Weldon Woodland Park

Local Wildlife Site

Weldon Woodland Park is a 21ha of rich and varied urban greenspace recognised as a Local Wildlife Site for its biodiversity and mosaic of high value habitats. Within a single landscape, visitors can explore young deciduous woodland, scrubland, wildflower rich grassland, and wetland areas, each supporting its own unique community of plants and animals.

A park that comes alive in spring

Spring marks a spectacular transformation across the park as wildflowers emerge in abundance, creating a vibrant carpet of colour. Among the floral highlights are several orchid species, including bee orchid, early purple orchid, common spotted orchid, and pyramidal orchid. The grassland also supports species such as meadow vetchling, grass vetchling, Perforate St John’s Wort, and the locally uncommon wild liquorice-a plant of particular conservation interest.

A haven for invertebrate life

The diversity of habitats makes Weldon Woodland Park an important refuge for insects, especially moths and butterflies, which thrive in its rich mix of woodland edges, open grassland and nectar sources. Their presence further supports the wider food web, contributing to the ecological health of the whole site.

Why this site matters

As an accessible urban park with exceptional wildlife interest, Weldon Woodland Park offers both ecological value and community benefit. Its designation as a Local Wildlife Site helps ensure that these habitats-and the species that rely on them-receive the recognition and care they deserve.

Accessibility and facilities

• Trails - there are surfaced and unsurfaced paths around the park
• Children’s play area
• Basketball court

Map

Address

Weldon Woodland Park
Kettering Road
Weldon
NN17 3JG

Car Parking

Free

Fires and BBQs

Fires and BBQs are banned in our parks.

Volunteering

Find out more about volunteering or join a friend’s group.

Last updated 18 February 2026