Daventry

Daventry is a market town and civil parish in Northamptonshire, England. It sits in the central part of the county in the East Midlands region and serves as a local center for commerce and services for surrounding villages. The town has a long-standing market heritage and connectivity to regional road networks, with Daventry’s development shaped by its role as a crossroads town within the broader Northamptonshire area. Since 2021, Daventry has been part of the North Northamptonshire unitary authority, reflecting recent reforms in local government.

In fiction, Daventry is the name of a medieval kingdom in the King's Quest video game series by Sierra. The realm is typically portrayed as a royal, fantasy setting featuring castles, forests, and magical elements. It is best known as the home kingdom of the royal family and as the central stage for the adventures and quests that unfold in the early installments of the series.

Daventry’s dual presence—real-world town and fictional kingdom—has made the name recognizable in both England’s local history and popular video game culture. While the real Daventry centers on community, services, and regional growth, the fictional Daventry focuses on narrative storytelling within a fantasy universe.