Parks & outdoor spaces

A one hundred hectare woodland with an easy access sculpture trail just waiting to be explored. The local nature reserve has an easy access circular walk of one km, which starts and ends at the car park. The trail has a firm surface and is suitable for young families with buggies, wheelchair users and those less mobile. Natural sculptures found along the way depict the wildlife and history of the... Read more

Panshanger Park is 400 hectares of stunning countryside. You can enjoy the surroundings of ancient woodland, veteran oak trees and views across the Mimram Valley. Some areas of earlier mineral extraction have been restored to agricultural land, which supports winter populations of endangered farmland birds and summer breeding populations of lapwing. On the lakes and the river you may see kingfishers, great crested grebes and, if you are lucky, an osprey passing though on migration.

Visit the website for 6 maps marking heritage walking routes around Redbourn. Click on the maps to get full details of all the points of interest on the route. Each maps has two sets of instructions - the full history and a version for children.

From London 2012 venues to campsites, heritage sites, cycling, walking, white water rafting, horse riding, nature reserves and wide open spaces - you name it and it's likely to be waiting for you in the Lee Valley. Home of Lee Valley Boat Centre, Lee Valley White Water Centre, Lee Valley Farm Parks plus more. There are various access point to the park. See the website for details.

Rothamsted Park covers 23 hectares and provides a home for many of the town's sport and recreational activities including the Skate Park, playground, a zipline, floodlit courts for tennis, netball and 5-a-side football, the swimming pool and outdoor pool which is open in the summer months, 2 cricket squares, several football pitches, an orienteering course and the Leisure Centre. However, it is also the place for a gentle stroll, a dog walk, a BBQ (in the designated areas) and a quiet picnic. Paid parking on Amenbury Lane. Some free parking available on Leyton Road.

Ruislip Lido, a 60-acre lake with sandy beaches and a narrow gauge railway around it, is set on the edge of Ruislip woods.

The beach at Ruislip Lido is open, but swimming is not permitted.

Beach - Woodland Centre - The Waters edge restaurant/pub (This is not managed by LBH) - Cafe/restaurant beach side (This is not managed by LBH) - Fishing (when permitted)- Play areas... Read more

Take a walk through the woodland, heathland and grassland. Enjoy the view of the heronry. Dogs are welcome. Bring your bikes and enjoy the trails (Permits are required). There are play spots across the site. Some of the paths are suitable for wheelchair users.

Once a private Estate known as Porters Park, then a site of a Mental Hospital, Shenley Park is now a unique self-funded Park for all. The Park is steeped in history and hosts an Orchard, Meadow, Woodland walks, Historic buildings and an amazing 2 acre landscaped Walled Garden with an Amphitheatre. Play area, walks, tea rooms. Events helfd through the year.

Covering 126 acres there's something for all ages and tastes. Take a gentle stroll, picnic or just laze away an afternoon relaxing in our award winning parklands. Watersports Centre, Childrens Play Area, Splashlands splash park,Walks, Orienteering, The Lakes, Rowing Boats & Pedalos (Open during weekends and the School holidays), Fishing, Model Boating Lake, Restaurant & Coffee Shop & Refreshment kiosk

Free entry - Beautiful Gardens - Award winning display of carriages - Extensive local collection - Ever changing exhibitions - Good children's playground - Good Cafe Stockwood Discovery Centre. The Garden Cafe will be open.