Things to Do in Rushden

⭐ 4.6

Climbing & Bouldering

Rock Up Rushden Lakes

Scale exciting indoor walls suitable for all ages from young children to grandparents, with no climbing experience required and full wheelchair access throughout the venue.

⭐ 4.4

Indoor Soft Play

Wacky Warehouse - Needle & Awl

Located at the Needle & Awl pub, this indoor play zone keeps youngsters entertained with soft play equipment while parents relax in the onsite restaurant offering meals and snacks for all the family.

⭐ 3.6

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Splash Leisure Pool, Rushden

This Rushden leisure centre offers families pools for all ages and abilities, including a unique indoor beach zone, plus an extensive programme of over 50 fitness classes to enjoy.

🎟️Live Events & Concerts

Roseshire Festival 1.5 mi away

Live Events & Concerts

Roseshire Festival

This family-friendly music festival at Chester House Estate welcomes all visitors with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby changing facilities and special assistance available.

⭐ 4.4 2.2 mi away

High Ropes & Aerial Trails

Jungle Parc Northampton

Scale the treetops at this outdoor adventure course in Irchester Country Park, offering aerial rope challenges for active families—parking available but facilities are limited.

⭐ 4.6 2.2 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Irchester Country Park

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.

⭐ 4.6 2.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum

Step back in time at this specialist railway museum showcasing historic narrow gauge locomotives and rolling stock within Irchester Country Park. On-site refreshments available, though facilities are limited.

⭐ 4.3 2.5 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Embankment Splash Park

Beat the heat at this water-filled playground where children can enjoy fountains, sprinklers and water features. Pack a picnic and let the kids cool off with splashing fun at this popular Wellingborough attraction.

⭐ 4.2 2.8 mi away

Adventure & Activity Centres

Hollywood Bowl Wellingborough

This modern ten-pin bowling venue welcomes families with accessible facilities, baby changing rooms, onsite dining and convenient parking, making it perfect for all ages and abilities to enjoy together.

⭐ 4.6 2.8 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Wellingborough Museum

Discover local heritage at this welcoming museum in Castle Way, featuring accessible facilities throughout, baby changing rooms, and an onsite restaurant. Picnics are welcome, with nearby parking available.

⭐ 4.6 2.9 mi away

Lakes & Reservoirs

Stanwick Lakes

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.

⭐ 4.7 3.1 mi away

Laser Tag Arenas

Laser Maze

Navigate through beams of light in this thrilling laser obstacle course that challenges agility and speed for all ages. Fully accessible with onsite dining, parking and facilities for a complete family day out.