Blackthorn and Woodfield

Record details

Area name
Blackthorn and Woodfield
Location/Postcode
East Northampton - NN3
Distance from town centre:

4.9 miles
By bus - 31 minutes  By car - 16 minutes
By bike - 32 minutes 

The area is well served by buses to Weston Favell and the town centre.

Bus service timetables

Map
Schools
  • Blackthorn Primary School
  • Lings Primary School
  • Greenfields School and Sports College (special secondary) 
  • Billing Brook Special School (special - all through)
  • Northampton Academy (secondary)
  • West Favell Academy

 

Children's centres

Blackthorn's Children's Centre provides support, activities, health and education services to children up to 5 years and their families.

Health & medical

There is a chemists in Blackthorn. The nearest opticians and doctor's surgeries can be found in Weston Favell.
Click here for more information on healthcare in the area.

Libraries

Find the opening hours, contact details and facilities at Weston Favell Library

Amenities

Within Blackthorn there is a convenience store with a cash machine and post office. Blackthorn Good Neighbours Community Centre houses the Children's Centre as well as running youth groups. Weston Favell is a close distance away and has a supermarket, banks and a wide range of shops.

Parks and open spaces

Open spaces include Blackthorn Park (with basketball court and play area) and nearby Lings Wood, a local nature reserve covering 22 hectares.

Places of worship

Places of worship for a wide range of faiths can be easily reached via transport links.