Country Parks in the UK and Ireland

Stanborough Park

Stanborough Park is a country park based around a lake in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England.

Wandlebury

A little south of Cambridge in the Gog Magog Hills, you will find Wandelbury with it’s intriguing myths and legends.

Smithills Country Park

A huge country park with stretches of open moorland dotted with historic buildings and archeological remains.

Cuerden Valley Country Park

A spacious country park containing Cuerden Hall, built by Lewis Watt for Robert Townley Parker and completed in 1819 and surrounding parkland.

Haigh Country Park

A mostly woodland country park based around the old estate of Haigh Hall in Wigan

Beacon Fell

Beacon Fell is a picturesque hill located in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Lancashire, England.

Croome

Croome, located in Worcestershire, is an exquisite estate that combines rich history, stunning architecture, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Witton Country Park

Witton Country Park, a sprawling oasis of greenery and tranquillity, is nestled on the outskirts of Blackburn, Lancashire.

Quarry Bank

Natrional Trust Quarry Bank - One of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites, set in picturesque gardens and countryside.

Burrs Country Park

A country park on the River Irwell and the site of the old Burr Mill.

Outwood Country Park

Outwood Country Park, located in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester, is a cherished green space offering a blend of natural beauty and recreational facilities.

Yarrow Valley Country Park

700-acre parkland with a lake, waterfall, adventure playground, cafe & visitor center.

Moses Gate Country Park

A large and spacious country park set around the Crompton Lodges and along the River Croal.

Worden Park

A large country park with great facilities and woodland walks.

Brimham Rocks

Brimham Rocks is an amazing natural landscape, formed over millions of years. The dramatic rocky outcrops left by this process have shaped the use and history of this place and fascinated people for more than 250 years.

Pennington Flash

A nature reserve in Wigan based around the lake of Pennington Flash and surrounding woodland.

Cutacre Country Park

A recent country park on the outskirts of Bolton with nature settling in nicely.

Clent Hills Country Park

Clent Hills Country Park, located in Worcestershire, is a captivating natural retreat that offers breathtaking views and a rich tapestry of landscapes.

Tatton Park

Tatton Park, located in Knutsford, Cheshire, is a sprawling estate renowned for its rich history, stunning garden.

Chorlton Water Park

Former gravel pits converted to a country park and nature reserve around a central pond.

Bretton Country Park

Bretton Country Park, nestled in the picturesque landscape of West Yorkshire, is a serene and expansive green space.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP), located in West Bretton, West Yorkshire, is an internationally renowned open-air gallery.

Waun-Y-Llyn Country Park

Waun-Y-Llyn Country Park, located in Flintshire, North Wales, is a delightful natural haven offering a blend of scenic landscape.

Hatfield Forest

Ancient royal hunting forest.

Wimpole Estate

A working estate still guided by the seasons, with an impressive mansion, parkland, gardens and Home Farm.

Blackleach Country Park

An attractive little country park in Walkden, neat and tidy with good wildlife and easy paths.

Hartshill Hayes Country Park

A woodland country park outside Nuneaton, with archaeological remains from prehistoric to medieval and industrial.

Ashtons Field

Ashtons Field is an 8.4 hectare woodland space on the former Ashtons Field Colliery provides an attractive green haven for the local community.

Thetford Forest Park

Thetford Forest Park, located on the border between Norfolk and Suffolk, is the largest lowland pine forest in Britain.

Langroyd Country Park

Langroyd us a small country park beside the southeastern shore of Lake Burwain at Fouldridge.

Chevin Forest Park

Otley Chevin Forest Park is home to some very rare plants and animals. It can be found on the steep slopes by the crags at the top of the chevin.

Wyre Estuary Country Park

A country park beside the Wyre Estuary at Cleveleys.

Hollingworth Country Park

Hollingworth Country Park, located in Greater Manchester, is a cherished green space offering a serene escape from the urban environment.

Lyme Park

The mansion house and formal gardens of Lyme Park are located in the Peak District National Park, south of Disley, Cheshire.

Gedling Country Park

Gedling Country Park opened in 2015 and has 580 acres of open space, footpaths and wildlife, with stunning views over the surrounding areas.

Stanwick Lakes

Stanwick Lakes is a 750 acre nature reserve and country park located in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Nene Valley.

Coate Water Country Park

Coate Water Country Park is a country park built around a former reservoir that was created to provide water for the Wiltshire and Berkshire Canal.

Barbury Castle Country Park

An amazing country park near Swindon in Wiltshire that is centred on an ancient hillfort on the North Wessex Downs.

Lydiard Park

Lydiard Park is a massive, 260-acre country park located near Swindon in Wiltshire.

Golden Acre Park

A large country park located to the north of Leeds with ornamental gardens and lake.

Penistone Hill Country Park

Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth is a great spot for a family day out.

Newmillerdam Country Park

Newmillerdam Country Park features a central lake surrounded by a surfaced path with surrounding broadleaved and coniferous woodland located on the slopes.

