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Things to do in and around Oundle
Authors in Oundle runs a programme of all year round author talks aimed at exciting, informing, entertaining and educating a wide variety of people with talks, discussions and workshops by award winning authors, illustrators and poets.
Only 1 minutes walk away, The Stahl Theatre is operated by Oundle School and offers a mixture of professional touring productions and school produced plays
Oundle Cinema screens carefully selected, highly acclaimed films and thought provoking documentaries at Oundle's Stahl Theatre (Films) & Fletton House (Documentaries).
Oundle Museum is only a 2 minute walk and it is located in the former Courthouse of the beautiful stone built Market Town in Northamptonshire. The history of the town is evident from many of the current houses over 300 years old yet Oundle dates back to the Iron Age and can boast a rich history throughout the ages which are reflected in the Museum.
The Yarrow Gallery was opened in 1918 and is part of Oundle school. In 1970, the building was adapted to create a permanent exhibition space and the tradition of staging exhibitions of professional artists began.
Only a 10 minute walk way with idyllic trails around its lakes. It also has a children’s adventure playground, a visitors’ centre, barbeque facilities and not forgetting the Kingfisher Café. It also has Nature related events during the summer months.
Currently owned by the National Trust, Lyveden is a remarkable survivor of the Elizabethan age. Begun by Sir Thomas Tresham to symbolise his Catholic faith, Lyveden remains incomplete and virtually unaltered since work stopped on his death in 1605.
There are a few interesting walks in and close to Oundle which can be found on northamptonshirewalks.co.uk (You can view and follow them on your mobile). Walk numbers 9,12, 31, 54, 58, 66 and 119 are all close by and vary from 1 mile to 10.9 miles in length. There are further walks along the river Nene and Oundle Marina. The river Nene passes Oundle on the west and south sides. Oundle Marina is opposite Barnwell Park.
Elton Hall is a baronial hall in Elton, Cambridgeshire. It has been the ancestral home of the Proby family since 1660. The hall lies in an 3,800-acre estate through which the River Nene runs. There is also a garden centre and café next to the hall.
Apethorpe Palace in the parish of Apethorpe, Northamptonshire, England is a Grade I listed country house dating back to the 15th century and was "favourite royal residence for James I". The main house is built around three courtyards lying on an east–west axis and is approximately 80,000 square feet in area. It is acknowledged as one of the finest Jacobean stately homes in England.
Barnwell Castle is a ruined castle, south of the town of Oundle, and west of the village of Barnwell, Northamptonshire. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building, and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument. A motte and bailey castle was erected in 1132. The stone castle was built during the reign of King Henry III by the family of Berengar Le Moyne.
Short Wood and Southwick Wood is a 54.7 hectare nature reserve north-west of Oundle in Northamptonshire. It is managed by the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. Short Wood is a 25.3 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site is a small remnant of the medieval royal hunting Rockingham Forest.
Plan a full day out at Burghley near Stamford. Start your visit in the old Brewhouse with an audio visual introduction to this magnificent Elizabethan house, admire the fine state rooms and the treasures. Outside, walk in the deer park and explore the Gardens of Surprises incorporating the Sculpture Garden and the water garden and fountains.
The Ferry Meadows Country Park is at the heart of Nene Park in Peterborough. You can hire kayaks, canoes, row boats and pedaloes and enjoy activities such as raft building.
The Nene Valley Railway is home to a very famous blue steam engine – Thomas! Running a regular steam service for 7.5 miles through picturesque countryside, this preserved railway offers a great family day out.
Peterborough Cathedral is one of the finest Norman cathedrals in England. Founded as a monastic community in 654 AD, it became one of the most significant medieval abbeys in the country, the burial place of two queens and the scene of Civil War upheavals. It is also situated in the heart of Peterborough next to the main shopping area.
Stamford Arts Centre host a wide range of entertainment and events and is situated close to the centre of this historic town. Whilst you are here, why not explore the sights in Stamford
Rushden Lakes is a recently built outdoor shopping centre and leisure park. There are over 50 big name shops, restaurants and café’s plus an IMAX cinema. And not forgetting the boating and beautiful walks around the lakes and other leisure activities. It is best to avoid Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays as it can be extremely busy on these days.