If you want to fill your Instagram page with beautiful and captivating pictures, look no further than your own doorstep.
Northamptonshire has a range of hidden gems and beautiful countryside that are sure to send the big cities running for their money.


. Castle Ashby Gardens
Nestled in rural Northamptonshire, Castle Ashby is renowned for its romantic Italian gardens, spectacular Aboretum and unique Orangery. Photo: Kirsten Wick

. Coton Manor
If you strive for a floral Instagram feed, Coton Manor bursts into life with flowers of every imaginable variety all year round. In the spring, the house is clothed with fragrant wisteria and its bluebell woods are in full bloom. Photo: @Capturing.England on Instagram

. Desborough Sunflower Fields
Situated on the outskirts of Desborough, the fields - which stretch over 12 acres of land - are home to thousands of sunflowers, which create the perfect picture backdrop. The seeds will feed the wildlife over the winter months. Photo: Leigh Dedhar

. Rushden Lakes
A recently established shopping centre, it can be found just off the A45 at the heart of the Nene Valley Living Landscapes. It is home to areas of protected wetland, a range of big brand fashion stores and lakeside restaurants. Photo: Jon Raffoul and Sydney Purkiss

. West Lodge Farm Park
Situated in Desborough, West Lodge Farm Park makes for the perfect location to take pumpkin patch pictures if you want to add splashes of autumnal colour to your Instagram. Photo: West Lodge Farm Park

1. Castle Ashby Gardens
Nestled in rural Northamptonshire, Castle Ashby is renowned for its romantic Italian gardens, spectacular Aboretum and unique Orangery. Photo: Kirsten Wick

2. Coton Manor
If you strive for a floral Instagram feed, Coton Manor bursts into life with flowers of every imaginable variety all year round. In the spring, the house is clothed with fragrant wisteria and its bluebell woods are in full bloom. Photo: @Capturing.England on Instagram

3. Desborough Sunflower Fields
Situated on the outskirts of Desborough, the fields - which stretch over 12 acres of land - are home to thousands of sunflowers, which create the perfect picture backdrop. The seeds will feed the wildlife over the winter months. Photo: Leigh Dedhar

4. Rushden Lakes
A recently established shopping centre, it can be found just off the A45 at the heart of the Nene Valley Living Landscapes. It is home to areas of protected wetland, a range of big brand fashion stores and lakeside restaurants. Photo: Jon Raffoul and Sydney Purkiss