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Blue Plaque Trail - Higham Ferrers is a beautiful medieval town in Northamptonshire. This trail guides you around the town centre, highlighting the blue plaques that tell the story of the people and places that shaped its history.

The Higham Ferrers Chichele Society  – the society meets regularly for talks and exhibitions covering the history of the area

The Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, Higham Ferrers

Friends of St. Mary's – a group of people dedicated to the preservation of the magnificent Grade 1 listed buildings that have dominated the life of Higham Ferrers for 800 years: St Mary's Church, Chantry Chapel and Bede House

Higham Ferrers Town Council – strives to make Higham Ferrers a better place to live, work and play

Higham Ferrers Charters – with a big thanks to Heritage Lottery Funding, the five Royal Charters of the Ancient Borough of Higham Ferrers are now restored and safely housed for everyone to see and enjoy.

Higham Ferrers Archaeology and Research Society (HiFARS) – for anyone who lives in the East Northamptonshire area and has an interest in archaeology and local history

Irthlingborough Lakes and Meadows nature reserve – a wonderful stretch of rare grazing marsh and flooded gravel pits, now a hugely valuable wetland for birds and other wildlife

Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre – a unique place to eat, shop and explore, where big brand fashion meets lakeside restaurants and cafes, and a world of outdoor discovery awaits. The gateway to the Nene Wetlands, at the heart of the Nene Valley Living Landscapes.