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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

Parent and Child Mindfulness 

Join Billie, beside the lake, for an hour of mindfulness and connection with your child.

Event summary

on
25 May 2025
at
10:30 to 11:30
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.

Event summary

on
28 May to 31 Aug 2025
at
07:00 to 08:00
+ 6 other dates or times
Event

Yoga 

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

Event summary

on
28 May to 2 Jul 2025
at
09:15 to 10:15
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

NNR week: Guided Bird Walk 

Hatfield Forest is a National Nature Reserve and SSSI. This rich mosaic of habitats support a range of native and migratory bird species. Join the Hatfield team to discover the birds, explore their habitats and how they are conserved.

Event summary

on
29 May 2025
at
08:00 to 10:00