Corby Woodlands and East Carlton Country Park

15/06/2026

🎣 CORBY BOATING LAKE - update

We’d like to reassure visitors and anglers following recent concerns about fish in the lake.

Our team recently met with the Environment Agency to investigate and carry out water quality testing, including oxygen and pH levels. The results were found to be normal for a lake of this type at this time of year, and no immediate concerns were identified.

It’s believed that a combination of natural seasonal factors—such as spawning activity and recent warm weather—may have contributed to the issues observed.

We will continue to work closely with the Environment Agency and local fishing groups to monitor the lake closely and ensure conditions remain suitable for wildlife.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support 💚

08/06/2026

🐟 SPRING UPDATE 🐟

🌸 Late spring to early summer is the primary spawning period for many UK fish species, including carp, bream, and roach.

❤️‍🩹 During this period, fish experience significant physical stress, often resulting in exhaustion, injury, and increased susceptibility to disease.

🌤️ In addition, spawning activity and rising temperatures can lead to temporary reductions in dissolved oxygen levels, which is widely recognised as one of the most common causes of fish deaths in lakes and ponds.

For reassurance:
💠 Corby Boating Lake is fitted with aerators, which actively increase oxygen levels and improve overall water quality.
💠 These aerators are serviced annually to ensure they remain fully operational.
💠 Water quality is monitored monthly, with records maintained on file to track conditions over time.
💠 Our ranger team have been working with the anglers and bailiffs to monitor the levels of dead fish and arrange appropriate disposal of the dead fish

📋 These measures are standard best practice and significantly reduce the likelihood of large-scale or prolonged fish mortality events.

ℹ️ For reference, environmental incidents (including fish deaths or pollution concerns) can be reported to the Environment Agency incident hotline (0800 80 70 60), available 24/7.

02/06/2026

29/05/2026

⚠️ East Carlton Country Park

Please note, there will be a road closure ⛔ on the A427 between 9.30am and 3.30pm daily from 1 June to 3 June, and between 8pm 3 June to 6am 4 June 2026.

Access to East Carlton Country Park - Cafe and Shops can be made by (Market Harborough direction) via the village of Ashley , down Ashley Road and up Wire Lane. Coming from Corby, all traffic will have to go down Rockingham Hill, through Rockingham Village, turn left and drive through the villages of Cottingham and Middleton and then on to the village of East Carlton and drive through the South Gate entrance.

Information on road closures can be found online https://one.network/

We apologise for any inconvenience.

15/05/2026

📢 Dear Visitors

The consultation for the new North Northamptonshire Council Play Area Strategy has officially launched, and we’d love to hear as many views as possible 📋

Every response really helps shape the future of play spaces in our communities, thank you for helping to spread the word! 🛝

https://northnorthants.citizenspace.com/communities-and-leisure/play-area-strategy-hys/

13/05/2026

🌳 New signage has been installed at Hazel & Thoroughsale Woods!

The updated signs make it easier to explore the area and learn more about the local wildlife and habitats 🌿

📍Why not take a look on your next visit?

12/05/2026

📢 Calling all schools! Don’t miss out on our Countryside Stewardship sessions at the Boating Lake 🌿

Spaces for this summer are very limited, but we’re now taking bookings for September 2026 onwards – the perfect time to plan your next outdoor learning experience 🌳

Here’s what one teacher had to say:
💬 “The visit was well organised and helped with our work towards Eco School. Lots of practical ideas that can be taken back into the school grounds such as bird feeders and dead hedges.”

Give your pupils a hands-on experience in nature and take home ideas to support your school’s environmental goals 🌱

📍 The Boating Lake, Cottingham Road, Corby NN17 1SZ

📅 Book now to secure your place! Email [email protected]

05/05/2026

Happy !

Living hedges are a fantastic way to support wildlife, especially ones with mixed species like our new one at East Carlton Country Park - Cafe and Shops.

Flowers, berries and nuts will all be in abundance once this hedge is established 🤩

08/04/2026

Temporary Parking Closure Notice – East Carlton Country Park - Cafe and Shops
Please be advised that a section of the car park will be closed on Monday, 13/04/2026.

The closure is necessary to allow essential works to take place. During this time, there will be no parking on the red area (pictured below).

To access the disabled parking, Foxy's Shop and Cafe, follow the green arrow also pictured below.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
For updates, please check our social media channels.