Dog-friendly days out in Northamptonshire

Wellingborough

Stanwick Lakes

★ 4.6 (5,379)

This lakeside adventure park features thrilling play zones, climbing activities and nature trails perfect for active families, plus picnic areas, a restaurant and excellent facilities for all visitors.

Wellingborough

Irchester Country Park

★ 4.6 (3,707)

This woodland park near Wellingborough delights families with adventure playgrounds, forest walking paths and thrilling treetop rope courses, plus picnic spots and a café for refreshments.

Northampton

Sywell Country Park

★ 4.6 (2,864)

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.

Northampton

Brixworth Country Park

★ 4.6 (2,233)

Escape to this scenic lakeside haven perfect for waterside walks, family picnics and peaceful nature-watching, with fully accessible paths welcoming pushchairs, wheelchairs and four-legged friends alike.

Peterbrough

Barnwell Country Park

★ 4.6 (1,919)

This 37-acre nature haven near Oundle features scenic lakes, woodland paths and riverside walks perfect for wildlife spotting. Enjoy the onsite restaurant or bring a picnic to this accessible park with parking and facilities.

Kettering

Fermyn Woods Country Park

★ 4.6 (1,282)

Explore natural woodland trails at this accessible Northamptonshire country park with convenient parking and facilities, perfect for family walks and outdoor adventures in a peaceful forest setting.

Daventry

Daventry Country Park

★ 4.5 (1,257)

This Green Flag park on Northern Way delights families with exciting features like a zip wire, sensory garden and adventure playground, plus an onsite restaurant and excellent facilities for all ages.

Northampton

Abington Park

★ 4.7 (424)

Enjoy green space and play areas at this popular Northampton park on Park Avenue South, with toilets and snacks on-site plus convenient parking, though accessibility is limited.

Peterborough

Cheeky Monkees

★ 4.2 (587)

This indoor soft play venue lets kids burn off energy while parents relax at the onsite restaurant, with families welcome to bring their own picnic too.

Corby

Corby Boating Lake

★ 4.5 (313)

Enjoy lakeside dining and watch model boats glide across the water while spotting waterfowl at this accessible Northamptonshire attraction with fishing and onsite parking.

Towcester

Silverstone

★ 4.8 (156)

Experience the thrill of Britain's iconic racing circuit with behind-the-scenes tours and driving experiences that let you follow in the footsteps of motorsport legends on this world-famous track.

Wellingborough

Saxby's Cider and Grange Farm Pick Your Own Pumpkins

★ 4.8 (121)

Experience a fun-filled autumn outing at this working farm where families can pick their own pumpkins from the fields and enjoy traditional cider-making heritage in a scenic Northamptonshire countryside setting.

Brackley

Evenley Wood Garden

★ 4.4 (83)

Let children roam through enchanting Northamptonshire woodland paths at this tranquil garden escape, perfect for picnics with wheelchair access, baby facilities, parking and an onsite restaurant.

Corby

Fineshade Woods

★ 4.9 (41)

This woodland paradise offers thrilling trails for young explorers and chances to spot wildlife in their natural habitat, with facilities perfect for families with pushchairs and pets.

Wellingborough

Hunt Fun Wellingborough

Solve puzzles and decode riddles as you discover Wellingborough's highlights on this outdoor adventure trail, perfect for families seeking an active day out together.