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  • Clophill Lakes set to open next year

    Clophill Lakes set to open next year

    New nature reserve Clophill Lakes set to open next year in Central Bedfordshire's Greensand Country. Read more

  • Rushmere one of the country’s best parks

    Rushmere one of the country’s best parks

    Come and visit Rushmere Country Park to see why it has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the second year running, making it one of 2127 park in the UK celebrating success. Read more

  • Patron recognised in Birthday Honours

    Patron recognised in Birthday Honours

    We are so incredibly proud to see our co-founder, patron and former chairman honoured by Her Majesty for Services to Wildlife and Conservation in Bedfordshire in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021. Congratulations Peter Smith MBE. Read more

  • Changes to Parking at Rushmere

    Changes to Parking at Rushmere

    Changes to parking are on the way with the introduction of a new ANPR parking system to help us deal with increased pressure on the site. Read more

  • Clophill Lakes set to open next year
  • Rushmere one of the country’s best parks
  • Patron recognised in Birthday Honours
  • Changes to Parking at Rushmere
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Clophill Lakes set to open next year

Clophill Lakes set to open next year

New nature reserve Clophill Lakes set to open next year in Central Bedfordshire's Greensand Country. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2022

Updated: 10th March, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Rushmere one of the country’s best parks

Rushmere one of the country’s best parks

Come and visit Rushmere Country Park to see why it has been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award for the second year running, making it one of 2127 park in the UK celebrating success. Read more

Published: 14th October, 2021

Updated: 8th December, 2021

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Rushmere marks its 10th anniversary

Rushmere marks its 10th anniversary

Friday 16 July marks the 10th anniversary of Rushmere Country Park - we're very proud of all we have achieved in this time. Read more

Published: 16th July, 2021

Updated: 23rd February, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Patron recognised in Birthday Honours

Patron recognised in Birthday Honours

We are so incredibly proud to see our co-founder, patron and former chairman honoured by Her Majesty for Services to Wildlife and Conservation in Bedfordshire in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2021. Congratulations Peter Smith MBE. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2021

Updated: 23rd February, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Clophill Preschool named as Greensand Champions winner

Clophill Preschool named as Greensand Champions winner

Clophill Preschool has been named as the ultimate winner of the 2020/21 Greensand Champions scheme which recognises young people doing something amazing for the Greensand Country environment. Read more

Published: 9th April, 2021

Updated: 23rd February, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Changes to Parking at Rushmere

Changes to Parking at Rushmere

Changes to parking are on the way with the introduction of a new ANPR parking system to help us deal with increased pressure on the site. Read more

Published: 19th March, 2021

Updated: 24th August, 2021

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Fund set up in memory of co-founder

Fund set up in memory of co-founder

Please support our fund dedicated in memory of our co-founder Richard Woolnough celebrating his life and continuing his conservation work. Read more

Published: 6th November, 2019

Updated: 23rd February, 2022

Author: Carolyn Londer-Ward

Find out what's currently open

Find out what's currently open

Rushmere Country Park is fully open Read more

Published: 31st January, 2019

Updated: 8th April, 2022

Author: Gill Welham

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  • Summer Fayre & Fun Dog Show 2022

    Summer Fayre & Fun Dog Show 2022

    We're delighted to see the return of our annual fundraising Summer Fayre and Fun Dog Show (in partnership with RCSPCA) - join the fun and games for all the family out on the meadow.

  • Mindful Drawing at Rushmere

    Mindful Drawing at Rushmere

    Join our Ranger Jen for a morning engaging in mindful drawing at the Stockgrove end of Rushmere Country Park.

  • Mindful Drawing at Maulden Heath

    Mindful Drawing at Maulden Heath

    Join our Ranger Jen for a morning engaging in mindful drawing at Maulden Heath, an area within Maulden Wood of grassland, dry lichen heath and conifer plantation where heathland is now being created.

  • Mindful Drawing at Stanbridge Meadows

    Mindful Drawing at Stanbridge Meadows

    Join our Ranger Jen for a morning engaging in mindful drawing at our County Wildlife Site Stanbridge Meadows in Leighton Buzzard.

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  • Find Rushmere Country Park

    Find Rushmere Country Park

    Main entrance located in Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, Beds LU7 0EB

  • About Rushmere Country Park

    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.

  • General map of site

    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.

  • Tree Tops Restaurant

    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.

  • Cycling

    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.

  • Parking at Rushmere

    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.

  • Bike Pass DAY Ticket

    Bike Pass DAY Ticket

  • 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

    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.

  • Aspley Bike Pass

    Aspley Bike Pass

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  • RT @bedsrcc: As part of the Greensand Country Festival 2022, join @greensandsocial to walk the Sandy Green Wheel on Sunday 29th… https://t.co/B1GiVpYY4W

    20thMay, 2022 @GreensandTrust
  • RT @greensandsocial: We're so pleased Rushmere Country Park been nominated in the Best Family Attraction category in the Muddy Stilettos… https://t.co/CkvMjw5lIF

    20thMay, 2022 @GreensandTrust
  • RT @greensandsocial: Throughout May and into June half term The #GreensandCountryFestival supported by @MulberryHomesUK aims to shine a… https://t.co/uqnfLUGf20

    20thMay, 2022 @GreensandTrust

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