Accessibility welcome to Woodlands Expand Ranger assistance Whilst Woodlands Sports Pitches are patrolled periodically by Nene Park Trust staff and volunteers, there is not a regular staff presence in this area. However, if you require assistance while using this area our Rangers are contactable via 07860 308081 from 08:00 – 18:30 March – September and 08:00 – 16:00 October – February. Please note our Ranger team is not available on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
Planning your visit to Woodlands Sports Pitches Expand Assistance dogsAssistance dogs are welcome throughout the Park. Mobility scootersMobility scooters are welcome on all surfaced paths throughout the Park. Getting herePlease visit our Find us page for details of the different ways to get to Woodlands Sports Pitches. ParkingA tarmac car park is shared with Castor Lodge care home. There are no designated accessible parking spaces next to the Woodlands Sports Pitches and associated facilities. There is a parking space at the end of the tarmac footpath that connects to the sports facilities. There is space for vehicle drop off or collection alongside the tarmac path near to the sports facilities. Park Code For information on how to enjoy this area of Nene Park, please see our Rural Estate Park Code. We also have a text only version of the Rural Estate Park Code. Nene Park Newsletter - ParklifeOur regular newsletter Parklife is available in standard, large print or audio formats. All are freely available in advance of your visit either electronically or by post. Please contact us with details of your requirements.
Getting around Woodlands Sports Pitches Expand Path gradients and surfacesWoodlands Sports Pitches is an area of closely mown grass adjacent to the tarmac car park. Temporary buildings containing the sports facilities are located on a tarmac area next to the car park which is connected to the parking area by a tarmac path. There are no other footpaths.For more details of the accessibility of any area of Woodlands Sports Pitches please contact us. Ranger assistanceWhilst Woodlands Sports Pitches are patrolled periodically by Nene Park Trust staff and volunteers, there is not a regular staff presence in this area. However, if you require assistance while using this area our Rangers are contactable via 07860 308081 from 08:00 – 18:30 March – September and 08:00 – 16:00 October – February. Please note our Ranger team is not available on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
Facilities and services at Woodlands Sports Pitches Expand Toilets and changing facilitiesThe sports facilities are made up of a series of temporary buildings which includes two team changing rooms (communal room with benches and coat hooks) and separate male and female toilet and shower buildings. These all have stepped access. An accessible toilet is located in the office cabin which has ramped access. Please note these facilities are not open to the general public. They are only open to participants when the pitches are booked.For more details of the accessibility of the facilities at Woodlands Sports Pitches please contact us. Food & drinkBBQ’s and fires are not permitted at Woodlands Sports Pitches.The village of Castor is home to cafés and pubs. For more information visit our Where to eat pages. Volunteer opportunitiesNene Park Trust offers a range of volunteer opportunities. Our volunteer pages contain information about current vacancies and the contact details to discuss any specific access requirements.
Things to do at Woodlands Sports Pitches Expand Use of Woodlands Sports Pitches and associated facilities is by prearrangement only. There is no open public access to the site. CricketCricket is currently 'pay to play’ which is usually inclusive of full use of changing rooms and facilities. For further details and hire information visit our Woodlands Sports Pitches page. FootballThere are a number of pitches of different sizes, which are currently used by Thorpe Wood Rangers Football Club. For further details and contact information visit our Woodlands Sports Pitches page
Feedback on your visit to Woodlands Sports Pitches Expand Nene Park Access Forum Do you have an interest in access at Nene Park? Nene Park Trust holds a twice-yearly access forum to update park users about access improvements and to hear directly from visitors about their experiences of using the Park. We also make contact in between meetings to share information about access related developments including a regular Nene Park Access Forum newsletter. We welcome anyone with an interest or an experience to share. For more details, contact us. Feedback We are always keen to hear visitors’ experiences of the Park to continue to improve our services and you can provide this in a number of ways: Contact us directly Join our Access Forum or Volunteers to become more involved in the development of the Park.