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Basket Weaving

Join local basket maker Ed Burnett to learn the skills to create your own simple round basket from locally sourced materials to take home in this full day workshop.
Make your own Walking Stick

Join local craftsperson Ed Burnett to learn the skills to create your own simple walking stick from locally sourced materials to take home and use. No prior experience is required – beginners welcome.
Woodland Management Workshop

Join our Ranger Team and Ecologist for a workshop looking at the importance of woodland for nature conservation and its management with practical tasks and a walking tour.
Heathland Management Workshop

Join our Ranger Team and Ecologist for a workshop looking at the importance of heathland for nature conservation and its management with practical tasks and a walking tour.

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Education, Learning and Events

The Greensand Trust has a dedicated education team working to develop and deliver a range of educational and awareness-raising projects.
Strategic objectives

Established in 1999, the Greensand Trust is a registered charity, No. 1077055, and non-profit making company limited by guarantee. Registered in England No. 3702419

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Find Rushmere Country Park

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

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

We are delighted to announce the re-opening of our Tree Tops Restaurant and Deck daily from 10am to 5pm for light-bite lunches with table service only.
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.
Bike Pass DAY Ticket
Parking at Rushmere

Changes to parking from Monday 19th July - pay before you leave the car park by app or payment machines. Main entrance Linslade Road OPEN 9am - 8pm daily until 30th September - 5pm CLOSE from 1st October.
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.
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.
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!

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