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Page last updated 24 December 2009
Lake at Barnwell Country Park photographed by Derek Henderson 

Barnwell Country Park

Heart of the Nene Valley

Located in the heart of the Nene Valley, 15 hectares of lakes, riverbank and meadows to explore, close to the historic market town of Oundle. With three way marked waterside trails, numerous picnic spots, a wealth of wildlife and facilities, Barnwell Country Park is a great place for a family day out.

Park Information

  • Free Admission - car parking charge of £2.00 on pay and display basis
  • Park and car park open all day, every day
  • Toilets open 8:00am to 6:00pm daily
  • Barnwell Country Park shop open 10:00am to 4:00pm every day except 25th to 31st December inclusive.
  • Designated picnic and BBQ areas (bring your own portable BBQs)
  • Circular, waymarked and hard-surfaced trails through woodlands and meadows or by rivers and lakes
  • Wheelchair loan
  • Children's play area
  • Orienteering trail
  • Boules court
  • Kingfisher Lodge community room with kitchen available for hire
  • Two bird hides

For more information about any of these facilities please telephone 01832 273435 or e mail barnwell@northamptonshire.gov.uk

Green Flag Award Winner of the Green Flag Award 2009

 
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