Sometimes the simplest of Saturday’s are needed Sometimes the simplest of Saturday’s are needed to refresh from the previous week. Mooching in town, sunshine, ciders and spending time with loved ones. Blissssss ☀️ 

Hope you’re having a wholesome Saturday. What’s yours looked like? 👇🏻 

#NavigatingNorthants #NicoleNavigates #LoveTowcester #SimpleSaturdays #Northamptonshire #Towcester #LocalLove #IndependentNorthants #TowcesterMillBrewery #NicoleNavigatesNorthants
Platty jubes photo dump 📸 What a weekend, fil Platty jubes photo dump 📸 

What a weekend, filled with catching up with pals, jubilee celebrations, moonlit walks in Northampton, wedding reception celebrations with colleagues and wine… lots and lots of wine 😂🥂

Safe to say I’m going on an alcohol detox after this weekend but at least we made some memories? What’s been your highlight this weekend? ☺️

#NicoleNavigates #JubileeWeekend
Happy Jubilee weekend, Northamptonshire 🇬🇧 Happy Jubilee weekend, Northamptonshire 🇬🇧

What a weekend of celebrations it’s been and I love how high streets and neighbourhoods have been getting into the spirit. Couldn’t resist snapping this photo as I love how royal Northampton was looking 👑 

Have you been celebrating the jubilee where you are? Tell me what you’ve been up to and what’s been happening in Northamptonshire 👇🏻

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #JubileeWeekend #JubileeWeekendNorthampton #Northampton
Be your own sparkle ✨ Still haven’t quite rec Be your own sparkle ✨

Still haven’t quite recovered from Saturday’s charity bottomless brunch at White Hart in Great Houghton, but it was the BEST day! 🥰

Would throughly recommend taking a trip to see them as the people are great and I couldn’t stop smiling all day thanks to a fab bunch of girls and singing to lots of ABBA and Spice Girls ✌🏼 

👇🏻 I’m in a happy mood - tell me what’s been making you happy recently 

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants
April foodie photo dump 📸 Looking at my camer April foodie photo dump 📸 

Looking at my camera roll, turns out April was not only filled with lots of walking, work stuff and days out, but it involved ALOT of good food. Here’s a breakdown:

🍏 @bitestreet enjoying a @fashion.bake bao bun and @gyroguys1 doner meat and halloumi wrap washed down with @saxbys_cider 

🥯 Lots of Sunday coffees and smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels from @clairescottagekitchen 

🐟 Fish finger sandwich and best coffee chats at @clarke_and_dean 

☕️ Delicious iced coffee in the sunshine from @tenhandscafe 

🧁 Savoury and sweet afternoon tea at @olddairyfarmcrafts 

🍻 Stout and ale hauls from @haveigotbrewsforyou 

🍔 Insane blue cheese Mayo burger from @theflavourtrailer at @towcestermillbrewery 

I love looking back on my camera roll and smiling over the memories I’ve made this month. How has your April been? Let me know what food you enjoyed in Northamptonshire or beyond 👇🏻

#NavigatingNorthants #NorthantsFood #AprilPhotoDump #NorthantsFoodie #NicoleNavigates #NorthamptonshireFood #Bitestreet #Towcester #Northampton #NorthantsBlogger #NorthantsBloggers #NorthantsFoodBlogger #AprilFoodPhotos #ThisGirlEats #IndependentNorthants
If in doubt, always put the dress and heels on 💃🏻

Cocktails and dressing up last night with a friend was just what I needed to boost my confidence and luckily Northampton isn’t shy of places to visit on a Saturday night: @vandb_northampton @turtlebaynorthampton @maulecollective and @johnfranklinsbar to name a few 🍸 

Where are your favourite places to head to on a Saturday night in town? Let’s share recommendations below 👇🏻 

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #Northampton #ThingsToDoNorthampton #SaturdayNightNorthants #NorthamptonTown
BiteStreet NN, I’m back baby! ✌🏼 Incredibl BiteStreet NN, I’m back baby! ✌🏼

Incredible line up from vendors like @brokenbonebbq @fashion.bake and @canoodlestreetfood all washed down with some @saxbys_cider 👌🏼 it felt good to be back and my food cravings were satisfied!

