Visiting Brixworth Country Park
Barbecue ban due to fire risk
Barbecues are not permitted until further notice, due to increasing dry weather conditions and the risk of fire
The park bistro will be closed from Monday 31 March to Wednesday 2 April, to allow preparations for Anglian Water to take over the running of the café.
It will reopen at 10am on Thursday 3 April.
Opening times
Brixworth Country Park is open all day, every day with free admission. However, the car park, cafe and toilets have separate opening times which you can find below.
Location and contact details
Map
Address
Brixworth Country Park
Northampton Road
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN6 9DG
Contact us
Telephone: 0300 126 7000
Email: [email protected]
By car
Follow the brown and white signs. The park is located off of the A508 roundabout near Brixworth village.
By bus
A regular bus service stops on the A508 roundabout, approximately half a mile from the park entrance.
Find bus timetables.
By bicycle
3 quarters of a mile from Sustrans National Cycle Network Route 6 (Brampton Valley Way).
Find out about parking at Brixworth Country Park.
Walkers and cyclists can enjoy a 7.5 mile (12km) circuit of Pitsford Water. Allow 2 to 4 hours for walking and 1 to 2 hours for cycling (depending on ability).
Way marked trails (all walking only)
- Kestrel Trail (yellow, 0.5 miles - allow 15 minutes)
- Lapwing Trail (blue, 0.75 miles - allow 30 minutes)
- Skylark Trail (red, 1.25 miles - allow up to 1 hour)
Cyclists are requested to respect other users of the Pitsford Water trail. Watch your speed, give way to walkers and warn of your approach.
The trails provide easy access for everyone. Hard surfaced with seats, picnic tables or resting points every 200 metres, the paths generally have a gradient of less than 1:20.
Toilet opening times
Toilets are open every day from 7am to 7pm.
Facilities include:
- disabled toilet
- Changing Place toilet
- baby changing area
Monday to Friday
10am to 4pm (hot and fresh food served until 2:30pm).
Saturday, Sunday and school holidays
9:30am to 5pm (hot and fresh food served until 3pm).
Festive period
Closes at 3pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Closed on Christmas Day.
Litter bins have not been available at Brixworth Country Park for over 20 years. We kindly ask all visitors to adopt The Countryside Code value of Protecting Your Space and to “take your litter home – leave no trace of your visit”.
This is especially important when considering having a picnic or BBQ at the park, as any waste left in the park is extremely dangerous to wildlife, and pets.
Within the council owned country park, dogs are permitted off lead, but must adhere to any PSPOs in place regarding dog control.
Around Pitsford Water, on Anglian Water land, dogs must be kept on lead at all times – this is to protect the wildlife, and ensure the safety of all visitors.
Dogs are not permitted in the play areas.
Several bins are available for dog waste only; they are red and situated around the country park.
For fishing information and policies at Pitsford Reservoir visit Anglian Water.
For sailing information and policies at Pitsford Reservoir visit Northampton Sailing Club.
The bicycle store has closed permanently. Sales or bike hire are no longer available at this country park.
Access for all
We aim to ensure that everyone, irrespective of age, ability or background, feels welcome at our country parks and has an equal opportunity to discover, enjoy and benefit from them.
Our country parks are safe and have managed areas with sign posted trails. There are well maintained surfaced paths and plenty of seating.
Blue Badge holder parking is available situated near to the café and meadows. Parking charges no longer apply to Blue Badge holders.
Electric mobility buggies are available for hire.
There is a specialist wheelchair bike available for hire. The bike is designed so that a passenger can sit in the front, and the operator pedals from behind.
There is a single charge of £5 for up to two hours for both mobility vehicles and bicycle.
To book any vehicle in advance please use the ‘Contact Details’ listed above. Vehicles are available on the day, but on a first come, first served basis only.
Last updated 28 March 2025