Arthingworth Camping
Water
Pitsford Reservoir is within 15- 20 minutes driving distance and offers lovely walks, cafés and children’s play areas. Pitsford offers both sailing and fishing.
17 locals recommend
Pitsford Reservoir
Pitsford Reservoir is within 15- 20 minutes driving distance and offers lovely walks, cafés and children’s play areas. Pitsford offers both sailing and fishing.
Sywell Reservoir is within 15- 20 minutes driving distance and offers a lovely 5km walk, café and children’s play areas including sandpit and woods. Additionally, Sywell offers open water swimming and has the old water pumping station on display.
Sywell Reservoir
Sywell Reservoir is within 15- 20 minutes driving distance and offers a lovely 5km walk, café and children’s play areas including sandpit and woods. Additionally, Sywell offers open water swimming and has the old water pumping station on display.
The Grand Union Canal runs between Birmingham and London and offers some fantastic spots to get on the water. If you bring your own kayak or paddleboard we would suggest driving out to Elkington, (15 minutes) and launching from the side of the canal. It is a peaceful and quiet part of the waterway, also great for dog walking and nature spotting.
28 locals recommend
Grand Union Canal
The Grand Union Canal runs between Birmingham and London and offers some fantastic spots to get on the water. If you bring your own kayak or paddleboard we would suggest driving out to Elkington, (15 minutes) and launching from the side of the canal. It is a peaceful and quiet part of the waterway, also great for dog walking and nature spotting.
Foxton Locks, part of the canal system just north of Market Harborough, is a grade II* listed site and home to the longest, steepest staircase flight of locks in Britain. You can hire a canal boat for the day here, and there are two pubs, two cafés and a canal museum that is well worth a look.
62 locals recommend
Foxton Locks
Gumley RoadFoxton Locks, part of the canal system just north of Market Harborough, is a grade II* listed site and home to the longest, steepest staircase flight of locks in Britain. You can hire a canal boat for the day here, and there are two pubs, two cafés and a canal museum that is well worth a look.
Tours and Tastings
Located in the next village of Harrington, Warners offers tours and tasting of their world renowned, award winning gin.
6 locals recommend
Warner's Distillery Ltd
34 High StLocated in the next village of Harrington, Warners offers tours and tasting of their world renowned, award winning gin.
A small boutique vineyard producing small batch white, red, rosé and sparkling. Bill is incredibly passionate about wine and is always a pleasure to chat to! They offer a free tour with a glass of wine, a tour with 7 tastings for £15 and a tour with all 10 wines for £25. Tours can be arranged by calling 01604 880 197 or 07940 917 521, or popping in and seeing if Bill or Flora are about.
Fleur Fields Ltd
Northampton RoadA small boutique vineyard producing small batch white, red, rosé and sparkling. Bill is incredibly passionate about wine and is always a pleasure to chat to! They offer a free tour with a glass of wine, a tour with 7 tastings for £15 and a tour with all 10 wines for £25. Tours can be arranged by calling 01604 880 197 or 07940 917 521, or popping in and seeing if Bill or Flora are about.
This small vineyard does not offer tastings, but if David or Jane are on site they always welcome people to pop in, have a tour and purchase a bottle or six! You can also call on 01858 434591 or 07989 091721 to arrange a time to visit. In my opinion their Tickled Pink Sparking Rosé is sublime, and their Bacchus is excellent for sipping in the sunshine.
Welland Valley Vineyard
Farndon RoadThis small vineyard does not offer tastings, but if David or Jane are on site they always welcome people to pop in, have a tour and purchase a bottle or six! You can also call on 01858 434591 or 07989 091721 to arrange a time to visit. In my opinion their Tickled Pink Sparking Rosé is sublime, and their Bacchus is excellent for sipping in the sunshine.
Started in 2017, this brewery is fast gaining a reputation for fabulous beer. They are not currently offering tours, but they offer a collection service from their doorstep.
Braybrooke Beer Company
Harborough RoadStarted in 2017, this brewery is fast gaining a reputation for fabulous beer. They are not currently offering tours, but they offer a collection service from their doorstep.
