Nene Valley Crematorium hosts open day to celebrate green spaces across North Northamptonshire

04 July 2025

Sunny park scene with a winding path, young trees, and a building surrounded by greenery under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Wellingborough Green Space Day, hosted by Nene Valley Crematorium, is a celebration of North Northamptonshire’s cherished green spaces. The event highlights the vital role these spaces play in supporting health, wellbeing, biodiversity, and social connection within our communities.

Taking place on Saturday 9 August, from 10am to 3pm, this free-to-attend open day invites visitors to enjoy a vibrant and uplifting experience outdoors. Expect guided walks of the gardens or just enjoy our roses and wildflower meadows. There will also be family-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with local businesses and organisations that champion nature and wellbeing. Those who register in advance via Eventbrite will receive a complimentary ice cream

The team at Nene Valley Crematorium will be on hand to highlight the site’s dual purpose - as a space for remembrance and as a valued green space that supports community wellbeing and biodiversity.

Green spaces are vital to our communities, not just for environmental reasons, but for the profound impact they have on our wellbeing. Here in North Northamptonshire, we’re lucky to have so many to enjoy, and Green Space Day is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate and showcase them.

I encourage everyone to come along, learn more, and take part in the day.Councillor Martin Griffiths, Leader of the Council and Board Member at Nene Valley Crematorium, said:

We are proud to be hosting this fantastic event. It gives us the opportunity to show how the crematorium is not only a place of remembrance, but also a valued green space, one for reflection, community connection, and nature, which we warmly invite people to explore and enjoy.

Personally, I find great solace in walking the grounds of the crematorium, and I hope others will too.Councillor Tom Partridge-Underwood, Board Member at Nene Valley Crematorium.

What to Expect:

Art lessons
Nature trails
Beautiful gardens
Wellbeing advice
Children’s activities
Guided tours
Food stalls
Plants for sale

…and much more!

The crematorium is located at 305 Doddington Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2NX, with free on-site parking available. Visitors are encouraged to register in advance on Eventbrite to help organisers ensure a welcoming and well-managed experience.

Join us for a joyful celebration of North Northamptonshire’s green spaces - open to all.