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Sywell Country Park
Sywell Country Park offers meadowland and lakeside walks, with a small arboretum of exotic trees and Edwardian buildings still surviving from its past role as a water supply reservoir with a water works heritage trail to guide you round. Play in the sand and water themed play areas or tumble in the tots soft play area Climb through the tunnels...
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Brampton Valley Way
The Brampton Valley Way is a 14-mile rail trail built on the way of the former Northampton to Market Harborough Railway in Northamptonshire. Take a train ride along a short section of the line at the former Pitsford and Brampton station. Cycle to Brixworth Country Park Park Information 14 miles (22.5 km) of linear park linking Northampton and...
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Brixworth Country Park
Developed with Millennium Commission funding, the park is a national showpiece for accessible countryside – providing access for all irrespective of physical or mental ability and social or cultural background. Play Enjoy the play area and have a go on the zip line. See who can go the highest on the climbing wall. Take a walk...
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Northampton and Lamport Railway
The Northampton & Lamport Railway is a steam and heritage diesel operated tourist railway located in the Northamptonshire countryside just 5 miles from Northampton, within easy reach of the motorway network. Just click on the signal, heading or totem to move around the site.
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Coton Manor
This peaceful ten acre garden occupies a hillside position extending down from the 17th century manor house, constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone. Landscaped on different levels, it comprises a series of distinctive smaller gardens, providing variety and interest throughout the season, and enhanced by flowing streams, fountains and ponds....
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Abington Park
Abington Park is Northampton's oldest and most popular park. It contains many fine features including Abington Park Museum, sports facilities, a cafe, flower displays, lakes, and a garden for the blind. Beneath the surface lies the archaeological remains of the old medieval village. Find out more below. Abington Park is Northampton's most...
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Fuzzy Ed's @ The Priory - Wellingborough
Fuzzy Ed’s Fun House is a soft play area for ages 0-12 years! Children must be under 4ft 9 and supervised at all times! We have a baby area which caters for children 0-4 years and the older section for children aged 5-12 years old! The Fun House is attached to a fantastic family dining pub. Our friendly atmosphere is a highlight of...
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Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick Lakes is a unique 750acre countryside attraction and nature reserve in the heart of Northamptonshire's beautiful Nene Valley, and is widely considered to be one of the region's most imaginative outdoor activity destinations. It offers the best of both worlds: extensive play areas to keep adventurous families entertained for hours, and for...
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Ock 'n' Dough
BAZZ AND JAZZ PLAY ZONE - Indoor Play Building OPENING TIMES Monday - Friday 9am - 8pm. Saturday 12noon - 10pm. Sunday 12noon - 8pm. PARENT & TODDLERS Monday - Friday 9am - 12noon. PARTIES Standard children's party with playtime & food included £5.99 per child. Mega party ...
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Salcey Forest
Salcey Forest is an oasis of nature and history only 7 miles from the centre of Northampton. Whether you want a family day out, a chance to see the wildlife of the forest, or just to pop in for a cup of tea in these beautiful surroundings, Salcey Forest has it all. For bird's-eye views - ascend the all-ability Tree Top Way and see Salcey from a...
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Jungle Parc Wellingborough
Outdoor fun and adventure for the whole family in an exciting and safe environment! We have two courses, Adventurer Course for age 4+ and Explorer Course for teens and adults. Jungle Parc is located in the lovely Irchester Country Park! Its only 20 minutes from Northampton and 30 minutes from Milton Keynes. This former ironstone quarry has a...
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Irchester Country Park
This former ironstone quarry has a wonderful children's play area as well as a network of long and short trails through 83 hectares of mixed woodland. The park is home to the Quarryman's Rest Cafe, Jungle Parc UK and the Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway museum. Irchester Country Park has an adventure course with zip lines, a play area and a network...
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The Warren
FUN FACTORY - (Indoor Play Building) OPENING TIMES Saturday & Sunday 12noon - 6pm. CHARGES Playtime: Free to enter, must be supervised by parents.
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Fermyn Woods Country Park
Situated in the heart of the Rockingham Forest, the park offers access to fantastic woodlands, meadows, thickets, marshes and ponds to explore. Fermyn Woods Country Park is great for wildlife spotting and fishing in a diverse landscape of meadows, marshes, forest and ponds. Climb on the giant red kite and scramble like a squirrel on the wild...
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RUSHTON TRIANGULAR LODGE
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597. It is a testament to Tresham’s Roman Catholicism: the number three, symbolising the Holy Trinity, is apparent everywhere. There are three floors, trefoil windows and three triangular gables on each...
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Emberton Country Park
Close to the village of Emberton and the market town of Olney, the Park is ideally located between the counties of Bucks, Northants and Beds. Great Fishing, Static Caravan Site, Beautiful Walks Camping Childrens Play Area Conservation Area Sailing Club Picnic Area Country Walks Toilets
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Daventry Country Park
Daventry Country Park - History Daventry Country Park was created in 1968 as part of the nationwide Countryside Act. This movement sought to provide communities with green spaces to use and enjoy. The reservoir (130 acres of open water) was dug out and completed in 1804, taking eight years to finish. The original purpose of the reservoir was...
