Top 10 Nature & Parks in Northampton, England

October 26, 2021 Kandra Bartel

Northampton /nɔːrθˈæmptən/ ( listen) is the county town of Northamptonshire in the East Midlands of England. It lies on the River Nene, about 67 miles (108 km) north-west of London and 50 miles (80 km) south-east of Birmingham. One of the largest towns in the UK, Northampton had a population of 212,100 in the 2011 census.
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1. Cotton End Park

Northampton NN6 7RF England +44 7850 467443 [email protected] http://longbuckbygreenspaces.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

Cotton End Park

The park contains a wildlife wetland area, a pond-dipping platform, a bird hide, a small flock of sheep, an orchard of local and heritage fruit varieties, native trees and bushes, a traditionally-built information centre, two zip-wires, an assault course (suitable for younger teenagers) and two picnic areas.

2. Cottesbrooke Gardens

Cottesbrooke Hall, Northampton NN6 8PF England +44 1604 505808 [email protected] https://www.cottesbrooke.co.uk/introduction/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Cottesbrooke Gardens

3. Stanwick Lakes

East Northamptonshire, Northampton England +44 1933 625522 http://www.stanwicklakes.org.uk/northampton
Excellent
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4.5 based on 936 reviews

Stanwick Lakes

Reviewed By steff0711 - Birmingham, United Kingdom

We went here after seeing it advertised on fb, great day out and all for the cost of parking, which is cash only but you can pay at the counter in the gift shop by card before 5pm. (£5.60) We took a picnic, enjoyed a walk with a stop at the assault course which the kids loved then a stroll back to the park which includes a water area so pack towels and costumes as I didn’t know about this area so the kids went in their underwear. After lunch went for another stroll and came across another assortment of activities that the kids enjoyed they was tired at the end of the day but a brilliant day out. Their is a cafe on site if you wish to eat their or enjoy a coffee outside on the decking over the lake. Great for all ages, will defo be visiting again!

4. Radland's Skatepark Plaza

Bedford Road, Northampton NN1 5SZ England +44 117 941 5856 http://www.radlands.co.uk/index.html
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Radland's Skatepark Plaza

5. Coton Manor Gardens

Coton Road, Northampton NN6 8RQ England +44 1604 740219 http://www.cotonmanor.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 475 reviews

Coton Manor Gardens

Reviewed By TravelDiary_N - England, United Kingdom

A great place to visit if you are a garden lover. Cafe is open ,Garden is open and they have taken so much effort as per government advice on COvid -19 transmission. Beautiful flowers,ducklings ,Chickens and flamingos. There is no hesitation to visit this place again.

6. Castle Ashby Gardens

Castle Ashby, Northampton NN7 1LJ England +44 1604 422180 [email protected] http://www.castleashbygardens.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 614 reviews

Castle Ashby Gardens

Castle Ashby Gardens is home to Parkland designed by Capability Brown, Formal Italian Gardens, an Arboretum, and a small Animal Menagerie. The Gardens are extremely well maintained and are among the best in the county. There is something here for everyone.

Reviewed By ruthrees - Ireland, null

Having been underwhelmed by several local National Trust properties, we visited this privately owned estate. Wow! totally blown away, so much to see and do - the chilli collection alone is worth coming for, who knew there were so many varieties of chilli peppers! And the little zoo - where you really can get up close and personal to the animals, who, by the way, all look really well cared for. The gardens are just beautiful - varying from the manicured to the wild. And, unlike some properties, there are no signs up telling you not to do this and that, you are free to wander and discover the beauty of this place. It's the kind of place you could come back to repeatedly and still find something different. We absolutely loved it.

7. Hunsbury Hill Country Park

Hunsbury Hill Road Danes Camp Way, Northampton NN4 9RR England http://www.northamptonspaces.info/parks/hunsbury.html
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Hunsbury Hill Country Park

Reviewed By 232jaynew - Northampton, United Kingdom

Lovely place to visit for a walk with family, friends and even the dog. Play area is suited for all ages my little one loved running around and playing on the slide and swings. There is also plenty of open space for a picnic. On site parking and also a nice little cafe.

8. Abington Park

Abington Park Crescent, Northampton NN1 5LW England http://www.northampton.gov.uk/abingtonpark
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4.5 based on 362 reviews

Abington Park

Reviewed By 882meenas - Northampton, United Kingdom

I love walking round this park, whether fir a romantic walk, a catch up with a friend or dog walk. The birds are a delight and the grounds are lovely.

9. Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park

Northampton Road Holcot, Northampton NN6 9SJ England +44 1604 889478 http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/what-to-see/water-parks/pitsford/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 230 reviews

Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park

Reviewed By TIMMCNEIGHT - Towcester, United Kingdom

The tranquil seven mile walk around Pitsford Water Nature Reserve is a joy. This protected area for wildlife is immaculately kept with no litter. Dogs, with the exception of assistance dogs, and cyclists are not allowed.

10. Northampton Marina

Becket's Park, Northampton NN1 5NL England +44 1604 604344 [email protected] http://www.northamptonmarina.co.uk
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Northampton Marina

Northampton Marina is located alongside Becket’s Park on the River Nene with access to a choice of cruising routes, giving boaters a friendly and welcome place to stop off. Each of our pontoons are constructed using non slip rise and fall pontoons designed with disabled access, all within a secure site with key fob access only and an award winning facilities building, available for all visitors.

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