We're looking for Greensand Champions - local or individual young people who have done something amazing for the Greensand Country environment - and we want to recognise their great work! Read more
Find out how we've adapted in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and what's available for you to enjoy - updated regularly. Read more
The Oak Wood Sculpture Trail is an extension to the existing Sculpture Trail, aiming to encourage wider exploration in the north-west of Rushmere Country Park and includes sculptures of heathland creatures. Read more
We were fortunate to have speakers from the Forestry Commission’s Tree Health Team here at The Working Woodlands Centre last week for a very well attended workshop on tree health and biosecurity aimed at those working within the forestry sector. Read more
The 150ha National Nature Reserve (NNR) includes a large area of Rushmere Country Park and parts of Kings Wood that are owned by The Greensand Trust, Beds Wildlife Trust, Central Bedfordshire Council and Tarmac Cement & Lime Ltd. Read more
Film, video or photography companies looking for a fantastic location with a mixture of hilly woods, heathland and lakes need look no further than Rushmere Country Park. Read more
Rushmere Country Park offers several indoor spaces for hire by the hour - all proceeds support the park. Read more
Rushmere has a number of outdoor spaces available for hire by groups and commercial organisations - all proceeds support our conservation work here at the park. Read more
Horse riders are welcome at Rushmere Country Park and Aspley Woods. Read more
Mainly conifer plantation woodland with some areas of semi-ancient natural woodland, subject of a public access agreement between landowners and local councils where we manage horse riding and cycling. Read more
Cyclists are welcome at Rushmere Country Park and Aspley Woods. Free access via public rights of way plus specialist cross country and downhill trails for use with the purchase of a Greensand Cycling Pass. Read more
Main entrance located in Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, Beds LU7 0EB Read more
A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy - a fabulous site for walking, cycling, horse riding and wildlife with café, visitor centre and events. Read more
Please park at Rushmere main entrance Linslade Road OPEN 9am - 5.30pm daily (final entry at 5pm). Limited parking available at Stockgrove entrance. Read more
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