Food scene
A fabulous local, with a Northamptonshire skittles table – a traditional local game that everyone should try! A great range of beers and tasty pub food with a warm welcome. 2 minute walk away – 200m
The Bulls Head
6 Kelmarsh RoadA fabulous local, with a Northamptonshire skittles table – a traditional local game that everyone should try! A great range of beers and tasty pub food with a warm welcome. 2 minute walk away – 200m
‘The perfect country pub’ is a family friendly pub with a great reputation. Stocked full of Warners Gin from the local distillery and with an outdoor play area, this is a great pub which was the 2021 Regional Winner at the National Pub and Bar Awards. 20-25 minute walk – 1.5 miles
6 locals recommend
The Tollemache Arms
49 High St‘The perfect country pub’ is a family friendly pub with a great reputation. Stocked full of Warners Gin from the local distillery and with an outdoor play area, this is a great pub which was the 2021 Regional Winner at the National Pub and Bar Awards. 20-25 minute walk – 1.5 miles
This gorgeous 17th century thatched and beamed pub is full of character, great for a romantic dinner or quiet drink. There is a spacious enclosed courtyard and they are stockists of Braybrooke Beer. The Telegraph said the Swan “will leave you longing for your next visit.” 35 minute walk – 2.8 miles.
6 locals recommend
The Swan Braybrooke Market Harborough
18 Griffin RdThis gorgeous 17th century thatched and beamed pub is full of character, great for a romantic dinner or quiet drink. There is a spacious enclosed courtyard and they are stockists of Braybrooke Beer. The Telegraph said the Swan “will leave you longing for your next visit.” 35 minute walk – 2.8 miles.
The best afternoon tea around. Generous delicious portions, this is a ‘farmers’ afternoon tea like no other.
21 locals recommend
Farndon Fields Farm Shop
Farndon RoadThe best afternoon tea around. Generous delicious portions, this is a ‘farmers’ afternoon tea like no other.
Sightseeing
The Battle of Naseby (The First English Civil War 1645) took place locally and we are close to both Fairfax’s and Rupert’s viewpoints. Both sites have information boards and images of what the landscape would have looked like.
Prince Ruperts Viewpoint
Clipston RoadThe Battle of Naseby (The First English Civil War 1645) took place locally and we are close to both Fairfax’s and Rupert’s viewpoints. Both sites have information boards and images of what the landscape would have looked like.
Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens, is only 5 minutes from the site and is a historic house with butler’s pantry, walled gardens and tea room.
21 locals recommend
Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens
Main RoadKelmarsh Hall and Gardens, is only 5 minutes from the site and is a historic house with butler’s pantry, walled gardens and tea room.
amport Hall and Gardens, a 10 minute drive away, is open every Wednesday and Thursday. A Tudor founder, blind book collector, wayward 17th century grand tourist, eccentric Victorians, Lamport Hall has been home to the Isham family for over four centuries, and the fortunes, interests and trials of each generation have left their mark.
13 locals recommend
Lamport Hall
amport Hall and Gardens, a 10 minute drive away, is open every Wednesday and Thursday. A Tudor founder, blind book collector, wayward 17th century grand tourist, eccentric Victorians, Lamport Hall has been home to the Isham family for over four centuries, and the fortunes, interests and trials of each generation have left their mark.
For Kids
A fantastic farm park for younger children, with a huge variety of animals, activities, horse riding, indoor and outdoor play areas and their famous barrel ride.
11 locals recommend
West Lodge Rural Centre
Back LaneA fantastic farm park for younger children, with a huge variety of animals, activities, horse riding, indoor and outdoor play areas and their famous barrel ride.
Leicestershire’s “Best Visitor Attraction” enjoy a fun day out exploring one of the country's largest maize mazes!
11 locals recommend
Wistow Maze
Kibworth RoadLeicestershire’s “Best Visitor Attraction” enjoy a fun day out exploring one of the country's largest maize mazes!
One for rainy days, the Hub is an indoor play for young and old children alike, and comes highly recommended by my daughter for indoor days!
7 locals recommend
Riverside Hub
7 Carousel WayOne for rainy days, the Hub is an indoor play for young and old children alike, and comes highly recommended by my daughter for indoor days!
Walking and Cycling
The Brampton Valley Way is road free cycling and a 5 minute cycle from our site. Situated along a discussed railway line, the trail goes through two spectacular Victorian tunnels and is a designated wildlife corridor. The 14 mile way is mostly flat with a number of points of interest, including Brixworth Country Park on the edge of Pitsford Reservoir.
Brampton Valley Way
Brampton Valley WayThe Brampton Valley Way is road free cycling and a 5 minute cycle from our site. Situated along a discussed railway line, the trail goes through two spectacular Victorian tunnels and is a designated wildlife corridor. The 14 mile way is mostly flat with a number of points of interest, including Brixworth Country Park on the edge of Pitsford Reservoir.