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Wildflowers & wildlife of Rammamere Heath & Kings Wood

Rammamere Heath and Kings Wood, both special wildlife areas, are home to some fascinating plants and creatures - discover more with our wildflower enthusiasts.

Tree Tops Talk: Inscrutable Insects

Rory Morrisey of the Bedfordshire Natural History Society will look at local insects and consider why they are disappearing.

Tree Tops Talk: Tiddenfoot Waterside Park

Our fundraising Tree Tops Talk looks at the origins, history and wildlife of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park.

Birds and wildlife of Rammamere Heath and Kings Wood

Free day-time walk to discover the wildlife of neighbouring site of Special Scientific Interest Rammamere Heath plus Kings Wood.

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. **Winter opening hours 8.30am - 5pm daily until end of March 2020**

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, an access for all path starting from outside the Visitor Centre - find fairy doors, wooden sculptures and have a photo taken in the Giant’s Chair!

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!

Dog walking

Responsible dog owners are welcome to walk their dogs at Rushmere Country Park within designated areas - both on and off the lead. For the safety of everyone visitors must abide by our rules regarding our on and off lead areas.

General map of site

Find your way around Rushmere Country Park's 400 acres of stunning woodland, heathland and meadows for all ages to enjoy.