Northampton is a town in the East Midlands, and there's much to do here. Although its history is as an area largely responsible for the country's manufacturing of shoes and leather, even today, the town is an important retail and market centre and serves Northamptonshire and North Buckinghamshire. The town has much to offer, and you can experience Northamptonshire's cultural culture. Take a tour of Northampton's cultural quarter and immerse yourself in the town's variety of music, theatre, sport, and much more, taking in the marvel of museums and galleries – including visiting the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, that hosts the largest collection of shoe heritage in the world.