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Edgewick Farm

Edgewick Farm is owned by the Woburn Sands Town Council, but is managed with help from The Greensand Trust, The Edgewick Farm Advisory Group and The Friends of Edgewick Farm.
An Evening of Live Jazz, Soul and Blues with Natasha Seale

Originally a leading lady in London’s West End, Natasha Seale solidifies her sidestep into jazz and pop with her latest album “A Bigger Sky” and a return visit to The Tree Tops Cafe after two sell out concerts.
Learn the traditional art of Hedge Laying

Join Bedfordshire hedge laying expert Paul Blissett for this 2-day course learning the traditional art of hedge laying, acquiring the techniques used to lay a section of hedgerow at Eversholt Millennium Pond (opposite Eversholt cricket pitch) in the South of England style.
Please take part in our survey!

Calling all visitors to Rushmere Country Park - we need your help! Please take part in our survey to let us know your thoughts on our park and how we could make improvements.

Apply to volunteer

Anyone can volunteer. It doesn’t matter what your skills, experience or background are, or how much time you have to give.
About our volunteers

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do and it is our ambition to make sure anyone who gives their time to us feels valued, understood and proud to be part of The Greensand Trust.
What our volunteers say

We believe volunteering for us brings lots of benefits to those who take part but you don't have to take our word for it - here's a selection of comments from some of our regular volunteers.
Why we need volunteers

Join our team of volunteers and help us to improve the environment for the benefit of all.

About Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Country Park is a great place to discover nature and enjoy outdoor leisure pursuits.
Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Country Park is a great place to discover nature and enjoy outdoor leisure pursuits. Come and view herons nesting in Spring from our outdoor café terrace, discover fairy doors and the Giant’s Chair along our Sculpture Trail, walk the dog, bring your bike – we’ve something for everyone.
Greensand Ridge map

Our area is full of great places to visit and things to do and see. Whether you would like to try mountain biking or just want to walk the dog you'll find it all here.
Tree Tops Cafe

Come and enjoy refreshments from local suppliers of quality produce at the Tree Tops Cafe with stunning views over Heron Valley.
Parking Pass
Sculpture Trail

Ideal for families all year round is our very popular Sculpture Trail, an access for all path accessed from the car park outside the Visitor Centre. Find the fairy doors, play on our wooden sculptures and – a real must – have a photo taken in the Giant’s Chair!
General maps of site

Find your way around our wonderful 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows for you to enjoy.
Bike Pass DAY Ticket
Play Spots

Here at Rushmere we’re big believers in the power of Natural Play and our woodland is perfect for this so we’ve developed a number of “play spots” around the site which you can discover as part of your visit. They are not part of a set trail but dotted around for you to find as you explore the site.
Parking at Rushmere

Save money on car parking by buying an annual Greensand Trust Pass - all proceeds support the running of the park. Gift Aid your purchase and you can help us even more!