Traditional county: Northamptonshire · Unitary authority: West Northamptonshire · Region: East Midlands
Explore Towcester, Northamptonshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Towcester map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Towcester, Northamptonshire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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Drag the map to pan to any area of Northamptonshire or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Towcester and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
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| Place | Towcester |
| Traditional County | Northamptonshire |
| Unitary Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 52.131913 |
| Longitude | -0.988511 |
| Place Type | Town |
The rolling hills and agricultural landscape surrounding Towcester have long shaped its identity, a heritage evident in its historical roots stretching back to Roman times. It lies 13.4 km south-south-west of Northampton (from Northampton: bearing 208°T, OS grid SP 693 486), and is situated east-south-east of Greens Norton village. Historically, Towcester was a significant market town, a role it continues to fulfil today, with its economy still drawing strength from agriculture and a growing presence in light industry and retail. Its strategic position on ancient routes has contributed to its enduring importance as a regional hub. Towcester boasts a rich tapestry of cultural and historical features, most notably the magnificent St. Lawrence's Church, a Grade I listed building with a history spanning centuries. The town's market square remains a focal point, echoing its past as a bustling centre of commerce. While no globally renowned institutions or individuals immediately spring to mind, Towcester's charm lies in its well-preserved character and its deep connection to the rural English countryside, offering a glimpse into a more traditional way of life.
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Explore Towcester, Northamptonshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.131913, -0.988511. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |