Raunds is a small market town in rural Northamptonshire, England. It has a population of 8,275 (2001 census), is a civil parish, and is part of the East Northamptonshire district. Geography Raunds is situated 15 miles north-east of Northampton. The town is on the southern edge of the Nene valley and surrounded by arable farming land. Raunds is close to Stanwick Lakes; a country park developed from gravel pits and managed by the Rockingham Forest Trust. This park is internationally recognised… (More on Raunds)