Parks & outdoor spaces

Nestled within the picturesque countryside lies an 800-year-old former royal residence that has stood the test of time. Ashridge House has witnessed centuries of history and has been home to kings, queens, and royalty alike.
Nowadays, this stunning residence has been repurposed as a public event venue, attracting people from all walks of life. Ashridge House boasts of hosting a wide range of... Read more

A family day out full of innocent fun and imagination! Spot the Teddies that live in the woods as you take an exciting trip on one of our trains. Try and find the Fairies and Elves in their Tree Houses as you walk through the Enchanted Woods. Make a Fairy Wand or Magic Stick with our very own Fairy or Elf. Relax in our Picnic & Play Area or treat yourself to home made food and drink from the café

Children's Woodland Adventure Play Area, Lakeside cafe, Orienteering course, over 10 miles of well surfaced trackways suitable for buggies and wheelchairs, safe off road cycling, challenge yourself on the high wire rope bridges, giant Tarzan swing and zip wires of Go Ape Treetop Adventure, Picnic areas - includes a dog free area, Model boats - electric, sail and steam model boats are welcome, Seasonal... Read more

The park has sports facilities, swings, climbing frames, slides, a stone maze and even a trampoline and zip wire, and parts of the park are designated as a Local Nature Reserve with acres of land for walking dogs and children. Three paddling pools of varying size and depth are open daily between 10am and 7pm from Good Friday to mid September. At certain times there is a miniature railway and bouncy castles for a small fee.

Celtic Harmony Camp is a reconstructed Prehistory settlement providing themed Stone, Bronze and Iron Age day trips and residential experiences for schools and community groups. Celtic Harmony is an award winning education charity and is open to visitors for occasional special events, see website for more details.

Covering 175 acres Church Farm produces the widest range of free range meat and naturally grown fruit and vegetables. Church Farm is open to the public everyday from 9.00am to 5.00pm 365 days a year. It is free to visit and free to park. Collect a free map and buy some food to help feed the animals, enjoy our woodland play area, indoor Little Farmers barn or relax in our Farm Cafe.

Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden's impressive gardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of a bygone age. Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls and royalty as you explore a series of gardens, each with their own special charm. For younger visitors, the Storybook Play Den encourages imaginations to run wild as you play among wooden carvings of favourite storybook characters while the 500 metres of winding paths in the Cliveden Maze make it a challenge for all ages to find the centre. Venture into the woodlands where you'll find the woodland play trail. The estate is open every day except the 24 and 25 December. The car parking charge is included in the admission price.

One of the few remaining acid heathlands in Hertfordshire, this 60 acre site, bordering the river Colne, provides a haven for wildlife and a place for quiet relaxation for local people. Under the care of the Parish Council, since being acquired piecemeal in the 1950s and '60s, it is classed as a Hertfordshire Heritage site. It is managed to maintain the acid grassland, encouraging plants such as heather,... Read more

Enjoy kite flying and stroll across rare chalk grassland whilst looking out for a variety of species from butterflies, Orchids and skylarks to glow worms. Dunstable Downs hosts fantastic events throughout the year; check out our website for current offers. Sample the visitor centre's excellent cafe as you admire the breathtaking views over the Vale of Aylesbury and the Chiltern Ridge. Browse through a brilliant selection of kites and a wide variety of other goods, including greetings cards, in the shop.

Emily's teashop is a family business on a free open farm. It serves homemade cakes, fairtrade beverages and light lunches. Emily's teashop caters for children's parties and is an ideal stop for country walks and for cyclists.