14 Northamptonshire beauty spots to enjoy the great outdoors responsibly this bank holiday weekend

With the coronavirus lockdown easing, people can take advantage of the rarely-seen combination of sunny weather and a bank holiday weekend in Northamptonshire

But anyone visiting the county's beauty spots and open spaces must stick to the social distancing rules and stay alert.

Here is a list of 14 places in Northants you can enjoy with your household or one other person.

9. Daventry Country Park, Northern Way, Daventry

Daventry Country Park and its car park are open to visitors but they are urged to maintain at least a two-metre distance from others and to avoid areas if they look too busy. The play area remains closed. | other

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10. Salcey Forest, Wootton Road, Hartwell

Salcey Forest can be visited by car now with the car park open but many other facilities, including the tree top walkway and the toilets, remain closed. Photo: Google | other

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11. Fermyn Wood Country Park, Lyveden Road, Brigstock

Fermyn Wood Country Park is among the Northamptonshire County Council-owned parks that can now be visited by car. Public toilets, play areas and cafes remain closed though. Photo: Google | other