# Sywell Country Park, Northampton — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore lakeside paths, woodland play zones and heritage trails among scenic meadows and exotic trees at this fully accessible country park near Ecton, perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs alike. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/attractions/sywell-country-park (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Sywell Country Park Sywell Country Park [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10018455805633239609&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Martina Ilieva](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117168043468220151128) **In short:** Sywell Country Park is a park in Northampton, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2,864 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Sywell Country Park Explore lakeside paths, woodland play zones and heritage trails among scenic meadows and exotic trees at this fully accessible country park near Ecton, perfect for wheelchairs and pushchairs alike. ## What's nearby - East Lodge Farm Riding Centre 500m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Onsite Parking Accessible Toilets Baby Changing Food Available Wheelchair Friendly Dog Friendly Pushchair Friendly Card Payments Accepted ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Uchenna Obuekwe](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/118413317641059330530/reviews) ★★★★★ Lovely park with beautiful scenic views. We went on a group trail walk and it was such a great experience. There are lovely trails, several spots for picnics, playground areas, and relaxing spaces to just hang out, plus it's dog friendly. I really enjoyed myself and would definitely visit again. · via Google [Svetlana Turnbull](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116691621629360103757/reviews) ★★★★★ Our favorite place to visit. Stunning, very accessible walk, peaceful, clean and well maintained park. I love the little woodland picnic area. The cafe is great, service fast and food delicious. Plenty of choices and great quality and value. · via Google [Hannah Morgan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/117258274576469095951/reviews) ★★★★★ Great Walk. Lots of nature to see. Parking was £3.50 but lasts for 12 hours, Cafe on site was really lovely. Took me just over an hour to do the 5km loop · via Google [Savan Chhaniyara](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/115992305704481105422/reviews) ★★★★★ Fantastic view of reservoir with a long walkway around it with fantastic natural setting. Also there is a playground for kids activities. Really enjoyed the walk. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48770a05f1a849c3:0x8b08b479a4b81a39!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this country park offers well-maintained paths for walking around the reservoir, beautiful scenery, and clean playgrounds for children. They also highlight the good cafe with tasty food and friendly staff, as well as the convenient and reasonably priced parking. Others also say it's a peaceful and dog-friendly place, suitable for families and picnics. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Park View, 13 Washbrook Lane, Ecton, Northampton, NN6 0QX [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.2783240%2C-0.7801362) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (2,864 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 2-3 hours **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Northampton [More attractions in Northampton](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/attractions) ★ 4.6 (2,864 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.northamptonshireparks.co.uk/sywell-country-park/Pages/default.aspx?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0300 126 5935](tel:03001265935) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Northampton **Postcode** NN6 0QX **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C4X76H9+8W [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48770a05f1a849c3:0x8b08b479a4b81a39!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48770a05f1a849c3:0x8b08b479a4b81a39!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48770a05f1a849c3:0x8b08b479a4b81a39!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Northampton Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Sywell Country Park is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is Sywell Country Park suitable for? Sywell Country Park suits all ages. ### Is Sywell Country Park wheelchair accessible? Sywell Country Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance. ### Is there parking at Sywell Country Park? Yes: paid car park and paid street parking. ### How do I contact Sywell Country Park? Call Sywell Country Park on +44 300 126 5935. ## More near Sywell Country Park ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [The Worlds End ★ 4.1 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/hotels/the-worlds-end) - [The Aviator Hotel ★ 4.4 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/hotels/the-aviator-hotel) - [Travelodge Northampton Round Spinney ★ 4.0 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/hotels/travelodge-northampton-round-spinney) - [Sage House ★ 4.5 · 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/hotels/sage-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [To The Brink 2.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-northamptonshire/cottages/to-the-brink-uk50394) - [Heron Lodge 3.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-northamptonshire/cottages/heron-lodge-uk51478) - [Jasmine Cottage 4.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-northamptonshire/cottages/jasmine-cottage-uk47815) - [Queens Manor 5.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/west-northamptonshire/cottages/queens-manor-uk50852) ### Campsites nearby - [Overstone Lakes ★ 4.5 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northamptonshire/camping/overstone-lakes) - [Billing Aquadrome ★ 3.7 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/camping/billing-aquadrome-northampton) - [Grendon Lakes ★ 4.3 · 3.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northamptonshire/camping/grendon-lakes) - [Mill Farm Caravan & Camp Site ★ 5.0 · 7.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/leicestershire/camping/mill-farm-caravan-camp-site) ### Things to do nearby - [Sywell Aviation Museum ★ 4.7 · 1.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/attractions/sywell-aviation-museum) - [Wacky Warehouse - Quays Pub ★ 3.8 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/little-billing/attractions/wacky-warehouse-quays-pub) - [Clip 'n Climb Northampton ★ 4.9 · 2.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/northampton/attractions/clip-n-climb-northampton) - [Fuzzy Ed's at the Priory ★ 4.0 · 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/wellingborough/attractions/fuzzy-ed-s-at-the-priory)