Events Calendar
Barnwell Country Park
Fascinating Fractals at Barnwell Country Park
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomEnjoy these adult only sessions and explore the country parks throughout the seasons. Experience the sooting effects of natural fractal shapes found around our stunning parks and use them to create your own “zentangle” pattern. Includes Ranger led walk, nature based activity, car parking pass and hot drink! Adults only. For more information and to book, please email education rangers.ncc@northnorthants.gov.uk
Pond Dipping – What lurks beneath?
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomWhere: Barnwell Country Park When: Wednesday 31st May 2023 10:15am - 11:15am and 11:30am - 12:30pm Cost: £15 per family (2 adults and 3 children max) Suitable for children aged 4+ (Must be accompanied by an adult) Booking essential via Eventbrite Northampton, United Kingdom Barnwell Country Park Events | Eventbrite Car parking charges apply
Pond Dipping – What lurks beneath?
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomWhere: Barnwell Country Park When: Wednesday 31st May 2023 10:15am - 11:15am and 11:30am - 12:30pm Cost: £15 per family (2 adults and 3 children max) Suitable for children aged 4+ (Must be accompanied by an adult) Booking essential via Eventbrite Northampton, United Kingdom Barnwell Country Park Events | Eventbrite Car parking charges apply
Treewilder
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomTreewilder is an exhibition of site-responsive interventions, sculptures and video work set in Barnwell Country Park aiming to encourage visitors to explore the woodland space throughout autumn and winter. Guest curated by Angela Kingston, the exhibition features work by Denise de Cordova, Delaine Le Bas, Kim L Pace, Jennet Thomas, Danny Treacy, and Johannes Zits. Suggestive of both the words ... Read More
Walk With the Rangers
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomDuring 2022 we are giving you the opportunity to join some of the Rangers as we complete six walks across the fields and public rights of ways from some of Northamptonshire's finest Country Parks. 18th September - Barnwell Country Park All walks start at 9AM £5 per walk Booking essential
Ranger Rita’s Animal Adventure
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomRanger Rita’s Animal Adventure, by Stanwick-based Laugh Out Loud Theatre, is a 30 minute, fun, fact-filled, interactive show for all the family about looking after the wildlife in the Nene Valley Wetlands. Ranger Rita needs help from the audience to look after the animals she meets, including Owl, Otter, Spider, Heron and Bat. Will you help protect and preserve our ... Read More
Ranger Rita’s Animal Adventure
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomRanger Rita's Animal Adventure is a 30 minute, fun, fact-filled, interactive show for all the family. Ranger Rita needs help from the audience to look after the animals she meets from the Nene Wetlands, including Owl, Otter, Spider, Heron and Bat. Learn fun facts about the animals and join in the interactive activities - can you jump like a frog, ... Read More
Awful Auntie
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomAwful Auntie by David Walliams, adapted for the outdoor stage by Heartbreak Productions, is a truly thrilling tale. Owls, Ghosts, chases, escapes, motorcycle rides and tiddlywinks all fill Stella's days as she evades her menacing Aunt and saves the family home. This family-friendly open-air theatre event is the highlight of the diary for all ages. Bring your picnic and low-backed ... Read More
Walking for Health
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomWalking is a great way to get fit, explore our country parks with one of our rangers and make new friends on our friendly walks.
Barnwell Country Park – Natural Wreaths
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomDon't forget to book your place on our December 'Natural Minds' and 'Natter-Jills' friendly sessions for adults: Brixworth, Barnwell and Irchester Country Parks. We'll be using natural materials to make willow Christmas door wreaths - what could be more relaxing? See below poster for more details. To book, email: EducationRangers.NCC@northnorthants.gov.uk
Barnwell Country Park – Natural Minds
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomTime out for adults of all ages. Enjoy connecting with nature, meeting people and learning new skills. A themed walk around the park, an activity £4 per person. Usual parking charges apply. Booking essential email educationrangers.ncc@northnorthants.gov.uk Please wear suitable outdoor clothing.
Irchester Country Park – Natter-Jills
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomWe are looking forward to our next 'Natter-Jills' and 'Natural Minds' sessions for adults. 'Natter-Jills' = Irchester Country Park 18th October 10.30am-12.30pm. We'll be taking a gentle stroll around this beautiful park while having a good old natter. All topped off with a relaxing natural water colour session - no previous art experience required at all! - it's all about ... Read More
Education Rangers fun in the park – Barnwell Country Park
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomThis is an opportunity to let your little ones enjoy nature! Giving them lots of fun and games and activities as part of the Nene Valley Festival for 2 - 4 year olds (with a responsible adult too!) Please email to secure your booking!
