Badby is a village and a rural parish of about 2,020 acres in West Northamptonshire. It is situated about 2 miles (3 km) south of Daventry, on the A361 Daventry to Banbury road. The parish is bisected west to east, at about 395 feet (120 m) above sea level, by the upper reaches of the River Nene. The village is mainly south of the river, where the land rises to Badby Down.
Badby is a picturesque village with a rich history. It is thought to have been settled by the Saxons in the 7th century, and the name Badby is thought to mean "Beodda's settlement". The village has a number of historic buildings, including the Church of St Mary, which dates back to the 12th century.
Badby is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists, and there are a number of public footpaths and bridleways in the area. The village is also home to a number of wildlife reserves, including Badby Woods and Badby Woodside Local Nature Reserve.
