Hatfield Forest
Hatfield Forest is of great historical and ecological importance, having been designated a SSSI and NNR. The shell house is a charming, rare, mid 18thC picnic room, decorated with flints and shells. The chases and rides provide excellent walks and there is a good coarse fishing on the larger lake. It has been owned and managed by the National Trust, an independent conservation charity, since 1924.
Visit the shore of the lake & find all the facilities you need including picnic tables, cafe, WC's, shop and the fabulous 18th Century Shell House.
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Prices
Free entry
£4.60 car park charge
Open all the time
Contact
Kevin GreenTel: 01279 870678
hatfieldforest@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Hatfield ForestThe National Trust, Hatfield Forest Estate Office, Takeley, Essex, CM22 6NE
See location on Google maps.Map reference: TL 547211
By Road:
Hatfield Forest is signposted from the B1256 in the village of Takeley, 2 miles east of jct 8 off the M11 in Essex.
By Public Transport:
From Bishop's Stortford station it is 4 miles to Hatfield Forest.
Parking : with charge
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 11, Sun 12 Sep 2010 | Wood Fest |
| Sat 25 Sep 2010 | Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Welly Walk |
| Mon 25 Oct 2010 | Bug House Making |
| Mon 25 - Thu 28 Oct 2010 | Come and meet Trusty the Hedgehog |
| Tue 26 Oct 2010 | Mighty Oaks Planting Day |
| Wed 27 Oct 2010 | Forest Survival Skills (Introduction) |
| Thu 28 Oct 2010 | Adult's Deer Rut Guided Walk |
| Fri 29 Oct 2010 | Batty Halloween |
| Sun 31 Oct 2010 | Scary Halloween |
| Sat 6 Nov 2010 | Stalking Skills for Wildlife Photography Course |
| Sun 7 Nov 2010 | Stalking Skills for Wildlife Photography Course |
| Sat 4, Sun 5 Dec 2010 | Father Christmas Trail |
| Sat 11, Sun 12 Dec 2010 | Father Christmas Trail |
| Sat 18 Dec 2010 | Carol Concert at the Shell House |