Hatfield Forest National Nature Reserve

Hatfield Forest Estate Office
Takeley
Bishops Stortford
Essex
CM22 6NE

Tel: +44 (0)1279 870 678
+44 (0)1279 874 040 (infoline)
Fax: +44 (0)1279 874 044
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Hatfield Forest is a rare surviving example of a medieval hunting forest. It has over 1,000 acres of woodland and pasture, some wonderful 400 year old pollarded trees, two ornamental lakes and an eighteenth century Shell House.

Of great historical and ecological importance, Hatfield Forest is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and National Nature Reserve. It has been owned by the National Trust since 1924.

There are walks and an attractive picnic area beside the Capability Brown designed lake. There is good coarse fishing.

General Information:

  • Bicycles welcome - several miles of paths available
  • Café
  • Children's activities
  • Outdoor theatre in August
  • Dogs welcome but on leads where cattle and sheep grazing and lake area
Opening Times
(2006 times)
Open daily dawn to dusk.

1st April to 31st October: Daily 10.00am - 4.30pm. (Refreshments available).

3rd November to 31st March 07: Daily 10.00am - 3.30pm (Refreshments available only at weekends).

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Car Park charge for non-members of NT.
Parties, including schools, must book in advance.

Directions
Signposted off A120 at Takeley. 2ml East of Jct 8 of the M11 near Bishop's Stortford.
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Hatfield Forest National Nature Reserve Postcode for SatNav: CM22 6NE

Nearby Attractions
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Mole Hall Wildlife Park (6 Miles)*
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Forge Museum (7 Miles)*
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Nearby Hotels
Hilton London Stansted Airport and 15 days parking (1 Mile)*
Hilton London Stansted Airport is conveniently located off Junction 8A of the M11 and is situated within the airport perimeter. All rooms have climate control with satellite TV, in-room movies and tea and coffee making facilities.
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted (1 Mile)*
The only hotel directly linked to the passenger terminal by an undercover walkway and just a 2 minute walk.
Holiday Inn Express Stansted Airport (1 Mile)*
The Express by Holiday Inn London Stansted Airport is located just 2 minutes from the airport terminals.
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Nearby Self Catering
Mill View (7 Miles)*
Mill View is one of a pair of semi-detached cottages. Totmans Farm (no longer a working farm) stands on the brow of the hill at the southern end of Thaxted and enjoys wonderful views over beautiful Essex countryside.
Wellrose Barn (7 Miles)*
Wellrose Barn is a rural retreat, newly built with wonderful farmland views and nearby footpaths. The ultimate studio hideaway for couples, completely separate from the main house with its own private entrance.
High Trees Farm (11 Miles)*
Our three stunning holiday cottages at High Trees Farm (a 600 year old working farm) are set in a conservation area of unspoilt beauty. With envious views overlooking rolling hills.
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