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Harrold Odell Country Park
Harrold-Odell Country Park is an area of North Bedfordshire's beautiful countryside waiting for you to explore. Set in 144 acres, the Park's main features are two picturesque lakes. These along with river meadows, woodland and the tranquil banks of the Great Ouse river, provide a variety of habitats and make for a great day out. ...
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Rockingham Forest
The Rockingham Forest is an area of some 200 square miles in North-East Northamptonshire, lying between the Rivers Welland and Nene and the towns of Stamford and Kettering. It has a rich and varied landscape, with farmland, open pasture, pockets of woodland and villages built from local stone. Today the Forest offers visitors plenty of routes for...
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Family Friendly Orienteering Course Foxton
Orienteering is a great outdoor adventure activity that exercises both the mind and body, and develops skills in map reading and navigation. The sport is open to all ages and levels of fitness, making it an ideal family pastime. Competitive orienteers race against the clock whilst navigating from point to point across a diverse terrain using a...
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Foxton Locks Spy Mission Treasure Trail
Set in the beautiful rolling countryside of South East Leicestershire, this Spy Trail takes you round the famous site of Foxton Locks, with its flight of ten locks, the fantastic Inclined Plane Boat Lift and museum. Trails are self guided and can be instantly downloaded from our website. Follow the Trail, solve the clues and see the...
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Thurleigh Farm Centre - Bedford
Our indoor and outdoor play centre is open and is included in the entry. At weekends and during school holidays we run a schedule of activities which include Quad bikes (for ages 6 and over), Go Carts (ages 10 and over), Pony Rides , Fire Engine Rides and Bungee Trampolines as well as Tractor Rides and Animal Feeding. If these activities are of...
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Wistow Maze
Welcome to Wistow in Leicester, a beautiful and historic English hamlet in rolling countryside just a few miles south of Leicester and north of Market Harborough. Famous for the Wistow Maze (with new design and quiz trail each summer), the thriving Rural Centre (with a new farm shop, cafe/bistro, plant centre, model village and a variety of...
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The Broughton
Set in a quiet area of the countryside the pub has 2½ acres of grounds with a lovely beer garden and outdoor play area to keep the younger family members amused.
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Willen Lake and Park
More than 1 million people visit the buzzing shores of Willen Lake each year, with a huge variety of activities and leisure facilities there really is something for everyone. One hundred acres of water encircled by eighty acres of stunning landscaped grounds, beautifully maintained by the Parks Trust, with mile after mile of cycle ways and dozens...
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Barnwell Country Park
Located in the heart of the Nene Valley, 15 hectares of lakes, riverbank and meadows to explore, close to the historic market town of Oundle. With three way marked waterside trails, numerous picnic spots, a wealth of wildlife and facilities, Barnwell Country Park is a great place for a family day out. ?Barnwell Country Park comprises 37 acres of...
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Priory Country Park
Priory Country Park is an established green area, of around 360 acres, made up of lakes, meadows and woodland, partially enclosed within a bend in the river Great Ouse. 5 AM - 9 PM
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Activity Land - Milton Keynes
All-year indoor & outdoor activity centre, 25' rock-climbing wall, Driving school, Tractors & diggers, Multi-level play frame, Woodland trail, Dinosaur dig, Gold-panning, Toddler area, Shop. Restaurant, Party packages Come rain or shine, our venues are bursting with fun.What will you do first? ...
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Top Lodge - Fineshade Wood
Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood is a fantastic day out for families and wildlife lovers alike. There are lots of places to explore, cycle round and play in. You can build dens, look out for forest animals, or if you are really adventurous, visit our Tree House play area, tucked away in the wood. Next to the visitor centre is the Oak Leaf play area...
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KIRBY HALL
Kirby Hall is one of England’s greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses, once owned by Sir Christopher Hatton, Lord Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth I.
Although this vast mansion is partly roofless, the walls show the exceptionally rich decoration that proclaims that its successive owners were always at the forefront of new ideas about...
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The Tawny Owl
The pub's large beer garden with benches is an ideal place to soak up the summer sunshine.
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Stowe Landscape Gardens
Stowe Landscape Gardens offer great children's activity packs, full of ideas to discover wildlife and nature in the gardens and help keep their interest going. One of the most remarkable creations of Georgian England, Stowe was created by a family once so powerful they were richer than the king! Since the National Trust acquired the...
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Draycote Water Country Park
Draycote Water is an ideal place for a family day out in Warwickshire. Whether you are planning a gentle walk, some cycling or spotting some wildlife, there is lots to do at this great site. Admission:2015 Prices: Park admission free, activities separately charged for. Opening Times: 2015 Opening Details: The site is open every day...
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Hamerton Zoological Park
There's more than just seeing our collection of animals Play Areas We also have 2 play areas, one for babies and toddlers and the other for older children. Both get a "thumbs up" from all that play. Picnic and Gardens The new covered picnic areas and gardens gives you a great area to relax and enjoy the snacks...
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