Hergest Court
This fifteenth century manor house sits a couple of miles from Kington, and originally had a moat. It underwent some alterations over the 17th, 18th and 19th
Middleton Park
This green space is over 470 acres and has a cafe, bowling greens, a playground, and a fishing lake.
Waltham Abbey Gardens
This heritage open space is packed full of history going back to King Harold and is now a wonderful place to explore with the family. For those wildlife lovers, Cornmill Meadows is a short walk with you will find the Dragonfly Sanctuary
Mountsorrel Meadows Nature Reserve
This innovative reserve is part of the Soar Valley floodplain system. Originally agricultural fields, harvested for maize, grazed by cattle and used as grassland in their recent history, we are now allowing nature to take back control. This is perfect for both people and wildlife, as we hope that this floodplain reserve will help to…
Hardwick Heath
This is a large park of about 55 acres outside Bury St Edmunds town centre. A favourite with our four legged friends and their owners as dogs are allowed off lead. TheSt Edmundsbury Chroniclegives information on the history of this interesting site.
Leasowes Park
This is Leasowes Park!!! Fantastic mixed woodland with lovely ponds and plenty of wildlife. Something different to see every day without many people around! Many of the walks are steep with fine views, especially at sunset.
Belper Park Local Natural Reserve
This is the description of Belper Parks Local Nature Reserve
Wavertree Botanic Gardens
This lovely 19th century public park has a walled botanic garden and a Grade II listed curator’s lodge.
Salcey Forest
This magnificent woodland has many miles of ancient wood banks, building remains and ancient trees. The ‘druids’, or veteran oaks, are rare and amazing wildlife habitats, and some of the old oaks are over 600 years old. See what you can spot on your visit to this medieval royal hunting forest.As well as being home…
Smalley Hill Nature Reserve
This old land fill site is now a popular local walking spot, overlooking Telford.