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Dogs are not permitted in the play area and BBQ's are currently banned due to the risk of fire (check website for ongoing updates on this).<br /> Over Christmas the cafe is closed on 24 and 25 December and 1 January. The cafe closes at 2pm on 26 December.

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Barnwell Country Park

Oundle, northamptonshire

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Address: Barnwell Country Park, Barnwell Road, Oundle, PE8 5PB, Northamptonshire, North Northamptonshire _{How do we get there?} Number: 01832 273435

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Barnwell Country Park is located in the heart of the Nene Valley and close to the historic market town of Oundle. In their fifteen hectares of lakes, riverbank and meadows to explore, there's three way marked waterside trails with plenty of wildlife and picnic spots to see. Follow the nature trail to see what wildlife you spot and to learn about their history! if you stop off at the visitor centre first, you'll find a range of exciting free activity sheets for the children as well as skulls, feely boxes and nature games.

After all that exploring, take a bucket and spade, find 'the beach' on the edge of the Mill Lake and let your creativity loose in the sand! Lots of families build big sand scultpures in their own cool style. In the summer, take advantage of the purpose-built BBQ next to Mill Lake and cook some food while your children play in the sand! If this isn't your cup of tea, bring your own picnic to snack on or take in the wonderful view from the Kingfisher Cafe's lake side deck whilst you enjoy some food and snacks.

Barnwell Country park was voted one of East Midland's 'Local Favourites' parks in Fields in Trust's 2022 awards. This is partly because the adventure playground in the woods is one of the best zip wires around! There's also a toddlers' hobbit garden near the cafe and two wheelchair accessible bird hides so everyone can get invovled in the fun (wheelchair loan is available if you phone beforehand).

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Directions

Follow the brown and white signs off the A605 Oundle bypass. There is a regular bus service to and from Oundle town centre - the bus stop is approximately a quarter of a mile away from the park.

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How much does it cost?

Adults

Free

Children

Free

Last Updates

2023

Barnwell Country Park FAQ’s

You can usually hire wheelchairs there so phone before to check and organise this.

Visit Barnwell Country Park for the exciting nature trails, and the adventure playground in the woods for its amazing zip line.

There are baby changing facilities on site.

Visit The Kingfisher Cafe for snacks and meals. The cafe is open daily from 10am to 4pm.

Gates are locked at 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and then open at 6am the following day due to antisocial behaviour.

They offer excellent outdoor environmental activity sessions for all ages which can be easily tailored to meet your class needs. This includes team building, orienteering, basic survival skills and conservation activities.

There are baby changing facilities on site.

Healthy options are available.

The trail paths provide easy access around Barnwell Country Park. They are hard-surfaced (except sections of the Riverside Walk) with seats and/or resting points every 200 metres. All paths are on level surfaces.
Blue badge holder parking is available situated near to accessible toilets.

Dogs are not permitted in the play area and BBQ's are currently banned due to the risk of fire (check website for ongoing updates on this).
Over Christmas the cafe is closed on 24 and 25 December and 1 January. The cafe closes at 2pm on 26 December.