The park is known for its historic lakes, ancient woodland, wildflower meadows, formal lawned garden and a Victorian rhododendron collection. The park is accessible with well-maintained paths and many seating areas around the lake and across the park. You can take a path around the lakes, through the formal lawn garden and down to the Ice House, or choose the woodland route through dappled shade and ancient trees to the wildflower meadow which was once part of the medieval deer park. On both routes you will see a variety of wildlife including squirrels, ducks and if you are lucky a deer.
Pros - Good paths, parking, lots of variety, picnic areas, toilets
Cons - Very close to road at some points so be wary and put dogs on leads, not the largest of country parks
Parking -
Paid public car park -
Up to 1 hour £2.00
Up to 2 hours £3.00
Up to 3 hours £4.00
Over 3 hours £4.50
Lakes car park - CM3 4AN
Woods car park - CM3 4DE
Maps -
Route - There are lots of different routes you could take. We walked around the lakes and meadows and around the woods and back again. It's not the biggest of country parks but has the potential for a longer walk.
Photos -
Comments