Woods and Forests In Northamptonshire

Being nestled in the country side means we have loads of beautiful woods and forests in Northamptonshire. These are great places for getting the family out in the fresh air, connecting with nature and burning off some energy! Some are also ideal locations for a family photoshoot!

We also have a number of amazing country parks, most of which have a woodland/ forest area. You can see specific details about Country Parks in Northamptonshire here.

Evenley Wood

Brackley, NN13 5SH

Evenley wood is a 60 acre, privately owned woodland. It features a café, toilets and various shelters through the gardens.

Woods and Forests in Northamptonshire. Northants Families — Image credit: Evenley Wood

Rockingham Forest

Rockingham Forest is split into 3 different nature reserves;

Glapthorn Cow Patures – Includes trails that are wide and fairly level but can become muddy. Unsuitable for wheelchairs
Short Wood and Southwick Wood – Includes trails that are wide and fairly level but can become muddy. Unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Features carpets of bluebells in Spring
Old Sulehay – Main trail is surfaced in woodland though other paths can get muddy. Quarry has uneven paths and steep slopes.

Also check out: Family Snowdrop Walks Northamptonshire

Delapre Abbey

The abbey itself is surrounded by beautiful gardens. There is a café, restaurant, toilets and a gift shop. Head down past the gardens and you will discover a lake and woodland.

London Rd, Northampton NN4 8AW

Badby Woods

Chapel Ln, Badby, Daventry NN11 3AU

A smaller woodland. It doesn’t have toilets or a café but is well known for it’s beautiful bluebell displays.

Salcey Forest & Fineshade Woods

Salcey Forest: Wootton Road, Northamptonshire, NN7 2HX

Fineshade Woods: Forestry England Visitor Centre, Fineshade, Corby NN17 3BB

Salcey Forest and Fineshade Woods both feature their very own Gruffalo trail, stick man trail, Wallace & Gromit trails, cycling trails, a café, toilets, play area and picnic areas.

Salcey Forest also has a Gruffalo orienteering course, Go Ape tree top adventure, disc golf, forest play boxes, table tennis and you are able to horse ride

Fineshade Wood has Gruffalo sculptures, a 5k running trail, feel good/ forest activity bags