Irchester Country Park

This former ironstone quarry has a wonderful children's play area as well as a network of long and short trails through 83 hectares of mixed woodland. The park is home to the Quarryman's Rest Cafe, Jungle Parc UK and the Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway museum.

Jungle Parc high ropes adventure course

Enjoy lots of amazing activities as you glide through the trees on rope bridges, zip lines and cargo nets.

Open Wednesday to Sunday inclusive from April to October and daily during school holidays.

• For more information or to book a place, visit the Jungle Parc website (link is external) or email info@jungleparc.co.uk (link sends e-mail).
• For last minute bookings, telephone 0844 879 4378.

Recreation

• Children's play areas 
• Dig deep - look for the clues to Irchester's quarrying past from the hills and dales or open gullet and quarry face to the quarry supervisor's office - now The Quarryman's Rest cafe (link is external).
• Have a kick about - our open meadows, especially Royal Meadow, are ideal for ball games.
• High ropes adventure trail. 
  • Visit the Jungle Parc website (link is external) to book a place or for information
• Orienteering packs available.
• Steam along to the free Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum (only open on Sundays).
  • Visit Irchester Railway Museum website (link is external); or
  • Email irchesterrailwaymuseum@gmail.com (link sends e-mail) for more details.

Eating and drinking

• Cafe
  • Enjoy light refreshments at the Quarryman's Rest cafe (link is external).
• Picnic
  • Enjoy lunch in one of our picnic areas or bring your own BBQ for use in our special designated BBQ area.

Flora and Fauna

• Wildlife
  • Muntjac Deer, hedgehogs, stoats and squirrels

Ironstone narrow gauge railway museum

• Located within the park, there is a small museum of working steam and diesel locomotives run by the Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Trust. Open Sundays 10:00am – 5:00pm (summer) or 10:00am – 4:00pm (winter).
  • Email irchesterrailwaymuseum@gmail.com (link sends e-mail) or telephone (01604) 675368 for more information.
• Free entry
• A collection of steam and diesel locomotives - over 40 items of rolling stock
• 250 metre long demonstration line
• Locomotive demonstrations held on the last Sunday of every month during the summer.

​Click HERE to find out more about education in Northamptonshire's Country Parks. (link is external)