Plan your visit
Getting here
51.84430, -0.46624
About MARKYATECELL PARK
Cell Park is a country house in Markyate, Hertfordshire near Luton, England. The house dates from the 16th century, has been modified at various times since then and was largely rebuilt in 1908 after a fire. It stands in 79 acres of land and is a Grade II* listed building.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Large White, Gatekeeper +11 more · last seen 2023; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Snowdrop, Spear Mint · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
17 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
The Chiltern WayWalking route275 km
A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England
Icknield Way PathWalking route169 km
long distance footpath 169 km
Stone Age Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade EstateWalking route4.8 km
Take a stroll through history. This walk will take you past Five Knolls; a series of ancient burial mounds which are thought to have been here for over 4,000 years.
Wildlife Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade EstateWalking route3.2 km
Explore the chalk grassland on this walk and you will discover that it's full of life. What will you spot? Keep a look out for birds all year round and butterflies in spring, summer and autumn.
Tree Cathedral Walk, Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade EstateWalking route4.8 km
Step inside a medieval style cathedral constructed from nature. Carefully planted trees, shrubs and hedges build the layers of this magical place.
🚴Cycling
43 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 606Cycling route
Hemel Hempstead cycle route 7Cycling route
NCN National Route 574Cycling route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Route 6Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route44 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Icknield Way Cycle TrailMountain bike route226 km
This is the off-road or mountain cycling route of the Icknield Way Trail.
Wildlife to spot
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