Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Indoor Spaces for Hire

Rushmere Country Park offers several indoor spaces for hire by the hour - all proceeds support the park (minimum hire 2 hours). We can only offer bookings within the Park opening hours.

To make a booking enquiry click here

Herons View Education Room

A ground floor room with access to toilets, suitable for a maximum of 30 people, includes free wi-fi. Projectors and other meeting requirements are available for hire. Capacity 30 unseated, 30 seated theatre style, 20 classroom style.

Half day £70 (max 4 hours)
Full day £130
Half days must be either 9am - 1pm or 1pm-5pm

Tree Tops Cafe

Evenings only

Subject to availability seats approx 40 - 60

Call for bespoke quote

We are also able to provide the following:

flip chart pad and pens - £10
PowerPoint projector - £20
PowerPoint projector and laptop - £40

Latest

Shelter building

We've teamed up again with Central Bedfordshire Council to offer shelter building for whole family groups with children with special educational needs only.
Greensand Country Sense of Place Training Workshop

If your business or organisation is located within or close to Greensand Country you can benefit from this free workshop, designed to improve your marketing, helping you get the most out of being in this special landscape.
Parking Pass
Rushmere Bike Annual Family Pass

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 Outdoor Spaces for Hire

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.
Working Woodlands Centre

The Working Woodlands Centre is the head office of The Greensand Trust with a large Training and Education room and a smaller meeting room for hire - we've plenty parking and can organise catering too!
Filming Opportunities

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.
Self Led Organised Event or Activity Request

If you wish to organise an event or activity on a Greensand Trust site you will need to register with us so we can 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.

Find Rushmere Country Park

Main entrance located in Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, Beds LU7 0EB
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.
About Rushmere Country Park

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 restaurant, takeaway, visitor centre and events.
Cycling

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.
Tree Tops Restaurant

Our Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck open daily from 10am to 4pm for breakfast, lunches, drinks and cake with table service only.
Parking at Rushmere

Changes to parking - pay before you leave the car park by app or payment machines. Main entrance OPEN 9am - 8pm. The Stockgrove entrance opens by 9.30am.
Greensand Country map

Greensand Country is full of great places to visit and things to do and see. Whether you want to go mountain biking or walk the dog you'll find it all here.
Dog walking

Responsible dog owners are welcome at Rushmere Country Park within designated areas - both on and off the lead. For everyone's safety dog walkers must abide by our on/off lead rules and pick up after their dog.
Ampthill Park

Ampthill Park has a bit of everything - tremendous views from The Greensand Ridge, a fascinating heritage from Henry VIII to Capability Brown, and a diverse collection of flora and fauna. Working closely with Ampthill Town Council, The Greensand Trust helps manage Ampthill Park and other sites around Ampthill.
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!