Hatfield Forest, Takeley, Essex (National Trust)
Details
Accessibility
- Mobility parking - in Shell House car park (see opening times for further details)
- Adapted toilet - near café in lake area.
- Grounds - partly accessible, some hard standing paths near cafe, wider Forest paths are grass and can be very muddy in winter.
- Access Road - Speed Bumps along access road, approximate height of 50mm with a speed limit of 10mph.
Brief description
National Nature Reserve and a Nature Conservation Review site in Essex.
Address
Bush End Road, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Essex, CM22 6NE
hatfieldforest@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone
Website
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatfield-forest
Directions
By road: "From the west: From M11 exit 8 roundabout, take B1256 towards Takeley. From the east: From the A120, take the junction for Takeley. Once in Takeley, turn into the road opposite the Green Man pub (at the brown sign). Follow this straight road for 3/4 mile to the entrance car park which will be on your right.Parking: All cars need to pre-book via the website Parking charge: £8.00. Free parking for National Trust members, please remember your card.SatNav: Our postcode is CM22 6NE, The main entrance is around 1km further down the road from the Estate Office which this post code takes you to."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Varied opening times due to COVID-19 pandemic: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/place-pages/163/pages/opening-times-calendar
Transport
By train:The nearest railway stations are Bishops Stortford (5 miles) and Stansted Airport station (3 miles). From there, take a bus, Arriva service 508, to The Green Man, Takeley Street.By bus: The closest bus stop is The Green Man, Takeley Street, on the northern border of Hatfield Forest. This can be reached by Arriva bus service 508 which runs from Harlow, via Bishops Stortford to Stansted Airport bus station. Walk through the Forest approximately 1.5 miles (2.1 km) to visitor facilities. The bus stop at the Four Ashes, Takeley is served by a wider range of buses. The Forest can then be reached by walking along the Flitch Way (about 1 mile (1.5 km)).
Amenities
Outdoors cafe available.
Baby Changing Facilities
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
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Location
Nearest Venues
Bush End Hamlet, Takeley, Essex
283 metres*
1.04 miles*
Little Canfield, Dunmow, Essex
1.80 miles*
1.81 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.