Far Vista and Sheep Wash Field
This area of the parkland is under development, having been reseeded in 2014, returning it to meadow land from arable land and is currently being managed for ground nesting birds. In the Far Vista, you’ll find four small wooded areas named Chestnut Wood, Peggy Wood, Fox Covert and Longley Wood, which you'll see start to grow up over the coming years. Sheep Wash field is the site of an original mill and you'll find a perfect spot for picnics at Hardwick Beck.
Lower Lake
At the edge of the Lower Lake, you’ll see the Boathouse with Boathouse Bridge opposite, making stunning reflections in the water on a bright day. The lakeside is a popular nesting site for daubenton bats, kingfishers and swans - remember to keep your eyes peeled for cygnets. Explore the nearby oak plantation, which is managed for nesting birds such as finches, longtail tits, wrens and robins.