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Address: Daventry Country Park, Contracts House High March, Daventry, NN11 5JB, Northamptonshire How do we get there? Number: 01327 877 193
About this activity
Daventry Country Park is a popular park ideally situated in the urban fringe of Daventry, within one mile of the town centre. Stroll along one of the parks three circular trails including the 2.5 mile Reservoir Walk, 1.5 mile Meadow Walk and 1 mile Woodland Walk. The new woodland walk has 20 markers featuring etching plaques depicting a range of different animals and insects, see see what you can spot! Bring a piece of paper and some crayons or a pencil to complete your etchings and see how many you can find.
The orchard is planted only with British varieties. This area is dedicated to preserving their local history whilst providing a tranquil place for the community to enjoy. Also, the southern section of the park is particularly rich in natural resources and visitors can spot an abundant variety of plants and wildfowl in undisturbed surroundings. Sheep sometimes graze in the meadows at the park so keep an eye out for them!
Daventry Country Park also offers open water swimming during the summer months. Open water swim sessions are available on Sunday mornings from April to October. As if this wasn't adventurous enough, they have a limited number of permits available for those wishing to use the reservoir for non-powered water sports during the summer months. Non-powered water sports include paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking and model boating, so head on down to try something new! They exciting adventure playground with something for all ages is also a chance for family fun; there is a castle-themed fort with slides, a net bridge, a climbing wall, a variety of swings, a spring-mounted jeep ride, a smaller fort for toddlers, and a zip wire among other items of equipment.
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Directions
If you're coming from Northampton, head north-west on A45. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto South Way/A425. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on South Way/A425. Go through 1 roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Northern Way/A425. Follow Northern Way/A425 0.8 mi and turn right in Daventry Country Park.
If coming from A45 North (Rugby) Head south-east on Braunston Rd/A45. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Drayton Way/A361. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Drayton Way/A361. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Northern Way/A425. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Northern Way/A425. Daventry Country Park is the first exit to the left.
How much does it cost?
Adults
Free
Children
Free
Last Updates
2023
Daventry Country Park FAQ’s
The adventure has swings with inclusive seats with harnesses for children who have a limited ability to hold themselves upright.
The Reservoir Cafe provides delicious hot and cold food, a variety of hot and cold drinks with a range of light meals and snacks and a large selection of ice creams and sweets.
All dog walkers must ensure that their dogs are on leads and under control while walking near the sheep and in the meadows, and all park users must make sure they shut gates behind them.
Healthy options are available.
Disabled badge holders can park for free.
£2.20 parking charge is payable between 8am and 8pm. This charge is payable every day of the year (including Bank Holidays) and applies to the main car park as well as the overflow parking areas. The toilets (including accessible toilets with changing tables) are situated next to the Reservoir Cafe and Raisborough Centre. They are open from 9am to 5pm during peak season and 9am until 4pm in winter (excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day).
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