The sun is shining – here are three businesses to enjoy in the glorious weather this week in Northampton

A red weather warning is in place in the town until 9pm tomorrow (June 25) and according to the Met Office forecast, we can expect to see highs of 40°C this week.

Ahead of the warm spell, NN Weather said that until 2022, the highest Northamptonshire recorded temperature was 36.7°C in Raunds – which was set on August 9, 1911.

This record stood for 111 years before it was smashed by three-and-a-half degrees celsius on July 19, 2022, when Pitsford recorded 40.2°C.

As the hot weather continues for the rest of this week, temperatures are expected to lower over the weekend and this may be the perfect opportunity to support your favourite businesses across Northampton – or you may even brave it earlier in the week.

Let’s take a look…

Gallone’s Ice Cream

Gallone’s Ice Cream Parlour is located on Welford Road in Kingsthorpe. You can pop in for a chilled sweet treat from 11am until 5pm from Tuesdays to Fridays, 10am until 5pm on Saturdays, or 11am until 4pm on Sundays. This is one of three locations, including Towcester and Market Harborough, and the business also has 25 vans across the county.

The Gallone family has been making ice cream since 1895, having first started in Paisley, Scotland. The family began trading in Northampton way back in 1935 and has been a crown jewel in the town ever since.

The Cromwell Cottage

The Cromwell Cottage, located on Kislingbury’s High Street, underwent a major refurbishment in early 2024. Whether you stop by for a refreshing drink in the sun or a delicious three-course meal, the venue promises to have all the amenities to meet the needs of visitors.

The venue has a sun trap beer garden and the traditional village pub is extremely inviting, screaming for visitors to come and enjoy what is on offer. The team describes The Cromwell Cottage as the perfect retreat from the demands of everyday life, renowned as a pub for people with great taste.

Wootton Coffee Shop

Wootton Coffee Shop is situated inside Wootton Community & Sports Centre on Curtlee Road. Located close by to Wootton Valley Country Park, you could pick up your food and drink of choice and take it to enjoy the nearby green space in the sunshine. This includes the highly popular açaí bowls.

The business is run by Jodie Roberts and is the sister business of Nourish at the heart of Duston village. Jodie is now at the helm of Wootton Coffee Shop after handing over the reins of the Duston premises to her daughter Sophie Francks following the closure of Number 50 Tea Room.