What is Towcester?
Q: What is Towcester?
A: Towcester is an affluent market town in south Northamptonshire, England.
Q: How far is Towcester from Northampton?
A: Towcester is about 9 miles (14.5 km) southwest of Northampton.
Q: What is the meaning of the name Towcester?
A: The name Towcester comes from the Latin for "Camp on the (river) Tove".
Q: What is Towcester famous for?
A: Towcester is famous for its racecourse where many important national horse racing events are held. Greyhound racing is also held at the same venue.
Q: What other racing venues are located near Towcester?
A: The Silverstone motor racing circuit, currently home to the British Grand Prix, is located nearby.
Q: Which author featured the "Saracen's Head Inn" in Towcester in their novel?
A: Charles Dickens featured the "Saracen's Head Inn" in Towcester in his novel The Pickwick Papers as one of Mr Pickwick's stopping places along what is now the A5 trunk road.
Q: What was the World Championship held at the Towcester racecourse in 2010?
A: The World Hovercraft Championship was held on the Towcester racecourse in 2010.