Are you heading down this weekend? @bitestreet is on all day today and tomorrow at @northantsccc (let’s just pray the sunshine stays!)

📌 Save this post for things to do in Northampton 

#NavigatingNorthants #NorthantsFood #NorthantsFoodie #BitestreetNN #IndependentNorthants #NicoleNavigatesNorthants #ThisGirlEats #NorthamptonFood #NorthamptonFoodie #EatLocal #EatLocalNN #NNLovesLocal #StreetFoodNN #NorthantsHour #NorthantsFoodAndDrink
Pints of cider, spring sunshine and baby cuddles 👶🏼 (that’s a sitcom episode title, surely?)

Loved spending last night with @thewishfulluxury and @xangrim and of course, baby Emilia for cuddles with her auntie Nicole as we enjoyed the last of the sunshine ☀️ spring is definitely on its way! 

I hope the weather lasts this weekend. Tell me what your plans are and if you’re navigating Northamptonshire or beyond 😍

📍 Check out @towcestermillbrewery who have a fantastic pub garden for this time of year

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #Northamptonshire #Towcester #IndependentNorthants #NorthantsBlogger #TowcesterMillBrewery
We Will Rock You, Northampton 🤘🏻🎸 This w We Will Rock You, Northampton 🤘🏻🎸

This was the first ever musical I saw in London when I was 11 years old and I remember being absolutely blown away by this show that featured the music of my favourite band: Queen ❤️

17 years later and I saw the 20th tour production at @royalderngate last night and it still blew my socks off - also very emotional and touching seeing s full auditorium waving their hands and singing along to “We Are The Champions” 🥲

It’s in Northampton until Saturday and if you’re lucky like me, you might be able to bag yourself a last minute ticket for £20 - yup, you heard me! 👀 

Have you seen We Will Rock You? Wanna know how you can bag affordable theatre tickets in Northampton? Let me know 👇🏻

#NavigatingNorthants #WeWillRockYouTour #RoyalAndDerngate #NorthantsTheatre #Northampton
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A little bit about my background; I have been heavily involved in publication writing for food and lifestyle magazines, had various marketing and PR roles, been involved with social media content marketing for various businesses in B2B and B2C and blogging for myself, for clients and guest blogging. 

The blog started out as a hobby when I was fresh out of my Musical Theatre degree and was looking for something creative to fill my time. My blog started to slowly feature eats and local adventures in the Northamptonshire area which came from genuine curiosity to navigate my local area from when we first moved to the shire when I was 13.

I wanted a place to document everything and when I started working for a local business magazine, I ended up navigating to lots of places in Northamptonshire which inspired me to share all that I was eating and doing.

Zoom forward to today: Nicole Navigates has built a local presence where people trust my advice and has become a go-to for all things Northamptonshire from things to do, where to eat, businesses you should support and guess what… I don’t work with big brands or chains, so everything you will see on here is 100% independent.

ON THIS BLOG, YOU WILL FIND…

Dedicated Northants Food Guides from Afternoon Tea, Brunch, Vegan food to Gin Distillers, Coffee Shops and Coffee Roasters, Bakeries and many more food guides featuring independent businesses from Northamptonshire. You will also find restaurant reviews, takeaways & deliveries and food festivals & markets such as Towcester Food Festival & BiteStreet NN.

You will also find inspiration on places to navigate to in the county, from experiences & things to do like a Saxby’s Cider Tour, a spa day at York Cottage Spa and cocktail making at home with The Occasion Bar. I’ve evenb taken my love of supporting local further by managing a food stall at a local producers’ food fair!

If you’re looking for places to stay if you’re from further afield, I feature hotel reviews from places like Kettering Park Hotel and Whittlebury Park.

