Places to visit

The Active Quarter has outdoor spaces for everyone. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to exercise, reflect, or just be with the people you love.

Find your place

Use the interactive map (or the gallery) below to explore the places that make up the Active Quarter. You can then visit the individual listings to find out more and help you feel more confident ahead of a visit. We’ve tried our best to make sure that a good level of accurate detail has been included, but we’re working with our partners to make the Active Quarter as useful as possible over time.

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Places to visit
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Places to explore nature

Abington Meadows

Abington Meadows

Barnes Meadow

Barnes Meadow

Brackmills Country Park

Brackmills Country Park

Delapré Lake

Delapré Lake

Delapré Park

Delapré Park

Hardingstone Pocket Park

Hardingstone Pocket Park

The Washlands

The Washlands

Places to escape urban life

Becket’s Park

Becket’s Park

Northampton Bike Park

Northampton Bike Park

Radlands Plaza Skate Park

Radlands Plaza Skate Park

Waterside Campus

Waterside Campus

Places to explore history or culture

Delapré Abbey

Delapré Abbey

Places for community activities

Delapré Golf

Delapré Golf

Brother with sister discover wood at spring forest.
Forest School

Forest School

Radlands Plaza Skate Park

Radlands Plaza Skate Park

Places to get you moving

Cripps Recreation Centre

Cripps Recreation Centre

Radlands Plaza Skate Park

Radlands Plaza Skate Park

Places to eat and shop

Becket’s Pavilion

Becket’s Pavilion

The Ark riverside café

The Ark riverside café

Places with a purpose

Delapre Bike Doctor

Delapre Bike Doctor

Discover activities

Many of these brilliant outdoor spaces that make up the Active Quarter host activities and events. Get together, get active, and get creative!