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Hatfield Forest walks -Houblons and Hornbeams

Discover the fascinating story of Hatfield Forest on a walk through the history of this extraordinary ancient hunting forest.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Head down to the Shell House in the Lake area for a free guided tour to discover more about this fascinating National Nature Reserve and the work which is done to conserve it.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

This walk is aimed at an adult audience.

Meeting point

Please meet at the Hub adjacent to the Shell House Car Park where our knowledgeable tour guide will greet you.

What to bring and wear

This tour will take place outside, so please dress for the weather with suitable footwear for walking around the Forest.

Accessibility

The event will follow a short walking route over uneven ground and the Shell House (part of the tour) is accessed by 2 small steps. We have one tramper which is available for hire for those with limited mobility- please contact the property to book it in advance. Blue badge parking is available.

Other

These walks last roughly one hour and a half.

Upcoming events

Event

Breathwork in the Forest 

A relaxing breathwork class, designed to calm the nervous system, clear tension from within and provide space to connect back to the mind, body and soul.

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on
22 Jun to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Yoga 

Start your day off with yoga in the peaceful surroundings of the Lake Area.

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on
25 Jun to 2 Jul 2025
at
09:15 to 10:15
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Twelfth Night by The Lord Chamberlains Men 

Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men for Shakespeare’s greatest romantic comedy, Twelfth Night. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare’s original company, they present this joyous play as he first saw it – in the open air.

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on
25 Jun 2025
at
19:00 to 21:00
Event

Walk with Us 

Join us for an hour long, gentle walk around the enchanting Hatfield Forest. Running on alternate Wednesdays and Fridays, everyone is welcome on our walks for wellness.

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on
27 Jun to 24 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
+ 13 other dates or times