




Explore Essex Wildlife Trust's nature reserve with woodland walks, wildlife spotting, and a café, perfect for families of all ages.
Venue Type
Indoor & Outdoor
Typical visit duration
All day
Booking
Walk-in
Recommended ages
0 months (newborn)+
Café offering a variety of snacks and lunch items including traybakes, local sausage rolls, and vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
Hours: 10am-4:30pm (autumn), 10am-4pm (winter), 10am-5pm (summer)
Visit websiteI've gone here 2 years and I've loved it there are cute deers you can feed,a gift shop and café loads of forest.If you want to feed the deer bring them carrots straight from a shop
Bedfords Park is a fantastic place to escape the busy city and enjoy nature. The walking trails are peaceful, with beautiful woodland, open fields, and stunning viewpoints across London. It’s a perfect spot for families, runners, or anyone looking for some fresh air. The highlight for us was the friendly deer enclosure, which my son absolutely loved. The park is clean, well maintained, and has plenty of space for children to explore safely. Whether you’re after a relaxing walk, a picnic, or simply some quality time outdoors, Bedfords Park is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended for a peaceful day surrounded by nature.
This is a lovely park with a great play area for children. It is also a nice place for walking, dog walking, and enjoying a picnic with family and friends. The park has a nice café where you can relax and grab a drink or snack. The only downside is that the road leading to the park is in very poor condition. It is badly damaged and needs major repairs. Overall, it is a beautiful and enjoyable park, and I would definitely recommend visiting.
Peaceful and beautiful park 🏞️ Be sure to bring A LOT of carrots if you fancy connecting with deers. Make sure you feed the stag (male deer with big antlers) first, if he comes up to you bcs this is how you get respect from them and this is how things work in their nature. ✨✨✨ JUST IN CASE: wear shoes you don't care about, you might get muddy 😉
A beautiful and peaceful park, perfect for a family visit 🌳 The views are stunning and it really feels like a countryside escape despite being in London. The open fields, woodland paths, and fresh air made it a very relaxing walk for us. The kids enjoyed running around and exploring nature, and it’s a great place to spot wildlife and birds. There are plenty of walking trails and photo opportunities, especially on a clear day. A lovely spot for a calm day out, picnics, and letting children enjoy nature away from busy playgrounds. We’ll definitely be visiting again.
Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026
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This venue was last updated on 28 September 2026
