Daventry Country Park

15/04/2026

Mama hen he been spotted showing off her fuzzy ducklings, the first brood of the year. We're looking forward to welcoming many more to the park over the next few months.

14/04/2026

Exciting things are happening.
Our play area is having a mini refresh, which means some equipment is being replaced. To keep everyone safe, a few areas are temporarily closed. Phase 1 is underway and phase 2 will include the roundabout, cradle swings and swingo.

We’ll be back to full fun very soon!
Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

27/03/2026

ParkSwim is back from Sunday 5th April.
The supervised ParkSwim sessions are returning, and we can’t wait to welcome swimmers for a safe, refreshing splash in the reservoir.

*A quick reminder*
Swimming is only permitted during official ParkSwim sessions.
For everyone’s safety, visitors must not enter the water at any other time without prior permission.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our waters safe for everyone.

24/03/2026

Time is running out to share your views on our Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
The consultation closes on Wednesday (25 March), so please don’t miss the opportunity to have your say on this important strategy setting out how we can work together to restore and safeguard nature in West Northants.

Find out more at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/consultations/local-nature-recovery-strategy-consultation

23/03/2026

🚗 Parking Update – Important Notice for Visitors
From Wednesday 1st April, our parking machines will no longer accept card payments.

Until the new ANPR system is installed and fully operational, the only available payment options will be:
💷 Cash
📱 Pay by Phone
Please make sure you come prepared to avoid any inconvenience.

Some QR codes may appear on or near the parking machines, but these are not provided by us. We only support payment via the official location code for Pay by Phone.

Thank you for your patience while we work to improve your parking experience.

15/03/2026

March marks the start of Spring. Longer days, warmer moments, and nature waking up all around us. By the end of the month, the sun won't set until after 7pm.
Here’s to sunny walks, and brighter days! 🌞🌿

13/03/2026

We’re creating a Local Nature Recovery Strategy and want to hear from park users, nature lovers, dog walkers - everyone who enjoys the outdoors.
Our Local Nature Recovery Strategy sets out the priorities, actions, and places where our joint efforts will make the biggest difference. It aims to make habitats bigger, better, and more connected, and to put nature at the heart of local decisions.

We’d love to hear your views on it, so please take a moment to complete the survey at https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/consultations/local-nature-recovery-strategy-consultation

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

Our rangers and fantastic volunteers have been busy out in the park this week, clearing pathways and cutting back overhanging limbs to improve access and tidy the park ready for spring. 🌱👨‍🔧

24/02/2026

We were delighted to receive some beautiful photographs from visitor Tara Hancock 📸

These latest snaps perfectly capture those hilarious little moments when the wildlife is watching us - you know, that “we see you, human” look from behind a branch or a cheeky peek over the grass.

If anyone else has photos of nature being nosey, curious, or downright adorable, feel free to send them our way.

16/02/2026

West Northants draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy shows how we plan to create, restore, and enhance nature across the area - and now over to you:
🍃 Have we captured your priorities?
🍃 Are the right habitats and species included?
🍃 Got a project for the Local Habitat Map?
🍃 Is the strategy clear and easy to use?
👉 Share your thoughts in our short survey linked in the comments