Partnerships

Working in Partnership has been a core principle of our work for over 20 years. In every aspect of our work, we can all be more effective by working together.

We work in partnership with a variety of national and regional conservation and community organisations, as well as local community groups, local authorities, councils, commercial organisations and private landowners and businesses to provide a comprehensive and joined-up approach to our environment.

Greensand Country Landscape Partnership

The Greensand Country Landscape Partnership is delivering an array of exciting projects helping to raise awareness of the heritage value of the Greensand Country. Read more

Leighton Linslade Masterplan Consultation

The Leighton-Linslade Green Wheel is a long term vision to connect people with the environment and encourage healthy lifestyles for all. **Please take part in our survey to help us shape this initiative.** Read more

Bedfordshire & Luton Biodiversity Recording & Monitoring Centre

The Bedfordshire and Luton Biodiversity Recording and Montoring Centre (BRMC) is the first port of call for biodiversity information for Bedfordshire and Luton. Read more

Upper and Bedford Ouse Catchment Partnership

Working to deliver projects that will improve water quality, channel structure, habitat quality and biodiversity in the Upper and Bedford Ouse Catchment. Read more

Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership

The Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership brings together a wide range of partners from the public, private and third sectors actively engaged in protecting and enhancing Bedfordshire’s natural environment. Read more

Greensand Ridge Nature Improvement Area

The Greensand Ridge Nature Improvement Area is a partnership working to achieve a real and lasting difference to the habitats, species and landscape of the Greensand Ridge. Read more

Latest

Tree Tops Talk: Trees

Join our knowledgeable volunteer Ruth Betts for another in our series of day-time Tree Tops Talks where she turns her attention to trees here at the park. Learn about natural history and uses of some of the park's trees and how to identify them in winter by buds and growth form.

Animal Tracks trail

Throughout the October half-term (both Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire) we have a self-led children's trail sheet available: Animal Tracks. No booking required - collect your trail sheet from the Visitor Centre for £2 with all proceeds supporting the park.

Seasonal Catering Assistants, Rushmere Country Park

We are currently recruiting Seasonal Catering Assistants to work at The Tree Tops Café during the busier Christmas period - weekends and school holidays. This is on a zero hours contract basis ideal for a student or someone looking to work part-time.

Xplorer Challenge at Rushmere

Halloween edition of The Xplorer Challenge, it's free to attend (although £3 parking exit fee applies) just turn up - final admission at 12.45pm. The team will be outside the Visitor Centre.

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. **October opening hours 8.30am - 7.30pm daily until 27 October**

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!