Country parks and woodlands

East Carlton Countryside Park


A stunning country park set in 102 acres of parks and woodland near Corby featuring a cafe, shop and free parking for all visitors

Heritage Centre and Coach House Café

Discover the rich history of Corby steel works and iron ore, unwind at the Coach House café with coffee and homemade cake, and enjoy outdoor activities like the Pirate castle, basket swings, and more. Don’t forget to visit Foxy's Woodland Shop for firewood, duck feed, jams, chutneys, and more!

Café and toilet opening times

MonthsTimes
Spring and summer (1 April to 31 September)Monday to Sunday, 10am to 4:30pm
Autumn and winter (1 October to 31 March)Monday to Sunday, 10am to 3:30pm

Trails

Explore our interactive Dinosaur safari walk, download the British orienteering map or walk the Corby heritage trail, which connects 6 stunning woodlands and parks.

  • Green route - short walk 0.6miles (1km)
  • Blue route - medium walk 1 mile. (1.6km)
  • Red route - long walk 1.3 miles (2.1km)

Accessibility

Learn about parking, trails, toilets, cafes, and play area accessibility at our country parks.

Discover our Active Parks project, which helps residents to get involved in activities.

Maps

Address

East Carlton Countryside Park
East Carlton, near Market Harborough
Leicestershire
LE16 8YF

BBQs

BBQs are currently banned due to the risk of fire.

Dog walking

We provide a pleasant dog friendly environment with areas where your dog is allowed off a lead (under control). Dogs are not permitted in the play area.

News

Stay updated by following us on Facebook or reading our quarterly newsletter.

Learn about ash dieback and how we’re managing it in our parks and woodlands.

Volunteering

Learn about volunteering or join a friends group.

Get in touch

Give us feedback about your experiences of East Carlton Countryside park.

For general enquires contact the country parks team on:

Telephone: 01536 805182

Email: [email protected]

Memorials

Find out more about memorials at the park.