great bike park for all abilities, well maintained trails with easy to follow signs. Great fun 👍

Good spot for practicing cornering, jumps etc. Suffering a bit with getting parts washed away with the persistent rain we have had just lately (Dec-Jan 2022-23).

Check out the Facebook page for the Bike Park and-or the website for up-to date info on which trails are open etc. https://www.facebook.com/northamptonbikepark

Be careful if you use the car park - there are charges and the instructions are not clear. Quite a few people have been fined because they misunderstood the instructions. It says the first hour is free then £X for 2 hours £Y for 3 hours (or similar); so people think if they pay for 2 hours they get 3. I think it should say UP TO 1 hour free. UP TO 2 hours £X etc. You have to use the app to book in and pay as soon as you arrive I think. Anyway check the instructions very thoroughly.

The former Hardingstone 9 golf course has been transformed into a new 40-acre specialist urban Mountain Bike Park. There's 9 trails in total, ranging from flowy green, a number of blues including a dual track, all the way up to black flow and jump trails... there's something for everyone. It's free to ride and paid parking, with the parking fees going towards the upkeep of the park.

The church in Hannington is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul and is one of only two in England with a bisected nave; the other (at Caythorpe in Lincolnshire) had a north aisle added in Victorian times, spoiling the symmetry, and therefore this church could be considered to be unique in England. Once a major part of village life, the church was built in the late 13th century, though it incorporates some stonework from an earlier period. By the mid 19th century the church had fallen into a serious state of disrepair and was little more than a ruin, but thankfully in 1869 the building was restored to its former glory and a new Rectory was built alongside it. The person responsible for this was the Rector, John Downes. He personally paid for the restoration and for the building of the Rectory, now called Hannington House. It was John Downes' wife Lucy who founded the school in Hannington in 1871, and this school building still exists and is used as the Village Hall. Ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannington,_Northamptonshire

There's a bicycle hire/repair shop next to the cafe, opening in Spring 2022. https://www.facebook.com/Grounds-Cycle-Centres-Salcey-Forest-111230761354696/ https://www.groundscyclecentres.uk/

NOTE: The treetop walkway has not been available since May 2018, when the engineers who ensure the safety of this feature deemed it unsafe. Forestry England remain hopeful that they can secure funding to get part of this popular attraction reinstated. There's still hundreds of acres to explore and your visit to the forest will not be impacted by your inability to use the treetop walk. https://www.forestryengland.uk/salcey-forest-tree-top-walkway

Whitewater training centre where families as well as more proficient kayaker can go.

Once a medieval hunting forest, Salcey Forest is home to some majestic veteran oaks, some over 600 years old. There are three waymarked walking trails, a cafe and toilet facilities, making this an ideal day out for the family. Crucially, dogs are welcome too. There's also a play area for the little ones and a treetop walkway for those of a stern constitution.

Fantastic cafe located at the back of the Northampton Active white water centre building. Serving hot and cold drinks and food, ideal for passing walkers and cyclists. Inside and outside seating are both available.

The Nene Whitewater Centre was the UK’s first pumped, artificial whitewater course and has a wide range of activities based around the course, the river Nene which runs alongside and facilities in the recently updated building.

Ancient monument dedicated to Queen Eleanor erected in the 12th century - see photos for more information.