Rushmere Country Park

Filming

Rushmere Country Park is proud to be the home of Sky 1's popular game show Wild Things, which ran for three series up to 2017. Red Bull has used our Xtreme Cycling Trail to produce a promotional video for mountain biking and our woodland has provided the backdrop for many photo shoots. More recently the park was used to film a scene in BBC drama Mother, Father, Son featuring actress Helen McCrory.

As a result we have a lot of experience of hosting commercial activities for filming in the park - all proceeds support the maintenance and running of the park.

Commercial companies wanting to use the park for filming purposes require a permit.

Latest

Forest Bathing

Reconnect with Nature – Free Forest Bathing Session. Immerse yourself in the woods and tune into your senses. Forest Bathing allows us to reconnect with nature and ourselves, giving us a mental and physical boost. Free to attend in return for feedback after the event - booking required.
Heathland restoration and woodland management works at Rushmere Country Park

Visitors may have noticed that a number of trees have been felled within Rushmere Country Park as part of our ongoing conservation work in line with the site’s conservation management plan. The Rushmere site was previously managed as a commercial woodland, which makes relatively poor wildlife habitat unless it is managed appropriately.
Woodland Fairy Fun 2019

** Ages 6-12 ONLY** Kicking off Christmas at Rushmere, join us for a fun, fairy-themed craft event for children with an outdoor walk and story encouraging them to return and explore our festive fairy trail. Children will make a selection of seasonal items before going out to explore the trail - will we meet our festive fairies?
Fund set up in memory of co-founder

The Greensand Trust has set up a fund dedicated to the memory of our co-founder Richard Woolnough to celebrate his life and work and enable his work to continue for the benefit of the Greensand Area and its communities.

Rushmere Weddings

Rushmere Country Park is the perfect woodland venue for your wedding celebration. We'll work with you to find out what you're looking for and take care of every detail with packages to suit all budgets.
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.
Organised Activity Request

If you would like to organise an activity on a Greensand Trust site you will need to apply to register your event to ensure your activity is in keeping with the protection of the site, its sensitivities and the safety of other users.
Rushmere Country Park - Indoor spaces hire

Rushmere Country Park currently offers a education/function room for hire on an hourly rate.
Event Request

If you would like to organise an event on a Greensand Trust site you will need to apply to register your event to ensure your activity is in keeping with the protection of the site, its sensitivities and the safety of other users.
Commercial Activity Request

If you would like to use a Greensand Trust site for a commercial activity, you will need to apply for a permit to ensure your activity is in keeping with the protection of the site, its sensitivities and the safety of other users.

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. **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 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!
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 designated areas within the park - both on and off the lead - and we have a dedicated dog walking area. For the safety of everyone please follow our rules regarding our on and off lead areas.
General map of site

Find your way around our wonderful 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows for you to enjoy.
Bike Pass DAY Ticket