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About the Active Quarter

Our mission: to support physical activity, health, and wellbeing in Northampton by bringing together outdoor spaces into a recognisable local area.

What is the vision?

By bringing together outdoor spaces in the Active Quarter, we hope to make it easier for everybody to enjoy being outdoors. Partner organisations can work together more easily – improving the quality and accessibility of these spaces.

Through this project, we hope to improve opportunities for health, active travel, economic growth, education, and pride in Northamptonshire.

Where is the Active Quarter?

The Active Quarter goes from Far Cotton in the east of Northampton, to the large Brackmills Industrial estate in the west; From the new Northampton Mountain Bike Park at Hardingstone in the south, northwards toward the town and the beautiful Becket’s Park.

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Latest updates

Active Quarter receives funding to monitor park visits

Active Quarter website launches

Brackmills accessibility audit

Delapré Walk Project research published

Helping visitors explore Delapré Park

Setting up a Delapré cycling and walking hub

Partner organisations

Brackmills Industrial Estate

British Cycling

Delapré Abbey

Nene Rivers Trust

Northamptonshire Sport

University of Northampton

West Northamptonshire Council

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Discover the places that make up the Active Quarter and learn more about them. Get informed and inspired!

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Privacy Policy

Use of the Active Quarter website is subject to the University of Northampton Privacy Policy.

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Credits

The original Active Quarter brand concept was produced by Craig Ferdinando, Ellie King, Jay Smith, Jordan Young (BA Graphic Communication Design students from the University of Northampton).