Things to do in Cottingham, Northamptonshire

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Cottingham, Northamptonshire.

The Great Outdoors in Cottingham

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Cottingham.

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Great Oakley Meadow | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Great Oakley Meadow | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A small but attractive haven for wildlife and local people to visit
Stoke Wood End Quarter | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Stoke Wood End Quarter | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Quiet wildlife haven, part of a larger woodland noted for its plant life
Great Merrible Wood | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Great Merrible Wood | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Bluebells, badgers and woodland birds: what more could you want from this beautiful woodland? Adjacent to Eye Brook Reservoir, the reserve is bursting with wildflowers, mammals and birds, and is the perfect place to enjoy a wander. Test your birdsong skills in the spring or challenge your fungi ID knowledge in the autumn.
Tailby Meadow | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Tailby Meadow | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Traditional flower rich hay meadow on the banks of the River Ise
Barford Wood and Meadows | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Barford Wood and Meadows | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A haven of tranquility and wildlife, once part of the former Rockingham Forest
Rothwell Gullet | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Rothwell Gullet | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
An enchanting old ironstone quarry with ferns, fungi, woodland and grassland.
Wicksteed Park | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Wicksteed Park | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A rare water meadow that abounds with wildlife
Southfield Farm Marsh | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
Southfield Farm Marsh | Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants
A spring fed marsh within a mosaic of grassland and scrub beside the River Ise
Launde Woods | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Launde Woods | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Made up of two of the most ancient woodlands in Leicestershire, stepping into Launde Woods is like stepping back in time. Oak, ash, hazel and field maple dominate Big Wood to the west, whilst Park Wood to the east was once a Forestry Commission plantation. The atmosphere is awe-inspiring, with a feeling of peace and grandeur.
Prior's Coppice | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
Prior's Coppice | Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust
A woodland reserve teeming with wildlife and ancient atmosphere, Prior’s Coppice is a relic of the wildwood that once covered all of Leicestershire and Rutland. When you step beneath the trees, you can feel how old this remnant of woodland is. Some of the trees are several hundred years old and centuries of management have led to an ideal habitat for birds, beasts and butterflies (and botanists!).

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History and Heritage in Cottingham

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Cottingham.

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Rushton Triangular Lodge | English Heritage
Rushton Triangular Lodge | English Heritage
This delightful triangular building was designed by Sir Thomas Tresham (father of one of the Gunpowder Plotters) and constructed between 1593 and 1597.
Lyddington Bede House | English Heritage
Lyddington Bede House | English Heritage
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
Kirby Hall | English Heritage
Kirby Hall | English Heritage
Kirby Hall is one of England's greatest Elizabethan and 17th-century houses. Begun by Sir Humphrey Stafford, it was purchased by Sir Christopher Hatton, one of Queen Elizabeth's 'comely young men'.
Eleanor Cross, Geddington | English Heritage
Eleanor Cross, Geddington | English Heritage
In 1290 Eleanor of Castile, the beloved wife of Edward I and mother of his 14 children, died at Harby in Nottinghamshire.

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The Arts in Cottingham

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Cottingham.

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Manor House Museum
Manor House Museum
Alfred East Art Gallery and Manor House Museum
Harrington Aviation Museum
Harrington Aviation Museum
Welcome to the Carpetbagger Harrington Aviation Museum, Northamptonshire. The museum is open Weekends and bank holidays. Visit the CarpetBagger Museum today

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Cottingham Middleton East Carlton Rockingham Wilbarston Carlton Purlieus Corby Ashley Stoke Albany Pipewell Brampton Ash Northfield Great Oakley Gretton Sutton Bassett Weston by Welland Little Oakley Dingley Stanion Weldon Newton Desborough Harper's Brook Rushton Geddington Rothwell Harringworth Deene Shotley Braybrooke Thorpe Underwood Weekley Deenethorpe Thorpe Malsor Laxton Brigstock Orton Harrington Warkton Arthingworth Kettering Loddington Great Oxendon Grafton Underwood Ise Blatherwycke East Farndon Barton Seagrave Upper Benefield Lower Benefield

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