DAYS OUT

Stuck Without Any Ideas Of What To Do?

Abbey Park

Leicester’s premier park and lies approximately one mile north of the city center.

https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/our-parks/abbey-park

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.

http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/leisure/countryside/pages/barnwellcp.aspx

Brampton Valley

This former Northampton to Market Harborough Railway is now a car free ‘linear’ park surrounded by beautiful scenery and rich in natural and historical heritage. It provides a 14 mile long walking, cycling and in parts horse riding route. The stone surfaced path follows the old railway track bed and is suitable for both hybrid style and mountain bikes.

http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/leisure/countryside/pages/brampton-valley-way.aspx

Brixworth Country Park

lies next to Pitsford Water in Northamptonshire. Opened in 1997 it includes cycle hire and a cafeteria.

http://www.NORthamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/Leisure/countryside/Pages/Brixworth.aspx

Brocks Hill Country Park

Nature walks amongst native trees and ponds, plus exhibitions, craft workshops, talks and cafe.

http://www.oadby-wigston.gov.uk/pages/brocks_hill_visitor_centre_and_country_park

Bugtopia

a family owned small zoo with an emphasis on interactivity and affordable fun for the entire family.

http://www.bugtopia.co.uk/

Conkers

the award winning attraction at the heart of the National Forest. A unique mix of indoor and outdoor experiences that will keep your family engaged for hours!

http://www.visitconkers.com/

East Carlton Park

situated on the edge of the beautiful Welland Valley. The Heritage Centre in the converted coach house and stables house a display featuring the history of Corby and the development of the iron and steel industry in the town.

http://www.corby.gov.uk/eastcarlton

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.

http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/leisure/countryside/pages/fermyn.aspx

Fineshades Wood

an ancient mixed broadleaf and conifer woodland with waymarked walks, cycle trails, horse trail, car park and Caravan Club site.

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/toplodge

Foxton Locks

The whole family will enjoy a fun-packed visit to Foxton Locks, situated within a few miles of Market Harborough. Surrounded by Leicestershire’s beautiful countryside, you will experience all that this unique waterways landmark has to offer – colourful narrowboats, the famous flight of 10 locks and the new BoilerHouse virtual experiences.

http://www.goleicestershire.com/outdoors/foxton.aspx

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.

http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/Leisure/countryside/Pages/Irchester.aspx

Knighton Park

This beautiful and popular 78 acre park has colourful shrub borders, pond, rock garden, two well-equipped play areas and a nine-hole pitch and putt golf course which is open during the holidays.

https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/our-parks/knighton-park/

New walk museum

Leicester's original museum has wide ranging collections and displays spanning the natural and cultural world.

https://www.leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/museums-and-galleries/our-venues/new-walk-museum-and-art-gallery

Nene valley Railway

a preserved railway in Cambridgeshire, England, running between Peterborough Nene Valley and Yarwell Junction.

http://www.nvr.org.uk/

Northampton and Lamport Railways

a steam and heritage diesel tourist railway in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside.

http://www.nlr.org.uk/

Mini Meadows

Set in 12 acres of the rolling Northamptonshire countryside in the village of Welford, is Mini Meadows Farm a lovely little children’s farm boasting a large array of cute, not so cute, small and not so small farm animals, so come and see what we have to show you.

http://www.minimeadowsfarm.com/

Pitsford Waters

Nestling in the rolling Northamptonshire countryside, Pitsford Water is an ideal venue for walking, cycling, fishing, sailing and birdwatching.

http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/water-parks/pitsford/

Rutland Waters

Set in 4200 acres of open countryside, Rutland Water Park is the central rural attraction in England's smallest county of Rutland and offers activities for all the family.

https://www.rutlandwater.org.uk/

Salcey Forest

an oasis of nature and history only 7 miles from the centre of Northampton. Wildlife and history are in abundance at this ancient semi-natural woodland. With tree top walk and tree ninja adventure.

http://www.forestry.gov.uk/salceyforest

The National Space Centre

With six interactive galleries, the UK’s largest planetarium, unique 3D Simulator experience and the iconic 42m high Rocket Tower, the award-winning National Space Centre is an out of this world experience.

http://spacecentre.co.uk/

Stanwick Lakes

a unique 750 acre 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 nature lovers, walkers and cyclists, acres of wide open spaces and paths, where blue skies are reflected in tranquil waters.

http://www.stanwicklakes.org.uk/northampton/

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.

http://www.northamptonshire.gov.uk/en/councilservices/leisure/countryside/pages/sywell.aspx

Twin Lakes

The No1 East Midlands all action, family tourist attraction, providing great days out, where the fun never stops.

http://www.twinlakespark.co.uk/

Twycross Zoo

a medium to large zoo near Norton Juxta Twycross, Leicestershire.

https://twycrosszoo.org/

Westlodge Farm park

A visit to West Lodge gives you the opportunity to explore the whole farm, the livestock (animals) the woods, the fields, the streams and the machinery. Visitors can also handle the rabbits and guinea pigs in cuddle corner, take a pony ride, watch the very popular piglet race or play in the adventure playground.

http://www.westlodgeruralcentre.co.uk/

Wickstead Park

an amusement park in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. The park opened in 1921. It is the second oldest theme park in the UK.

http://wicksteedpark.org/

Wistow Maze

Enjoy a great day out exploring one of the country's largest maize mazes, set in 8 acres of living maize and sunflower crop.

http://www.wistow.com/maze.asp