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Hinchingbrooke Country Park



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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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baby changing facilities in the Visitors' Centre, open daily at peak times.

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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space to play football or have fun with a range of outdoor games or even a bouncy castle (can be hired form external companies).

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.

General Information:

  • Campsite for organised groups (Cubs, Duke of Edinburgh etc), contact the Rangers for booking form

  • Dogs on lead when within, and immediately surrounding, the Visitors' Centre/café

  • Disabled drivers car parking near Visitors' Centre.

  • Network of hard surfaced paths suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and all season walking

  • Cafe providing snacks, homemade cakes, hot and cold drinks

  • Baby changing facilities available

  • Disabled toilet in the Visitors' Centre

  • Battery powered wheelchairs available - please telephone to book one

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  • Directions

    2km west of Huntingdon, 1km from Brampton and just 2km off the A14 and A1.
    Easy walking distance from Huntingdon railway station.


    Hinchingbrooke Country Park Postcode for SatNav: PE29 6DB

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    +44 (0)1480 451 568
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    Brampton Road
    Huntingdon
    Cambridgeshire
    PE29 6DB

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