Your stay — Naseby Hotel
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Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or Post Office for decent rates; avoid airport exchange bureaux and standalone tourist kiosks which give poor rates.
Contactless is standard everywhere; chip-and-pin widely accepted; mobile pay is common; keep some cash for small independent stalls or markets.
Not expected; round up taxi fare or leave small change; restaurants may add 10-12.5% for parties over six; hotel porters get £1-2 if you use them.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Chain coffee shops offer Americano or filter coffee around £2.50-£3.
Pub lunch or café sandwich with a drink: roughly £8-£10.
A main course in a casual pub or chain restaurant: £12-£15.
Not a strong street food area; try market days or the town centre for takeaway wraps/burgers for £5-£7.
Budget supermarkets: Aldi, Lidl, Iceland, Farmfoods.
Kettering town centre has high-street chains like Peacocks, M&S, and Primark for affordable basics.
Stagecoach day saver ticket approx £4.50 for buses within Kettering; train from London St Pancras to Kettering is about £30-40 one-way; budget airport transfer is by rail from Luton Airport to Kettering (change at Bedford).
Eat at chains before 5pm for cheaper meal deals; use a bus day pass if making more than two journeys; shop at Aldi or Lidl for groceries rather than corner shops.
Good to know — Kettering
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Emergency Contacts
KetteringWhere to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Kettering, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Naseby Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Kettering Bus Station → Royal Hotel (Montagu Street stop)
💡 Two stops from the station—buy a dayrider for £4.50 if you plan multiple hops. The 49A runs slightly later (until 21:30 on Fridays).
London St Pancras International → Kettering Station
💡 Buy an advance ticket two weeks ahead for £15–20. From the station, it's a 10-minute walk to the Royal Hotel via Station Road and Stamford Road.
Kettering Station → Royal Hotel, Kettering
💡 Use apps like SwiftCars or call 01536 410410. Cash preferred by older drivers; card accepted in newer cars.
London Luton Airport (LTN) → Royal Hotel, Kettering
💡 Book a fixed-price private hire via companies like Luton Airport Cars or SkyPal. Avoid black cabs—metered fares often hit £120.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Naseby Hotel?
Check-in at Naseby Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Naseby Hotel?
Pub lunch or café sandwich with a drink: roughly £8-£10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Naseby Hotel?
Stagecoach day saver ticket approx £4.50 for buses within Kettering; train from London St Pancras to Kettering is about £30-40 one-way; budget airport transfer is by rail from Luton Airport to Kettering (change at Bedford).
Top Attractions in Kettering
💡 Check for free family activity days during school holidays; they fill up fast.
💡 Ask the churchwarden for access to the tower on weekdays; views are worth it.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning for quiet; the records at the chapel can be accessed for genealogy research.
💡 Go early in the morning for the best chance to see deer and kingfishers.
💡 Park in the free car park near the lake entrance for shortcut to best walking routes.