Northampton
Many people drive straight through Northamptonshire on the M1 heading north, or south. However if you get off the motorway, you will discover several places worthy of your attention. Silverstone plays host the British Grand Prix, and if you fancy taking a spin ‘round the legendary circuit, they have a range of options for you to choose from. The other big local attraction is Althorp House, the ancestral home, and final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales.
2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
