Outdoor spaces hire

Rushmere Country Park - Outdoor spaces hire

Rushmere has a number of outdoor space available for hire by groups and commercial organisations - all proceeds support our conservation work here at the park.Read more

Nature Discovery Area

The Nature Discovery Area at The Working Woodlands Centre is open for children to discover the natural world around them.Read more

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Easter Eye Spy Trail 2019

This Easter weekend we're delighted to offer our Easter Trail over the four days - explore the park, answer the questions on the trail sheet and return it to the Herons' Hatch to claim your reward!

Discover birds and wildlife of Rammamere Heath and Kings Wood

Join our volunteer Mike Bird on a walk to discover the wildlife of neighbouring Rammamere Heath - a site of Special Scientific Interest managed by The Greensand Trust on behalf of landowner Tarmac - and neighbouring Kings Wood.

Heron art workshop

Another chance to join us for a morning art workshop at Rushmere Country Park run by professional artist and tutor Jay Nolan-Latchford from Reasons to be Cheerful in Leighton Buzzard. Suitable for everyone from beginners to experienced painters – you’ll paint one of Rushmere’s fabulous herons.

Tree Tops Talk: An Introduction to Herons

Our 2019 season of Tree Tops Talks kicks off with a subject very close to our hearts – an introduction to herons with a little heron history, their breeding, biology and eating habits and a closer look at the herons of Rushmere, as we await their imminent return here to nest.

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.

About Rushmere Country Park

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

Tree Tops Cafe

Come and enjoy refreshments from local suppliers of quality produce at the Tree Tops Cafe with stunning views over Heron Valley. Open daily from 10am - 4pm.

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.

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!