Partnerships

Working in Partnership has been a core principle of our work for over 20 years. In every aspect of our work, we can all be more effective by working together.

We work in partnership with a variety of national and regional conservation and community organisations, as well as local community groups, local authorities, councils, commercial organisations and private landowners and businesses to provide a comprehensive and joined-up approach to our environment.

Greensand Country Landscape Partnership

The Greensand Country Landscape Partnership is delivering an array of exciting projects helping to raise awareness of the heritage value of the Greensand Country.Read more

Bedfordshire & Luton Biodiversity Recording & Monitoring Centre

The Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Recording and Montoring Centre (BRMC) is the first port of call for biodiversity information for Bedfordshire and Luton.Read more

Upper and Bedford Ouse Catchment Partnership

Working to deliver projects that will improve water quality, channel structure, habitat quality and biodiversity in the Upper and Bedford Ouse Catchment.Read more

Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership

The Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership brings together a wide range of partners from the public, private and third sectors actively engaged in protecting and enhancing Bedfordshire’s natural environment.Read more

Greensand Ridge Nature Improvement Area

The Greensand Ridge Nature Improvement Area is a partnership working to achieve a real and lasting difference to the habitats, species and landscape of the Greensand Ridge.Read more

Latest

Bee Beautiful

Join us for a morning art workshop for adults at the 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.

Spring Trail: Odd One Out

Coming up during the Easter Holidays our self-led Spring Trail: Odd One Out. Our woodland animals have some animal visitors but not all of them live in the woods. Follow the map to find the odd ones out. Return completed sheet to visitor centre to claim a small prize.

Woollen Woods 2019

As part of the Greensand Country Festival, this very popular trail featuring knitted woodland creatures native to Bedfordshire returns now for its fourth year over the May Half Term. Find all the knitted figures hiding along the Sculpture Trail and vote for your favourite. Free to attend (though parking fee applies) and no booking required.

Rushmere Bioblitz 2019

As part of Greensand Country Festival join us for our second Bioblitz, this year including a mini-environmental fair. Family-fun day of nature activities and guided walks, exploring our rare heathland habitats and the wildlife who live there, including a tour of our new Heathland Sculpture Trail.

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. **March opening hours 8.30am - 7.30pm**

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!