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Irchester Country Park

14 ha

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PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Robin
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 275m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

11 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Robin, Mallard +80 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Robin, Mallard +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets, picnic area

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, parking

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Spear Thistle, Cherry Plum +40 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Spear Thistle, Cherry Plum +40 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Ditchford Muddy Boot TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Nature Trail WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Lakes and Meadows TrailWalking route42.5 km
Named routeLength 42.5 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
East Northamptonshire GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path to the railway museum in Irchester Country Park

Path to the railway museum in Irchester Country Park

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