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At Hinchingbrooke Country Park there are 170 acres of open grasslands, meadows, woodlands and lakes with a wealth of wildlife everywhere. You can play in the autumn leaves, watch winter waterfowl feeding on the lakes, listen to birdsong in spring and watch dragonflies in the summer.
Families can explore the woodlands or sit and enjoy a picnic on the main field, run around with a football or fly a kite. Mountain bikers even have a specially designed course with various size mounds to play on. Refreshments can be bought in the on site café, a range of delicious hot and cold snacks and home made cakes, hot and cold drinks, chocolate bars or ice creams are available. There are toilets and
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Hinchingbrooke Country Park offers a comprehensive schools programme targeted towards the National Curriculum, covering Life Processes and Living Things, Art, Geography, Literacy and Numeracy and Ecology. With the addition of the Countryside Centre indoor activities can also be offered, as well as shelter and wet weather alternatives. Tailored visits for secondary schools and college students can be arranged, please contact the Rangers for further information.
The Countryside Centre is also available to hire for conferences, family celebrations, training and meetings. There are two rooms available, which can be opened out into one large room. The maximum we can accommodate is 100 people in a theatre style layout. Friendly and professional staff offer a flexible service with layouts to suit your needs and the on site café can provide a delicious buffet for you. Why not enjoy a family party, wedding reception or Birthday celebration in the Countryside Centre with shelter from wet weather or hot sunshine,
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Fishing is allowed from marked swims in the Main Lake and Alconbury Brook. Day passes and season tickets can be obtained from Brampton Angling Society. The Main Lake contains pike, carp and tench amongst others and Alconbury Brook includes pike, roach and chubb.
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Opening Times
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(2011 times)
Park open at all times.The cafe is open from 10.00am until 4.00pm except for Mondays throughout the year with extended opening times during the summer months. Check Hinchingbrooke Country Park website for up to date cafe opening times. |
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Admission Charges
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(2011 prices)
Access to Park is Free, but there are pay & display car parking charges. Certain events have individual charges.
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Directions
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2km west of Huntingdon, 1km from Brampton and just 2km off the A14 and A1. Easy walking distance from Huntingdon railway station. |
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Hinchingbrooke Country Park Postcode for SatNav: PE29 6DB |
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Nearby Attractions
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Huntingdon Racecourse
(1 Mile)*
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Houghton Mill
(4 Miles)*
An impressive 17th century water mill in working order on the River Ouse in the village of Houghton. |
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Hemingford Grey Manor
(4 Miles)*
Most of the Norman house remains virtually intact in spite of various changes over nine centuries. The house and garden are the setting for the Green Knowe books, written by Lucy Boston. |
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