Daventry is a market town in Northamptonshire, England with a population of 22,367 (2001 census). The town is the administrative centre of the Daventry district.It is located roughly 20 miles (35 km) west of Northampton. The town comprises a historic market centre surrounded by much modern housing and light industrial development. On the edge of the town centre is the popular Daventry Country Park and reservoir. Until recently Daventry had a small Battle of Naseby museum although this is currently (2004) being mothballed.
Daventry is near the M1 motorway and is served by the A45 road. Daventry once had a railway station on the former LNWR branch-line from Weedon to Leamington Spa but this was closed in the early 1960s; now the nearest railway station is at Long Buckby.Owing to its good transport links, Daventry is now a warehousing and distribution centre.
Nearby places to Daventry include: Rugby, Southam, Banbury, Northampton and Coventry. The town is twinned with Westerburg in Germany.An alternative pronounciation for Daventry used by locals is "Daintree" but this has become less common.
Daventry, this historic market town has one of the largest market squares in England. Markets are held here six days a week.The town boasts several old coaching inns which reveal its historical importance as a resting place for travellers. One of the most notable visitors to Daventry was Charles I, who spent several days here before the Battle of Naseby in 1645.
An appealing destination in its own right, Daventry's central location makes the District an ideal touring base for many attractions with Silverstone, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Coventry, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge and the Cotswolds all within easy reach.