Mr Stink
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomYou’re invited to celebrate Annabelle’s 10th birthday, hosted by everyone’s favourite MP candidate, Janet Crumb! (Almost) everyone is welcome… that is, everyone apart from Chloe’s particularly smelly new friend, Mr Stink. One perfectly normal afternoon in an average English town two restless souls unite on a park bench, one of them the lonely 12 year old Chloe Crumb and the ... Read More
Slapstick Picnic: The Importance of Being Earnest
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomSlapstick Picnic cordially invites you to its inaugural summer tea party, where marvellous feats of performance and culinary capers await. Over tea and cucumber sandwiches, we ask that you prepare to witness the impossible – the entirety of Oscar Wilde’s classic play of manners, affairs and handbags being performed by just two rather dashing entertainers. From the creators of The ... Read More
Natural Minds at Barnwell Country Park
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomTime out for adults of all ages. Enjoy connecting with nature, meeting people and learning new skills. A themed walk around the park, an activity £4 per person. Usual parking charges apply. Natural Minds run on the first Monday of each month Booking essential email educationrangers@northamptonshire.gov.uk Please wear suitable outdoor clothing.
Natural Minds at Barnwell Country Park
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomTime out for adults of all ages. Enjoy connecting with nature, meeting people and learning new skills. A themed walk around the park, an activity £4 per person. Usual parking charges apply. Natural Minds run on the first Monday of each month Booking essential email educationrangers@northamptonshire.gov.uk Please wear suitable outdoor clothing.
Autumn Quiz Trail
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomStarting from the café, follow the path that goes around the perimeter of the park. Along the trail you will find numbered markers with answers to the quiz questions. How many can you answer? £2 per quiz, available from the Kingfisher Cafe from 10am till 4pm.
Natural Minds
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomTake time out and enjoy your natural surroundings on a socially distanced walk with the Ranger. Get creative making a seasonal craft. Adults of all ages welcome. £4 per adult. Please contact educationrangers@northamptonshire.gov.uk for more information or to book your place.
Nature Tots Christmas Special
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomNature Tots will be going on an exciting Christmas trail around the park, looking for a certain red-nosed individual, and some hidden treats along the way! Pre-booking essential - please email barnwell@northamptonshire.gov.uk with child's name and contact number or leave a message on 03001265931. £3.50 per child includes Ranger led Nature Walk, craft activity and refreshments. Usual parking charges apply.
Treemendous
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomIts that time of year again when our minds start thinking about a very special tree. Come and complete our "Tree-mendous Trail" around the park and make some natural tree decorations too. Drop in between 11.00am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-3.00pm (closed 12.30pm-1.30pm). £2 per child. Meet in the Visitor Centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Xplorer
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomFamily friendly orienteering with a bird theme. £2 per child, includes a certificate, small prize and the chance to make a pinecone bird feeder to help the feathered friends in your garden this winter. Meet in the Visitor Centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in between 11.00am-12.30pm or 1.30pm-3.00pm (closed 12.30pm-1.30pm).
Halloween Make and Take
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomJoin the Rangers for some Halloween crafts. Make Halloween wreaths, lantern kits, masks and more. (May get messy.) £5 per child. Children must be supervised by an adult.
Halloween Trail
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomCollect a quiz sheet from the Kingfisher Café for a fun, self-led quiz trail around the park. Return to the café to check your answers and collect your prize. £2 per quiz.
Teddy Bears Go Wild
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomJoin the BARNWELL BEARS for a picnic on the meadow this Thursday to help celebrate the Nene Valley Festival 2019. Complete the Teddy wildlife challenge trail (£2 per child) Plus lots of FREE* activities for little ones to get involved with, along with their Teddies..... - Teddy bear Den building - Storytelling sessions (11.30am and 1.30pm) - Fun and games ... Read More
Food and Drink Festival
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomThe Kingfisher Food Festival celebrates the best of local produce from in and around the county.
Nene Valley Trail
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United Kingdom10am to 4pm. Enjoy a self-led trail around the park looking for interesting River Nene Facts! Available at the Kingfisher Café.
Star Gazing Wild Sleepout
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomWhy sleep out? - Have fun and raise money for our local park. One more adventure before the end of the school holidays, family fun before getting back to the school routine. Eating, sleeping, learning and playing outdoors. Join us at 6pm to set up camp, enjoy a camp supper before Peterborough Astronomical Society target the sky with their powerful ... Read More
Xplorer
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomTake part in this unique orienteering adventure. A family activity for all ages; help each other to find the clues and complete the course. Certificate and gift for all children taking part. Start from the Visitor Centre. £1 donation per child.
Summer Quiz Trail
Barnwell Country Park Barnwell Road, Oundle, United KingdomCollect a quiz sheet from the Kingfisher Café for a fun, self-led quiz trail around the park. Return to the café to check your answers and collect your prize. £2 per quiz sheet, includes a prize.