Thanks to an abundance of wide open space and its country park settings, the Mackintosh Centre can offer groups a complete range of leisure, sports, arts and conservation activities, for all ages and all abilities. A charge may be made for some activities details of which are available on request.

Conservation Activities and Workshops

• How about practical conservation work, try your hand at building bird boxes or bird feeders with our staff.
  
  
• Our Countryside Activity Pack is a resource pack for group leaders with simple activities that will enable you to deliver a wide range of environmental activities.
  

Leisure, Sports and Arts

• Walks and Trails
  There are three circular walks around Brixworth Country Park. The shortest takes you past the bird watching hide and the mini labyrinth. The longest takes you through the parks sculpture trail and by the edge of the picturesque Pitsford Water a site of special scientific interest. Bikes and electric buggies can be hired for these trails.
  
  
• Sports Pursuits
  Football, rounders, badminton, French boules, volleyball and juggling equipment can be hired.
  
  
• Orienteering
  A static orienteering course which doesn't require a compass, ideal for introducing orienteering for the first time. Or mega orienteering which will test both your orienteering and problem solving skills.
  
  
• Art Boxes
  If you are feeling creative how about a bit of glass painting encaustic art, candle making or mask making
  
  
• Evenings under Canvass
  Try a night under canvass. Tents, lanterns, mattresses and sleeping bags can be hired from the Mackintosh Centre.
  
  
• Sailing, Windsurfing and Canoeing
  A range of sailing dinghies, canoes, windsurfing boards and boats are available along with qualified instructors. Local group Sailability run sailing sessions and organised trips for people with disabilities.
  
  
• Fishing
  First-class trout fly fishing is available with tuition from the local fishing lodge.
  
  
• Horse Riding
  Horse riding sessions can be arranged from the local stables even for beginners.
  
  Check out the Brixworth Country Park page for more activities >