Fineshade Woods
Corby, Northamptonshire
About Fineshade Woods
Are you looking for a peaceful and family-friendly outdoor day out? Fineshade Woods, situated north of Corby, is a great option. You can take a leisurely walk or bike ride through the picturesque setting or let the kids play at one of the play areas,
Deep in the heart of the ancient Rockingham Forest, lies Fineshade Woods, one of the largest woodlands in Northamptonshire. It’s the perfect place to escape the big city and take some fresh air in the wild. Get comfy in the hide because there’s lots of wildlife to see - from majestic red kites in the sky, to shy deer peeking through the shrubs.
Things To Do
Got your walking shoes on? Let’s go and explore - there’s a network of trails through the forest that you can discover on foot or by bike. Take your camera and capture some of the fantastic views along the way. If you venture down into the woods, you might find a few familiar faces from your kids favourite stories!
Like the Gruffalo! Get stuck into a brand new forest adventure and locate all his missing party items like balloons and pine cones!
Food & Drink
Need a coffee break and a snack? The Fineshade Woods visitor centre welcomes you with a cafe, a cycle shop, and lovely play areas to keep the kids entertained.
There are also plenty of picnic benches around for you to stop off at, relax and have a bite to eat.
- Spot wildlife from the forest hide
- Plenty of family fun
- Visitor centre with a cafe, playground & shop
Brand New Gruffalo Party Trail!
Take a trip into the woods and celebrate Gruffalo's 25th birthday with his brand-new forest adventure!
Locate all his missing party items, have fun with party-themed activities and games and help the Gruffalo have a fab birthday bash!
Outdoor Adventure
If the little ones have more energy to burn, head to the children's play area, where they can swing, zoom and slide to their heart's content!
Opening Times
Visitor Centre March - October Monday to Friday 09:30 - 17:00 Saturday to Sunday 09:00 - 17:30
November - February Monday to Friday 09:30 - 16:00 Saturday to Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Closed 25th December
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : Free
Car park charges apply. See website for details
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time more than 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
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