You will also find Navigating Northants Guides which feature villages and towns in the county (and a bit further) including Market Harborough, Towcester (my homeland here in Northants) as well as seasonal guides for spring, summer, autumn and Christmas!

You may have also seen me on some offline stuff too which include writing various foodie columns in local magazines, appearing on radio and even being a judge for independent food & drink awards! You can find out more on what I’ve been featured in here.  

You can also find me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Come and say hello, I’m more than happy to chat and if you require any recommendations on where to eat or navigate in the county, give me a buzz! 

You can also find out how you can contact me whether you just fancy saying hello, popping me a review or if you’re a company or brand that is interested in working with me or would like to see what social media services I offer, you can find out details on how to work with me here.

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Sometimes the simplest of Saturday’s are needed Sometimes the simplest of Saturday’s are needed to refresh from the previous week. Mooching in town, sunshine, ciders and spending time with loved ones. Blissssss ☀️ 

Hope you’re having a wholesome Saturday. What’s yours looked like? 👇🏻 

#NavigatingNorthants #NicoleNavigates #LoveTowcester #SimpleSaturdays #Northamptonshire #Towcester #LocalLove #IndependentNorthants #TowcesterMillBrewery #NicoleNavigatesNorthants
Platty jubes photo dump 📸 What a weekend, fil Platty jubes photo dump 📸 

What a weekend, filled with catching up with pals, jubilee celebrations, moonlit walks in Northampton, wedding reception celebrations with colleagues and wine… lots and lots of wine 😂🥂

Safe to say I’m going on an alcohol detox after this weekend but at least we made some memories? What’s been your highlight this weekend? ☺️

#NicoleNavigates #JubileeWeekend
Happy Jubilee weekend, Northamptonshire 🇬🇧 Happy Jubilee weekend, Northamptonshire 🇬🇧

What a weekend of celebrations it’s been and I love how high streets and neighbourhoods have been getting into the spirit. Couldn’t resist snapping this photo as I love how royal Northampton was looking 👑 

Have you been celebrating the jubilee where you are? Tell me what you’ve been up to and what’s been happening in Northamptonshire 👇🏻

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #JubileeWeekend #JubileeWeekendNorthampton #Northampton
Be your own sparkle ✨ Still haven’t quite rec Be your own sparkle ✨

Still haven’t quite recovered from Saturday’s charity bottomless brunch at White Hart in Great Houghton, but it was the BEST day! 🥰

Would throughly recommend taking a trip to see them as the people are great and I couldn’t stop smiling all day thanks to a fab bunch of girls and singing to lots of ABBA and Spice Girls ✌🏼 

👇🏻 I’m in a happy mood - tell me what’s been making you happy recently 

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants
April foodie photo dump 📸 Looking at my camer April foodie photo dump 📸 

Looking at my camera roll, turns out April was not only filled with lots of walking, work stuff and days out, but it involved ALOT of good food. Here’s a breakdown:

🍏 @bitestreet enjoying a @fashion.bake bao bun and @gyroguys1 doner meat and halloumi wrap washed down with @saxbys_cider 

🥯 Lots of Sunday coffees and smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels from @clairescottagekitchen 

🐟 Fish finger sandwich and best coffee chats at @clarke_and_dean 

☕️ Delicious iced coffee in the sunshine from @tenhandscafe 

🧁 Savoury and sweet afternoon tea at @olddairyfarmcrafts 

🍻 Stout and ale hauls from @haveigotbrewsforyou 

🍔 Insane blue cheese Mayo burger from @theflavourtrailer at @towcestermillbrewery 

I love looking back on my camera roll and smiling over the memories I’ve made this month. How has your April been? Let me know what food you enjoyed in Northamptonshire or beyond 👇🏻

