Out & about

Designed in Sweden, the adventure encounters Pirates, Cannons, an Octopus, Snakes, Skulls, a Cannibal's cooking pot, a crashed Jeep, Rocks, a Volcano, Dinosaurs, Waterfalls, Dinosaur Eggs, a Treasure Chest, Crocodiles and two Rafts that the kids will love!

Aldenham Country Park is a not-for-profit farming, food, Rural Care and education enterprise. We aim to enhance the countryside, care for wildlife and farm ecologically. We are open everyday from 9.00am except 25th December. Visit 100 acres of beautiful countryside, only 12 miles from central London. Enjoy the scenery, lakeside walks, explore the farm and feed the animals, playgrounds, pony rides and 100 Aker Wood, home of Pooh Bear and friends. Enjoy great value all year round access by becoming a member. We offer camping, exclusive glamping and facilities for families with SEND children in our pavilion. We offer extensive education and group trips, parties and celebrations for all ages, team building and meetings and have an events field for hire. We have a small farm shop selling produce from our farms here and at Church Farm and a Farm Kitchen where you can sit down for coffee and snacks as well as a refreshment kiosk.

You now need to book your timed tickets in advance. We have introduced limits on visitor numbers to help keep everyone safe, and you won't be able to visit without your booking confirmation. If you're a Member, your ticket will be free, but you still need to book in advance. There are other new steps in place to ensure everyone's safety, so your visit will be a little different. Lots to see and do at Audley End House & Gardens - explore the manor house, visit and play in the Victorian nursery, discover the life of a Victorian servant, gallop over to the Victorian stables, enjoy the stunning gardens, enjoy something delicious in the cafe and there is even a play park for the children to let off steam.

UPDATE: The Railway is now closed for the winter and will re-open on the 19th March 2022.

Diesel and steam engines explore the stunning gardens and woodland at Audley End. There is also an enchanted fairy and elf walk to explore and an adventure playgroun. Events run throughout the year and tickets are pre booked via the website.

May - September, on weekends, Bank holidays and everyday during school holidays, weather dependent.

90 minute session will start at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00

Admission - 90 minute session - Child aged under 15 £6, Adult £3, Family £15 2 Adults 2 Children or 1 Adult 3 Children .

Please Note - Babies under one are free. Children... Read more

UPDATE: BEDFORDS PARK NATURE DISCOVERY CENTRE IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, AS WE UNDERGO ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE WITHIN THE CENTRE.

Bedfords Park covers approximately 215 acres and provides a range of important habitats for wildlife. The deer park to the west of the visitor centre has a herd of Red Deer. During school holidays and throughout the summer, the Essex... Read more

It's a great place to walk your dog, picnic by the lake, feed the ducks, go fishing or spot wildlife. There are many activities throughout the year for families and nature enthusiasts, such as riding the model railway, archery and watching model boats. There is an excellent wooden play area for children.