Pugneys Country Park

Pugneys Country Park in southeast Wakefield, is based around the River Calder and several lakes and ponds which are used for a variety of activities including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and fishing.

Ogden Water Country Park

Located to the north of Halifax, Ogden Water Country Park is a stunning nature reserve that is perfect for a day out with the family.

Goodwood Country Park

A country park based around the parkland of Goodwood House near Chichester.

Lickey Hills Country Park

Lickey Hills Country Park, located near Rednal to the south of Birmingham is one of the largest green spaces in the city.

Broadway Tower Country Park

Broadway Tower Country Park is located to the south of Evesham in Worcestershire.

Buchan Country Park

Buchan Country Park is a large, green park with 170 acres of gardens, fields, pathways, and more.

Sutton Park

Sutton Country Park in Sutton Coldfield is a large parkland area with trails for walking and cycling.

Sandwell Valley Country Park

Sandwell Valley Country Park is a great place to visit in West Bromwich, England.

Woodgate Valley Country Park

Birmingham’s Woodgate Country Park is a great place to enjoy the outdoors with your family and friends.

Burton Dassett Hills

Burton Dassett Hills country park is situated on the Burton Dassett Hills, which are part of the Cotswold Edge escarpment.

Kingsbury Water Park

Kingsbury Water Park is situated around a number of lakes along the RIver Tame in the West Midlands.

Draycote Water

A popular reservoir with sailing club, located to the southwest of Rugby in Warwickshire.

Coombe Country Park

Coombe Country Park to the east of Coventry is a 500-acre park offering walking and wildlife in woods and by lakes, a restaurant and craft studios.

Dunstable Downs and Whipsnade Estate

Spectacular views of rolling chalk grasslands and a seemingly endless sky in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Dinton Pastures

Dinton Pastures Country Park is based around a number of lakes along the River Loddon.

Haysden Country Park

Haysden Country Park is based around the River Medway and Barden Lake in Tonbridge Kent.

Thorndon Country Park

Thorndon Country Park in Brentwood, Essex is a lovely place to explore.

Barton's Point Coastal Park

Barton’s Point Coastal Park is a country park in Kent, England.

Blaise Castle Estate

Blaise Castle Estate is a country park and estate in north Bristol, England. The castle is a Grade I listed building.

Thorney Country Park

A country park beside the Colne Brook and based around several lakes in Iver, Buckinghamshire.

Nene Park

Nene Park is a country park in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England. The park is on the site of the former Ferry Meadows pit.

Hinchingbrooke Country Park

Hinchingbrooke Country Park in Huntingdon is a great place to spend a day with the family.

Teggs Nose Country Park

Teggs Nose Country Park in Macclesfield is a great place for a day out around the 382m hill, Tegg’s Nose.

Wirral Country Park

The Wirral Country Park is based around the coastal village of Thurstaston with it’s moorland common and sandy beach.

Tehidy Country Park

Tehidy is the largest area of woodland in West Cornwall. Now managed as a Country Park.

Kit Hill Country Park

Kit Hill Country Park in Cornwall is a great place to enjoy a day out with your dog.

Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park

Mount Edgcumbe House is an imposing 16th-century manor located in its old grounds - now Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.

Hardwick Country Park

Hardwick Country Park in County Durham is a large park with several historic structures.

Sywell Country Park

Sywell Country Park at Ecton in Northampton is a beautiful area to explore.

Irchester Country Park

Irchester Country Park in Wellingborough has an adventure course with zip lines and a network of woodland trails.

Pishiobury Park

A country park in Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire.

Ferry Meadows Country Park

Ferry Meadows in Nene Park in Peterborough is a country park with a mix of habitats including lakes, grassland and woodland.

Arrow Valley Country Park

Arrow Valley Country Park is a beautiful park located in Redditch.

Bradgate Park

Bradgate Park is a beautiful public park in the city of Leicester, England.

Priory Country Park

Welcome to Priory Country Park, Bedford! This beautiful park is the perfect place for a day out with the family.

Etherow Country Park

Etherow Country Park is an amazing place to explore and enjoy nature in the northwest of England.

Ashton Court

Located in Bristol, Ashton Court is a historic estate that encompasses a vast parkland and mansion.

Leigh Woods

Leigh Woods is a beautiful woodland area located just across the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, England.

Werneth Low

Werneth Low is a prominent hill situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, Greater Manchester, England.

Shibden Country Park

Shibden Country Park in Halifax, West Yorkshire, is a quintessential slice of English countryside.

Brixworth Country Park

Brixworth Country Park, situated in the heart of Northamptonshire, is a delightful haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Coombe Abbey Country Park

Coombe Abbey Country Park, nestled in the heart of Warwickshire, offers a splendid escape into nature’s tranquillity.

East Carlton Countryside Park

East Carlton Countryside Park, situated in Northamptonshire near the village of East Carlton, is a delightful expanse of natural beauty and historical charm.

Chasewater Country Park

Chasewater Country Park, located near Burntwood in Staffordshire, is a stunning expanse of natural beauty and a beloved destination for outdoor enthusiasts.