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    Important note Important note
    There are no admission charges for this property, although a car park charge does apply. Postal address: Hatfield Forest Estate Office, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire CM22 6NE. Dogs that may chase wildlife or livestock must be kept on leads at all times
     
    Shop Shopping
    Guides and postcards available from the entrance kiosk, Shell House and Discovery Room. Annual book sale. Shop in lake area selling Discover Nature and Country Explorer range products, as well as books, trails, guides, postcards, local products and plants
     
    Dogs Dogs
    On leads near livestock and around lake. Dog-free area near lake. Dog training workshops available through property
     
    Cycling Cycling
    Several miles of grass track suitable for cycling. Cyclists excluded from area of lake, gravel pit and on boardwalk
     
    Parking Parking
    Parking. 24 March–31 October and Sundays all year. 10–5 or dusk if earlier. Cars £4.50, minibuses £6.50, coaches £25, school coaches £10
     
    Education Education
    Suitable for school groups. Adult study days. Hands-on activities. Learning Officer
     
    Families & children Families & children
    All-terrain pushchairs for loan. Children's quiz/trail. Wildlife and environment groups for young children. Tracker Packs. Family events, including Father Christmas trails
     
    Refreshments Refreshments
    Lakeside Café (not NT) (licensed) in lake area within forest. Serving home-made cakes pastries, baked potatoes and sandwiches. Local produce. Seasonal menu. Children's menu
     

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    Ancient pollarded oak on the plains at Hatfield Forest
    © NTPL / David Kirkham
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