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OUTSIDE HARPENDEN
Ancient trees, rolling chalk downlands and lush meadows in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Contact details:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
01442 851227
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... Read more
Contact details:
www.audley-end-railway.co.uk
01799 510726
Black Park is a large country park located in the South of Buckinghamshire. It is blessed with a great diversity of habitats, which together create the park's essential mixed character of open water, mature stands of pine, mixed woodland and heathland.
Visitors can enjoy a fun-filled day with a variety of activities and facilities on offer including a fabulous adventure playground and... Read more
Contact details:
countryparks.buckinghamshire.gov.uk
01753 511 060
An amazing beauty spot with a lot of history behind it, you can have a day out in this fantastic, Green Flag award-winning beauty spot, which has recently been voted one of the top 10 parks in the UK. With the new award winning Cassiobury Park Hub, state of the art paddling pools with exciting splash pool & water features, a booming bandstand, Daisy's in the park café & Cafe Cha open all year & a packed programme of activities all year round, it's a great day out for the whole family.
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Spend the day with our archers, storytellers, warriors and woodsmen at Celtic Harmony Camp, the Iron Age village set in acres of beautiful woodland near Hertford. Celtic Harmony Camp is open to visitors for specific events (see website) or visits by schools or other uniformed or organised group.
The Woodland Bistro is open every weekend (except during winter) for a coffee or a tasty... Read more
Contact details:
www.celticharmony.org
01438 718543
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.
Contact details:
www.churchfarmardeley.co.uk
01438 861447
The formal park covers an area of approximately 3.6 hectares (9 acres), and includes a wide range of features that still exist from the original park. These include rose and flower beds, extensive tree and shrub planting, the Aberdeen granite drinking fountain and the park-keeper's lodge. The park also has a lovely children's playground that was refurbished in 2021 and during the summer months free, turn up and play tennis courts.
Contact details:
www.stalbans.gov.uk
01727 866100
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 amongst wooden carvings of favourite storybook characters whilst the 500 metres of winding paths in the Cliveden Maze make it a challenge for all ages to find the centre. There's also a woodland play trail and a giant slide (open weekends and school holidays). Car parking charge included in admission.
Contact details:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
01628 605069
Located in the heart of London, our park has an exciting mix of accessible play equipment for all ages from toddlers to older children as well as two wide lawns for children to play or have a picnic. Our large sandpits are open all year round and our paddling pool opens during the Spring and Summer months. We are a non-smoking site and no alcohol is permitted. With the exception of guide dogs, no dogs are allowed into the park and playground.
Contact details:
coramsfields.org
020 7837 6138
Enjoy kite flying and stroll through rare chalk grassland with species from butterflies to Orchids. Dunstable Downs hosts fantastic events through the year; check out our website. Sample the visitor centre's excellent cafe and browse through the brilliant selection of kites and other goods in the shop as you admire the breathtaking views over the Vale of Aylesbury and the Chiltern Ridge.
Contact details:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
01582 500920
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