Schools

Education, Learning and Events

The Greensand Trust has a dedicated education team working to develop and deliver a range of educational and awareness-raising projects.

We work with schools, youth groups, uniformed organisations, play groups and adult groups.

A number of interactive, curriculum-linked education programmes are available along with fun nature walks and activities for a range of ages. Programmes include Tales for Tots, Sensational Seasons, Map Skills and Habitat Explorers.

The Greensand Trust has a wealth of local knowledge to offer and encourages interaction with different green spaces and outdoor learning opportunities.

Activities for schools and groups

Our dedicated education team works with local schools and groups to develop and deliver a range of educational activities and events encouraging all ages to discover our environment in many different ways.Read more

Education Visits Terms & Conditions

When booking a Greensand Education visit or service you'll need to agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.Read more

Play and Natural Play

We believe in using the natural outdoor environment to stimulate the imagination and encourage children and young people to use creative play to understand and appreciate our natural surroundings.Read more

Book a visit

Full and half day packages are available and can be tailored to your group requirements. We do not charge for accompanying adults but minimum charges may apply to small groups. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.Read more

Our Key Stage programmes

We offer a range of Key Stage programmes aimed at engaging young people with their environment.Read more

Educational visit venues

We work along The Greensand Ridge and have access to a range of habitats, different sites and facilities or we may be able to come to you.Read more

Pond dipping in Maulden Wood

Volunteers have installed a pond dipping platform in Maulden Woods, which gives us access to study a different habitat.Read more

Youth Volunteering Project

Our Youth Ranger schemes are volunteering opportunities specifically for young people aged between 13 and 18 years old. It’s an excellent way to take an active role in wildlife conservation and habitat management, develop a range of new skills and gain practical experience alongside a team of like-minded and enthusiastic people.Read more

Resources

Some educational resources we have produced to support some of our programmes and projectsRead more

Latest

Food Stall Holders Terms and Conditions

When operating a food stall at a Greensand Trust event, stallholders must adhere to and agree with our Terms & Conditions listed here.

Rushmere awarded 2017 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence

For the second year running Rushmere Country Park has been awarded a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence thanks to the number of excellent and good reviews it receives on the site.

Tree Tops kitchen extension now complete

We're delighted to announce our building works to extend the kitchen at The Tree Tops Cafe are now complete so we've been able to resume full service - with a few additional changes.

Bug Lab 2017 at Linslade Wood

Our popular Bug Lab event returns to Linslade Wood this August - a chance for you and your children to hunt for mini-beasts and do a fun bug-related craft activity. As we expect this venue to be popular we are holding two sessions.

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.

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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.

Rushmere Country Park car park charges set to rise

Parking fees have remained at £2 per day at Rushmere Country Park since the park opened in 2011, with funds raised from grants to develop the facilities available to visitors, but to support the increasing cost of managing the park and its visitor centre, play areas and other facilities, local environmental charity The Greensand Trust needs to raise the charge with effect from 1 June 2017 to £3.

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.

About the Greensand Ridge

The Greensand Ridge is a distinctive "island" of significantly wooded sands and sandstone rising prominently above the surrounding clay vales. With a toehold in both Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire, and stretching over 45km, the vast majority of this attractive landscape is in Bedfordshire and is home to distinctive habitats and wildlife.