Details
Address
Aldenham Country Park
Dagger Lane
GB - WS6 3AT Elstree
Dagger Lane
GB - WS6 3AT Elstree
Telefon: Tel: 020 8953 9602
Fax: Fax: 020 8905 1803
Email: → Julie@aldenhamcountrypark.co.uk
Webseite: → http://www.hertsdirect.org/aldenham
Description
Owned and managed by Hertfordshire County Council, the park was created on green belt land in 1971 as an area for quiet countryside recreation. Its 175 acres of woodland, parkland and open water provide the perfect setting for a great day out for everyone.
Category
Ark Institution
Opening hours
The Park and Farm is open every day of the year with the exception of Christmas Eve,Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Opening Hours
March - April: 9.00am-5.00pm
May - September: 9.00am-6.00pm
September - October:9.00am-5.00pm
November - February:9.00am-4.00pm
Opening Hours
March - April: 9.00am-5.00pm
May - September: 9.00am-6.00pm
September - October:9.00am-5.00pm
November - February:9.00am-4.00pm
Admission price
Free entrance to the Park for pedestrians and cyclists
£5 Weekends, School and Public Holidays, £4 Monday to Friday exit fee per vehicle - except coaches and minibuses (by appointment only)- see further information for prices. From November 2008 £4 Weekends, School and Public Holidays, £2 Monday to Friday. Payment to exit the car park is via a barrier coin machine which takes all coins from 5p to £2 inclusive but not notes.
£5 Weekends, School and Public Holidays, £4 Monday to Friday exit fee per vehicle - except coaches and minibuses (by appointment only)- see further information for prices. From November 2008 £4 Weekends, School and Public Holidays, £2 Monday to Friday. Payment to exit the car park is via a barrier coin machine which takes all coins from 5p to £2 inclusive but not notes.
Offer
School and Organised Visits - information and charges
School and Group visits by coach, bus or minibus are by appointment only in order to accommodate high usage of the Park particularly in the summer term.
There is plenty to do and see at the Park such as the Rare Breeds Farm which includes pigs, goats and sheep. There is also Winnie the Pooh´s 100 Aker Wood, Nature Trails and the lake and its waterfowl.
We also have joint visits with Three Valleys Water´s Environmental Centre at Clay Lane in Bushey.
* Coach, Bus and minibus visits - £1 per child or visitor (teachers and supervisors are free)
* Classroom Hire including adjacent toilets, washing facilities and cloakroom (holds 30 children) - £25 for the day. Please note that due to high demand for the use of our classroom and taking into account that we can only hire it to one school per day, if the classroom is not used, for any reason, the £25.00 charge is still applicable.
All fees are payable on the day by cash or cheque payable to Hertfordshire County Council
Please contact the Park Office on 020 8953 9602 for further information or to book a visit.
School and Group visits by coach, bus or minibus are by appointment only in order to accommodate high usage of the Park particularly in the summer term.
There is plenty to do and see at the Park such as the Rare Breeds Farm which includes pigs, goats and sheep. There is also Winnie the Pooh´s 100 Aker Wood, Nature Trails and the lake and its waterfowl.
We also have joint visits with Three Valleys Water´s Environmental Centre at Clay Lane in Bushey.
* Coach, Bus and minibus visits - £1 per child or visitor (teachers and supervisors are free)
* Classroom Hire including adjacent toilets, washing facilities and cloakroom (holds 30 children) - £25 for the day. Please note that due to high demand for the use of our classroom and taking into account that we can only hire it to one school per day, if the classroom is not used, for any reason, the £25.00 charge is still applicable.
All fees are payable on the day by cash or cheque payable to Hertfordshire County Council
Please contact the Park Office on 020 8953 9602 for further information or to book a visit.
Events
FARMERS´ MARKETS Normally the last Saturday in every month from 10am to 2pm (free car parking) i.e. 28th June - stalls include bread, honey, meat and cheese. BIRDS OF PREY WITH ONE TO ONE WITH RAPTORS At the Farm/Picnic Area Wednesday 30 July 12noon to 3pm Wednesdays 6,13,20 and 27 August 12noon to 3pm Wednesday 29 October 12 noon to 3pm TEDDY BEARS PICNIC at ALDENHAM COUNTRY PARK Friday 25 July 12noon to 3pm PARK QUIZ Monday 25 August 10am to 4pm CHRISTMAS PARTIES(Adult Group Bookings Only)with BEST PARTIES EVER
More infos
Park Development and Improvements
The Park Development Plan (2002-2006) has come to an end having been endorsed by the Park’s Advisory Board.
The Park Development Plan (2002-2006) has come to an end having been endorsed by the Park’s Advisory Board.
Infrastructure
Restaurant info
Aldenham Country Park Refreshment Kiosk
The Refreshment Kiosk, known as 'The Clock House', is situated at the end of the car park before entering the farm and play areas.
# It offers a wide range of hot and cold snacks
The Refreshment Kiosk, known as 'The Clock House', is situated at the end of the car park before entering the farm and play areas.
# It offers a wide range of hot and cold snacks
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Revision: 31. 03. 2021