Nature

Aldenham Country Park

Elstree

Meadow and woodland consisting of 175 acres with rare breeds farm, playgrounds, angling, nature trail and toilets. Re-creation of the features in Winnie the Pooh.

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Ashridge Estate

Berkhamsted

Six square miles of woodlands, commons, chalk downland and farmland with the focal point of the Bridgewater monument, visitor centre and tea shop.

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Belhus Woods Country Park

South Ockendon

Woodlands, grasslands and lakes offering quiet recreation including fishing, bird watching and organised visits.

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Brandon Country Park

Brandon

Thirty acres of landscaped parkland with tree trail and forest walks. Visitor centre open daily. Play area, walled garden and off-road cycle loops, 20.75km.

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Cressing Temple Barns and Gardens

Braintree

The site of a Knights Templar settlement dating from 1137, which incorporates 2 magnificent timber-framed barns - the Barley Barn (c1200) and the Wheat Barn (c1250).

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Cudmore Grove Country Park

Colchester

Situated next to the entrance of the Colne estuary, the park consists of grassland and a sandy beach, ideally suited to walking, picnics, informal games and wildlife watching.

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Danbury Country Park

Chelmsford

Danbury Country Park offers quiet recreation amongst the walled gardens, lakes and woodland of Danbury Palace.

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Dunstable Downs

Dunstable

Scenic views over the vale of Aylesbury. Countryside Centre where kites, souvenirs and publications can be purchased. Site of Specific Scientific Interest.

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Fairlands Valley Park

Stevenage

There is 120 acres of parkland including watersports, dinghy, windsurfing, powerboat courses. Private tuition and angling. Play area, cafe and disabled toilets on site.

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Flitch Way Country Park

Braintree

Fifteen miles of linear country park along the old Bishop's Stortford to Braintree railway. Rayne Station Centre has been renovated and now has an exhibition of local heritage.

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Fritton Lake Country World

Great Yarmouth

A 250-acre centre with a children's assault course, putting, an adventure playground, golf, fishing, boating, wildfowl, heavy horses, cart rides, falconry and flying displays.

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Great Notley Country Park and Discovery Centre

Braintree

Ecologically built discovery centre with permanent exhibition of ecological principals. Wind turbine. Set within a 100 acre country park & providing beautiful walks.

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Hadleigh Castle Country Park

South Benfleet

Fields and woodland overlooking the Thames estuary. Remains of castle close by, accessible by footpath. Waymarked trails with superb views, horserides and bird hides.

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Harrold-Odell Country Park

Bedford

A 150-acre country park with 3 lakes and riverside. Posted walks in meadow, lakeside and by river. Visitors centre with tearoom and facilities. Nature reserve.

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Hatfield Forest

Bishop's Stortford

Hatfield Forest comprises over 400 hectares of ancient coppice woodland, grassland, magnificent pollarded trees, along with 2 ornamental lakes, 18thC Shell house and stream.

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Hayley Wood

Cambridge

Hayley Wood is a mostly ancient woodland of oak, ash and maple resplendent with bluebells and oxlips in spring.

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High Lodge Forest Centre

Santon Downham

High lodge houses a shop and restaurant and the centre offers walking, cycling, high ropes course, adventure playground and much more.

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High Woods Country Park

Colchester

A 330-acre (134-hectare) country park situated to the north of central Colchester with a variety of landscape and wildlife, visitor centre, toilets, bookshop and small shop.

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Hinchingbrooke Country Park

Huntingdon

Open grasslands, meadows, woodlands, lakes covering 180 acres with a wealth of wildlife. Ideal for family outings, organised activities and training conferences.

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Hockley Woods

Hockley

Ancient semi-natural woodland, 300 acres, freedom to roam, picnic area, play area and 2 self-guided trails. Horse routes. Rare animals, birds, insects. Local nature reserve.

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Holland Haven Country Park

Clacton-on-Sea

Unspoilt coastal grazing marshes with footpath through meadows. Cliff-top walks to Frinton-on-Sea. Bird-watching hides. Access to beaches.

