Ringstead, Northamptonshire

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Ringstead is a small village situated in Northamptonshire, England and is located approximately 15 miles north-east of Northampton in the Nene Valley. The River Nene runs directly past the village in a series of locks. During the 1980s, major sand and gravel excavations took place all around Ringstead leaving many man-made lakes and islands. There is a local primary school situated next to St Mary's church, which is host to the famous Ringstaed flower festival. Ringstead is the birthplace of Alfred Roberts, the father of Margaret Thatcher.

Sport

The village has a relatively successful sporting tradition in football. This includes a men's team and an u-16 boys team.