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Page last updated 06 April 2009
Children orienteering at Barnwell Country Park 

Outdoor environmental activities for everyone

Our country parks offer excellent outdoor environmental activity sessions for all ages and abilities including

  • Playgroups
  • School groups (Nursery to 6th form)
  • Organisations such as youth clubs, out of school clubs, Scouts, Guides and Brownies
  • Adult and community organisations such as U3A, Active Ageing, MIND, SERVE

The country parks' varied habitats - from wetlands to woodlands - are a wonderful teaching resource and our Education Ranger-led school activities have been developed with the National Curriculum in mind.

Activity Packages include:

  • Minibeast Safari
  • Pond Dipping
  • Sensory Explorers
  • Habitats
  • World of Plants
  • Orienteering
  • Nature's recyclers/recycling
  • Bespoke packages can be arranged
  • For Youth groups, adult organisations and corporate teams we can offer
    • Team Building
    • Orienteering
    • Basic Survival skills
    • Conservation activities

What can we offer?

  • Experienced staff to lead the visits
  • Practical and fun hands-on sessions
  • Pre-visit information and discussions
  • Advice on the most suitable park for your activity
  • Assistance and advice with risk assessments
  • Provision of all field equipment and materials

Each of our five Country Parks has it's own unique character but they all offer:

  • Toilets (including disabled)
  • Easy-Access Trails
  • Parking
  • Picnic area
  • A range of wildlife habitats

Further information

To discuss your requirements and book a ranger-led activity at any of the Country Parks, please make initial contact by telephone 01604 883774 or email: educationrangers@northamptonshire.gov.uk

 
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