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Hatfield Forest

Wed - 27 Aug 2008

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high : 22°C

Thu - 28 Aug 2008

Mostly Cloudy
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high : 23°C

Takeley
CM22 6NE Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire United Kigdom
Managed By: National Trust
Phone: 01279 870678
Fax: 01279 874044

Ancient woodland – a rare surviving example of a medieval royal hunting forest

Designated site of special scientific interest and National Nature Reserve
Of great historical and ecological importance
Trees support a huge variety of wildlife
Miles of excellent walks and nature trails
Fishing available on the lake

There are no admission charges for this property, although a car park charge does apply. The Shell House is restored and open to visitors at weekends; exhibition in Discovery Room by the lake, explaining the history, management and wildlife of the Forest

Opening arrangements


All Year	Dawn -- dusk	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
Refreshments
31 Mar–31 Oct 07	10–4:30	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
3 Nov–29 Feb 08	10–3:30						Sa	Su
KEY: Dark blue=open
Refreshments available daily in school hols: summer 10–6; winter 10–3:30. Last admission 30mins before closing

Admission prices

Car park charge for non-members. Horse riding permits available via Hatfield Forest Riding Association, tel. for details


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