Getting here
51.87416, -0.21691
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free58%Named hiking route nearby: Circular Walk
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
63
19 named nearby · 44 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
32
32 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
2
2 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
STOOP Link Path 2 - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path Link · Walking0
STOOP Link Path 3 - Stevenage Outer Orbital Path Link · Walking0
Woodland Trail · Walking0
Wheathampstead to Shaw's Corner Circular Walk, Shaw's Corner · Walking12.2 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
About this historic site
Grade II* registered historic park and garden
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
☕
Café
The Garden Terrace Tea Room · 123m
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Parking
1 nearby · 117m
🚻
Toilets
135m away
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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Nearby places
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