Our readers believe these stores and facilities will help to put Northampton back on the map.Our readers believe these stores and facilities will help to put Northampton back on the map.
Our readers believe these stores and facilities will help to put Northampton back on the map.

Eight leisure facilities and shops that Northampton residents want to see added to the town

A full market, open air swimming pool and IKEA are just three things residents believe would attract more visitors to Northampton

The Chronicle & Echo asked its readers what shops and leisure facilities they believe would enhance Northampton and attract more tourism to the town.

Many of the suggestions stem from the idea of removing the need for local residents to travel by car or train to Milton Keynes to access certain stores and facilities - and, effectively, put Northampton back on the map.

Here are some of the most popular answers - what are your thoughts on these ideas?