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Rockingham Road Park

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Yellow-legged Gull +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Yellow-legged Gull +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Volucella inanis, 7-spot Ladybird +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 552Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route260 m
Named routeRef 552Length 260 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route690 m
Named routeRef 552Length 690 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route812 m
Named routeRef 552Length 812 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route941 m
Named routeRef 552Length 941 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route170 m
Named routeRef 552Length 170 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Small park on Rockingham Road, Kettering

Small park on Rockingham Road, Kettering

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