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    Hatfield Forest
    © NTPL / Paul Wakefield
    Hatfield Forest
    near Bishop's Stortford, Essex
    Telephone: 01279 874040 (Infoline)
    Countryside  Nature reserve  1924 
    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.
    • See the conservation team at work in the forest.
    • Relax in beautiful surroundings.

    Making the most of your day
    Full programme of family events. Tracker Packs and trail guides, Batricar and all-terrain pushchair available to help you explore the site. Dogs on leads near livestock and lake (please note; lakeside dog-free area)

    Opening times
    Hatfield Forest
    Open all year Dawn till dusk Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    Elgins and Shell House car parks
    03-Jan - 07-Mar-10 10 - 3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Closed Saturdays Su
    13-Mar - 31-Oct-10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    07-Nov - 26-Dec-10 10 - 3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Closed Saturdays Su
    Refreshments
    01-Jan - 12-Mar-10 10 - 3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    13-Mar - 31-Oct-10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    03-Nov - 31-Dec-10 10 - 3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    Shop
    02-Jan - 07-Mar-10 10 - 3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
    13-Mar - 31-Oct-10 10 - 5 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
    01-Nov - 19-Dec-10 10 - 3:30 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays Closed Wednesdays Closed Thursdays Closed Fridays Sa Su
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    Elgins and Shell House car parks, refreshments and shop open daily during February and December school holidays, 10 to 3:30. Elgins and Shell House car park exits close 8. Last admission 30 minutes before closing.

    Get in touch

    01279 874040 (Infoline) 01279 870678 Fax: 01279 874044 Email: hatfieldforest@nationaltrust.org.uk. Hatfield Forest Estate Office, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 6NE


    Prices

    Car park (non-members) £4.60. Horse riding permits available via Hatfield Forest Riding Association, telephone for details


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    Places nearby
    • Bourne Mill
    • Coggeshall Grange Barn
    • Paycocke's
    • Blakes Wood
    • Wimpole Hall
    • Wimpole Home Farm
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