Things to do in Northamptonshire, England: The Best Bodies of Water

April 18, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Discover the best top things to do in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom including Stanwick Lakes, Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park, Southfield Farm Marsh, Titchmarsh Nature Reserve, Kinewell Lakes, St James Lake, Wilson Pits Nature Reserve, Yarwell Mill Country Park, Yarwell Station And Nature Reserve, Corby Boating Lake.
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1. Stanwick Lakes

East Northamptonshire, Northampton England +44 1933 625522 http://www.stanwicklakes.org.uk/northampton
Excellent
61%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 936 reviews

Stanwick Lakes

Reviewed By steff0711 - Birmingham, United Kingdom

We went here after seeing it advertised on fb, great day out and all for the cost of parking, which is cash only but you can pay at the counter in the gift shop by card before 5pm. (£5.60) We took a picnic, enjoyed a walk with a stop at the assault course which the kids loved then a stroll back to the park which includes a water area so pack towels and costumes as I didn’t know about this area so the kids went in their underwear. After lunch went for another stroll and came across another assortment of activities that the kids enjoyed they was tired at the end of the day but a brilliant day out. Their is a cafe on site if you wish to eat their or enjoy a coffee outside on the decking over the lake. Great for all ages, will defo be visiting again!

2. Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park

Northampton Road Holcot, Northampton NN6 9SJ England +44 1604 889478 http://www.anglianwater.co.uk/leisure/what-to-see/water-parks/pitsford/
Excellent
48%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 230 reviews

Pitsford Reservoir - Pitsford Water Park

Reviewed By TIMMCNEIGHT - Towcester, United Kingdom

The tranquil seven mile walk around Pitsford Water Nature Reserve is a joy. This protected area for wildlife is immaculately kept with no litter. Dogs, with the exception of assistance dogs, and cyclists are not allowed.

3. Southfield Farm Marsh

Gotch Road, Barton Seagrave, Kettering England http://www.wildlifebcn.org/reserves/southfield-farm-marsh
Excellent
50%
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50%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Southfield Farm Marsh

4. Titchmarsh Nature Reserve

Lowick Lane, Titchmarsh, Kettering England http://www.wildlifebcn.org/reserves/titchmarsh
Excellent
56%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Titchmarsh Nature Reserve

Reviewed By bobbyjoe1970 - Norfolk, United Kingdom

Have visited titchmarsh reserve a few times whilst in the area, it's a lovely walk, would recommend it..

5. Kinewell Lakes

Station Road, Kettering NN14 4DT England
Excellent
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Kinewell Lakes

6. St James Lake

Hinton Road, Brackley NN13 7EQ England
Excellent
62%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

St James Lake

Reviewed By 287carolynr - Banbury, United Kingdom

Love going around the lake with my dog, lots of other walkers, and families use the track, wheelchair accessible, plus there are gym machines all around for those who want to get fit. Fishermen use the lake a lot and wildlife abounds...

7. Wilson Pits Nature Reserve

Northampton road Situated near to the Rushden lakes, Rushden England +44 1933 779587
Excellent
50%
Good
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Wilson Pits Nature Reserve

8. Yarwell Mill Country Park

Mill Road, Yarwell England +44 1780 782344 http://www.yarwellmillcountrypark.co.uk
Excellent
50%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Yarwell Mill Country Park

Reviewed By CamperJosh

I have been twice this year and may go again before the years out. Toilets clean river and lake are great and it's just a nice peaceful getaway.

9. Yarwell Station And Nature Reserve

Elton Road, Yarwell England
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Yarwell Station And Nature Reserve

Reviewed By shanes236 - Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

I have seen the signs for this little station on many occasions previously but struggled to park on Elton road. I had both of my daughters with me on this occasion and we found the station using the Nene way footpath. We parked in Yarwell country park and followed the path until we saw a fairly faded sign for the station. We located a well concealed gateway and eventually found the little station and reserve. There are fishing lakes located nearby and plenty of wildlife dotted around too. As for this little station, it is the last on the line and has had investment in recent years and looks very well cared for too. Obviously there were no trains running on the day we visited but check for future travel as this looks like a lovely little novelty train trip. I have often said it is such a pity that most of out train tracks were pulled up or abandoned in the 1960s so it is always refreshing to see some left and still running. There is a quite uneven footpath running alongside a part of the track with seating for viewing. A lovely part of our county and beauty in abundance. Visited 14th may 2020.

10. Corby Boating Lake

Cottingham Road, Corby NN17 2UN England +44 1536 203700 http://www.corby.gov.uk/home/leisure-culture/parks-open-spaces/corby-boating-lake
Excellent
31%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 118 reviews

Corby Boating Lake

Reviewed By Hyaciinth

We went for a walk and discovered there was more woodland that we knew! It is clean and a lovely place for a picnic

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