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Holt Country Park

Holt

A 100 acre woodland about 1 mile south of Holt on the B1149. Car park, toilets, waymarked trails, childrens play area and small visitor centre.

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Knettishall Heath Country Park

Knettishall

Park with 375 acres of Breckland heath with access to the River Ouse along walks. Picnic areas, toilets and the start point for Peddars Way, Angles Way and the Icknield Way.

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Langdon Hills Country Park

Stanford-le-Hope

Country park consisting of Westley Heights and One Tree Hill. Picnic areas, wildflower, meadows and ancient woodlands overlooking the Thames estuary.

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Lynford Arboretum Forestry Commission

Brandon

A nationally important collection of over 200 species of broad-leaved and coniferous trees. Spring and autumn are particularly stunning.

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Milton Country Park

Cambridge

Milton Country Park comprises 95 acres of woodland, grass and water areas with many sites for picnics, and a play area for children.

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Pensthorpe Nature Reserve and Gardens

Fakenham

Waterfowl and wildfowl collections with information centre, conservation shop, adventure play area, walks, nature trails and a licensed restaurant and Wensum discovery tour.

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Priory Country Park

Bedford

Over 300 acres of open space with 2 lakes and riverside. Fishing facilities, water sports, bird-watching hides, guided walks and talks.

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RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Rettendon

A 28-acre garden with all-year-round interest including a dry garden, roses, flowering shrubs, ponds, perennial borders and alpines.

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Rickmansworth Aquadrome

Rickmansworth

One hundred acres of water, woodland and semi-landscaped parkland with walks, picnic areas, childrens playground, disabled access, day fishing tickets and water sport clubs.

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River Lee Country Park

Crooked Mile

Perfect for walking, angling, wildlife spotting, birdwatching, cycling and picnicking.

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Sheringham Park

Upper Sheringham

Park with rhododendrons, woodland and spectacular views of the park and coastline. There is a car parking charge.

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South Creake Maize Maze

Fakenham

The amazing South Creake maize maze. Acres of maze and miles of pathways. come and discover the history of one of our greatest admirals, ship, cannons and muskets.

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Stanborough Park

Welwyn Garden City

Stanborough Park is a high quality public open space providing a focus of activity for many varied user groups. Watersports centre, nature trail, picnic areas and fishing.

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Sundon Hills Country Park

Sundon

Chalk downland within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a Site of Specific Scientific Interest, adjoining the Icknield Way long distance footpath.

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The Marston Vale Millennium Country Park

Bedford

Country park with visitor centre. Bike hire, exhibition, cafe and bar, art gallery and shop.

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The Milton Maize Maze

Cambridge

The Milton Maize Maze. A walk through puzzle to challenge any age! A field full of family fun. Find us on the A10 Milton bypass.

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The Original Great Maze

Braintree

This challenging maize maze is known as one of the biggest mind benders in the world. Now set in over 10 acres of the idyllic northern Essex countryside.

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Thetford Forest Park

Brandon

Thetford Forest Park is a working forest as well as a place for relaxation and recreation. A haven for wildlife and there is a good chance of seeing deer, cross bills and more.

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Thorndon Country Park

Brentwood

This public open space of 540 acres contains Woodlands, meadows, picnic and barbecue areas, a fishing lake and 2 visitor centres.

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Wat Tyler Country Park

Basildon

A nature reserve with additional attractions including a marina, motorboat museum, and arts and crafts retail. Miniature railway, cafe. Play equipment. Bird hide & events.

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Weald Country Park

Brentwood

Visitor centre, gift shop, light refreshments, deer paddock, country walks, lakes, horse riding and cycling. Large group camping available.

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West Stow Country Park

West Stow

Country park with nature trail, paths and bird hides. Large car park with picnic area. Visitor centre with information, cafeteria and shop.

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Wolterton Park

Norwich

A beautiful Georgian house with lake and extensive parkland. Park has a playground, walks and orienteering. House with fascinating history.

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