#NavigatingNorthants #NorthantsFood #AprilPhotoDump #NorthantsFoodie #NicoleNavigates #NorthamptonshireFood #Bitestreet #Towcester #Northampton #NorthantsBlogger #NorthantsBloggers #NorthantsFoodBlogger #AprilFoodPhotos #ThisGirlEats #IndependentNorthants
If in doubt, always put the dress and heels on 💃🏻

Cocktails and dressing up last night with a friend was just what I needed to boost my confidence and luckily Northampton isn’t shy of places to visit on a Saturday night: @vandb_northampton @turtlebaynorthampton @maulecollective and @johnfranklinsbar to name a few 🍸 

Where are your favourite places to head to on a Saturday night in town? Let’s share recommendations below 👇🏻 

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #Northampton #ThingsToDoNorthampton #SaturdayNightNorthants #NorthamptonTown
BiteStreet NN, I’m back baby! ✌🏼 Incredibl BiteStreet NN, I’m back baby! ✌🏼

Incredible line up from vendors like @brokenbonebbq @fashion.bake and @canoodlestreetfood all washed down with some @saxbys_cider 👌🏼 it felt good to be back and my food cravings were satisfied!

Are you heading down this weekend? @bitestreet is on all day today and tomorrow at @northantsccc (let’s just pray the sunshine stays!)

📌 Save this post for things to do in Northampton 

#NavigatingNorthants #NorthantsFood #NorthantsFoodie #BitestreetNN #IndependentNorthants #NicoleNavigatesNorthants #ThisGirlEats #NorthamptonFood #NorthamptonFoodie #EatLocal #EatLocalNN #NNLovesLocal #StreetFoodNN #NorthantsHour #NorthantsFoodAndDrink
Pints of cider, spring sunshine and baby cuddles 👶🏼 (that’s a sitcom episode title, surely?)

Loved spending last night with @thewishfulluxury and @xangrim and of course, baby Emilia for cuddles with her auntie Nicole as we enjoyed the last of the sunshine ☀️ spring is definitely on its way! 

I hope the weather lasts this weekend. Tell me what your plans are and if you’re navigating Northamptonshire or beyond 😍

📍 Check out @towcestermillbrewery who have a fantastic pub garden for this time of year

#NicoleNavigates #NavigatingNorthants #Northamptonshire #Towcester #IndependentNorthants #NorthantsBlogger #TowcesterMillBrewery
We Will Rock You, Northampton 🤘🏻🎸 This w We Will Rock You, Northampton 🤘🏻🎸

This was the first ever musical I saw in London when I was 11 years old and I remember being absolutely blown away by this show that featured the music of my favourite band: Queen ❤️

17 years later and I saw the 20th tour production at @royalderngate last night and it still blew my socks off - also very emotional and touching seeing s full auditorium waving their hands and singing along to “We Are The Champions” 🥲

It’s in Northampton until Saturday and if you’re lucky like me, you might be able to bag yourself a last minute ticket for £20 - yup, you heard me! 👀 

Have you seen We Will Rock You? Wanna know how you can bag affordable theatre tickets in Northampton? Let me know 👇🏻

#NavigatingNorthants #WeWillRockYouTour #RoyalAndDerngate #NorthantsTheatre #Northampton
So Shy reporting for pantomime duty! 💁🏻‍♀️✨

One of my other passions is fooling around on stage making a tit out of myself - if you’re new here, you might not know that most February half terms, I find myself performing for a village pantomime in Syresham (near Silverstone) and this is the first year we’ve returned since the ol’ C word cancelled last years! 

I’ve loved playing this comedic role and it’s been fabulous doing what I love: singing, acting, making people laugh and again… making a right fool of myself!

If you’re local and providing the storms calm down tonight, we have 3 more shows left of Aladdin so come along if you fancy some half term entertainment (including a Saturday matinee!)

Do you have any weird and wonderful hobbies you do outside your regular 9-5 or Instagram life? 🎭✨🧞‍♂️

📍 Come see us at Syresham Village Hall, NN13 5HE - tickets on sale at the door for 7:30pm start (and 2:30pm tomorrow)

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