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© National Trust
Hatfield is a rare surviving example of a Medieval Royal Hunting Forest
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Walk through a thousand years of history at Hatfield Forest
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Bring your bike - several miles of grassy track are suitable for cycling
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© Richard Daniel
Fallow deer and fawn at Hatfield Forest
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Fancy a trek? Buy an annual or day permit and explore on horseback
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© Michael Graham
View of Shell House from across the lake at Hatfield Forest
Ancient Royal Hunting Forest
No other forest on earth evokes the atmosphere of a medieval hunting forest so completely.
The ancient trees of the forest are like magnificent living sculptures, peaceful giants worn and fragile from centuries of seasons and use. Some of our extraordinary ancient trees are 1,200 years old. Just imagine what these trees have lived through and the stories they could tell.
Whether you want somewhere for the children to run off energy, somewhere you can run to keep fit, or somewhere to walk where you can quietly reflect, you will find your own special place somewhere in Hatfield Forest.
Don't miss
- Explore the hidden depths of the woods on foot
- Marvel at the half a billion buttercups in spring
- Relax in beautiful surroundings and browse the new guidebook
- Be inspired by the intricacies of the Shell House
- See the conservation team at work in the forest
- Discover the forest on horseback (permit required) or by bike
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