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Bedford Park

A large, open space with mature trees and well kept boarders, an ideal place for stretching legs and lots of fun for the whole family.

The park lies at the eastern end of Harrold village but is actually within the parish boundaries of Odell. It is a wonderful amenity shared by the people of North Bedfordshire, and visited by people from far beyond the county boundaries.

Moggerhanger Park

Situated a few miles east of Bedford, the beautiful woodland is great place to go for a morning or afternoon walk. Read More »

Mowsbury Park

Situated on the northern most boarder of Bedford, this park is probably the biggest and most diverse with open space, play equipment and woodland.

Russell Park

Situated just a short walk from the centre of Bedford, and alongside the Embankment this is a great park to pass several fun filled hours.

Stanwick Lakes

….a recreational and wildlife facility for all.

If you venture north over the county line to Northamptonshire, then you will find a hidden treasure at Stanwick Lakes. A quarry previously, it has now been transformed into a fabulous nature reserve with a huge climbing and exploration area for children of all ages. Masses of space to run and play and picnic all day long.

Brogborough Hill

The picnic site at Brogborough Hill on the edge of the Marston Vale Community Forest, has beautiful views over Marston Vale and gives access to woodland walks through Reynold and Hulcote Woods.

A permanent orienteering course is set up throughout these woods.

For more information contact The Forest Office; Tel: 01234 767037

Directions: Off the A421 close to Junction 13 of the M1

Henlow Common & Langford Meadows

This nature reserve lies close to the River Ivel in the village of Langford. It is made up of a variety of habitats including grassland, scrub, ditch and pond and is an ideal location for walking and wildlife watching.

Directions: 3 miles south of Biggleswade on the A6001. There is no car park, but the site can be reached on foot from the A6001 south of Langford, via the footbridge from Langford High Street, from the end of Mill Lane, Langford.

Priory Country Park

Priory Country Park is an established green area, of around 360 acres, made up of lakes, meadows and woodland, all partially enclosed within a bend in the river Great Ouse.

Stevington Country Walk

Follows 2 miles of the Bedford-Northampton Railway.

Access to footpaths, circular route walk taking in Oakley Bridge and Weir

Ample Parking

For more information tel: 01234 720016

Stewartby Lake

In the heart of the Marston Vale Community Forest, this former clay pit is now managed as a Country Park. The lake attracts a rich variety of birds, particularly in winter. Water sports also take place on the lake.

For further details Tel: 01234 767751

Directions: Off the A421 between Bedford and Junction 13 of the M1

Stockgrove Country Park

This park is owned jointly by Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, and managed by The Greensand Trust. The whole area is approximately 26o acres with the main park comprising of 80.

Sundon Hills Country Park

One of the highest points in Bedfordshire, with views of Sharpenhoe Clappers, this Country Park is a picturesque mixture of beech and ash woodland and steeply wooded coombes.

Managed in partnership with the National Trust, it is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest and it comes within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the John Bunyan Trail passing through it.

There is a car park, a small picnic area and some interesting walks.

For more information please call: 01582 608489

Directions: 5 miles north of Luton between Upper Sundon and Harlington.