A beautiful, 60-acre privately owned woodland set in the heart of Northamptonshire countryside near Brackley. Adults - £7.50, children aged 4 to 16 - £1.

Home to the world's largest shoe collection and Northampton’s flagship museum, reopened in July 2021 after an extensive £6.7 million expansion. Free to enter although donations are welcome.

750-acre countryside attraction in the beautiful Nene Valley. Imaginative play areas, open spaces and paths that families, walkers, cyclists and nature lovers can explore. Pay only for parking, £6.50 all day in September, October and November.

Award-winning farm park offering hands-on experiences of farm and country life. The farm has a huge timber play adventure barn, and all of the animal activities take place undercover. Adults and children - from £4, toddlers - £3.

Fun, fun, fun! Beautifully maintained with a nostalgic feel, Wicksteed Park is Grade II listed with a host of free attractions and a large children’s playground. Individual tickets for the rollercoasters and rides are £2.50 each. All day parking - £6.

Housed in a historic corn mill, the country’s first canal museum highlights the history of Britain's canals. It offers a fascinating insight into a rich waterway heritage and the Grand Union Canal. Admission is free. Car parking £3 for up to four hours.

Just a mile from Northampton town centre, experience tales of the Abbey told across five storytelling zones. Entry to the extensive grounds and shop are free of charge, access to the Abbey is £8 for adults, and free for under 18s. Parking is free.

Water, meadows, wet woodland, reed beds and a visitor centre. Home to species including kingfishers, dragonflies, grass snakes and otters, and destination for thousands of migratory birds each year. Admission and parking are free.

A great, free day out. 37 acres of lakes, riverbank and meadows to explore, close to the historic market town of Oundle, where you can admire beautiful stone-built architecture dating back more than 300 years and visit the award-winning museum.

Nationally significant site demonstrating 10,000 years of heritage, open daily. Entrance and car parking free of charge (charges apply for special events).