Parks & open spaces
There are plenty of historic houses, buildings and gardens to visit within easy reach of Burton Latimer.
Burton Latimer’s pocket park is a peaceful wildlife haven by the river Ise. There are plenty of other parks and open spaces to enjoy within a short drive of the town.
Pocket parks
Burton Latimer Pocket Park
Station Road, Burton Latimer
1 mile / 4 mins
“An 11 acre area of meadowland on the flood-plain bordering the river Ise, with a wide diversity of wildlife along the riverside walks, and in surrounding grassland and hedgerows.”
Finedon Pocket Park
Station Road, Finedon
3 miles / 9 mins
“A wildlife area reclaimed from the old railway cutting and ironstone quarry, with walks along paths through old coppiced lime trees and ancient yews.”
Open spaces
Twywell Hills & Dales
Twywell, Kettering NN14 4AW
3.5 miles / 6 mins
“A 135 acre countryside site reclaimed from abandoned quarry workings, which has been allowed to revert back to nature and is now a haven for rare wildlife.”
Stanwick Lakes
Stanwick, Northants NN9 6GY
6.5 miles / 16 mins
01933 625522
“A 750 acre nature reserve with open spaces, play areas and paths for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers – plus a visitor centre with café and shop.“
Amusement parks
Wicksteed Park
Barton Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6NJ
3 miles / 8 mins
01536 512475
“147 acres of parkland with lakes, plus a wide range of rides, attractions and play areas.”
Country parks
Sywell Country Park
Washbrook Lane, Ecton, Northampton NN6 0QX
9 miles / 20 mins
0300 126 5935
“An area around a former reservoir, with walking paths, a butterfly garden – plus a cafe & play area.“
Irchester Country Park
Gipsy Ln, Little Irchester, Wellingborough NN29 7DL
9 miles / 21 mins
0300 126 5934
“A 200-acre area of woodland with a network of trails, an adventure course with zip lines, & a play area.“
Fermyn Woods Country Park
Lyveden Rd, Brigstock, Kettering NN14 3HS
12 miles / 16 mins
0300 126 5933
“A diverse landscape of meadows, marshes, forest and ponds, with walking, wildlife-spotting and fishing.”
Brixworth Country Park & Pitsford Reservoir
Northampton Road, Brixworth, Northamptonshire NN6 9DG
14 miles / 30 mins
0300 126 5932
“Waymarked trails – including a 7.5 mile walk around Pitsford reservoir – plus play areas, cafe, BBQ area and picnic tables.”
Barnwell Country Park
Barnwell Road, Oundle PE8 5PB
15 miles / 21 mins
0300 126 5931
“A child & dog-friendly park with scenic walkways, a fenced playground, and 2 fishing lakes.”
