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Best parklands
Parklands are vital for wildlife and offer us space to explore, reflect and be amongst nature. Many of the parklands we look after have a long history. They're home to ancient trees and offer acres of grassland and a variety of wildlife habitats. Find the best parklands near you.
- Belton Estate, Lincolnshire
- With 1,300 acres of parkland surrounding Belton House, there's plenty to discover during your visit. Explore the wildlife-rich open grassland, the River Witham and ancient woodland on a walk around the estate – look out for deer as you go.Visit Belton Estate
- Blickling Estate, Norfolk
- There are over 4,600 acres of woodland, parkland and farmland to roam at Blickling – the first complete working estate to come into our care in 1940. The rotation of crops and movement of livestock around the park can still be seen today, which offers a unique opportunity to see history in action.Visit Blickling Estate
- Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
- You can find natural wonders at any time of the year throughout the 600-acre historic parkland at Calke Abbey. From short circular walks to longer hikes, there are lots of ways to discover the estate. You can also explore the grounds by bike or on a guided walk.Visit Calke Abbey
- Chirk Castle, Wrexham
- The wider estate at Chirk Castle is a working landscape made up of 480 acres of woodland, meadow and tenanted grassland. For an easy circular walk through woodland and open parkland, try the Woodland Walk, which is also ideal for budding birdwatchers.Visit Chirk Castle
- Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
- Covering more than 3,800 acres, Clumber Park is a great place for an adventure, with parkland, gardens, woodland and an 83-acre serpentine lake to explore. It's also a good place to come for a run or cycle ride.Visit Clumber Park
- Croft Castle, Herefordshire
- At Croft Castle, indulge in a spot of forest bathing or take a walk along one of the five waymarked trails. The parkland is teeming with wildlife all year round and the recently restored Fishpool Valley is a peaceful spot for birdwatching.Visit Croft Castle
- Crom, County Fermanagh
- Crom's 2,000-acre estate includes islands, ancient woodlands and castle ruins. Spot a wide range of wildlife throughout the year, including fallow deer, otters and herons, as well as sheep grazing in the parkland.Visit Crom
- Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire
- Dinefwr's parkland is a rich landscape filled with history, and is home to many elusive mammals, such as fallow deer, voles and polecats. Stroll through the medieval deer park, spot the prehistoric White Park cattle and explore the ancient woodland.Visit Dinefwr
- Dunham Massey, Cheshire
- A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Dunham Massey's deer park is home to fallow deer, as well as owls, bats, buzzards, woodpeckers, meadow ants and rare species of beetle. Take in the sweeping views on the accessible paths that lead through this historic estate.Visit Dunham Massey
- Dyrham Park, South Gloucestershire
- The 270-acre ancient parkland at Dyrham Park slopes down to the house and is home to a herd of fallow deer and a wide variety of trees. You can join a guided walk around the estate and enjoy the far-reaching views, or explore one of the many trails available independently.Visit Dyrham Park
- Erddig, Wrexham
- Erddig's 1,200-acre estate includes meadows, lakes, ponds, rivers, veteran trees and woodland. Home to a range of habitats, the parkland is open and free to access with several waymarked walks to choose from.Visit Erddig
- Hinton Ampner, Hampshire
- Hinton Ampner, in the South Downs National Park, has far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside. Get closer to nature in the fields and woodland around the house and follow in the footsteps of the Civil War soldiers who camped in the parkland during the Battle of Cheriton in 1644.Visit Hinton Ampner
- Ickworth Estate, Suffolk
- Ickworth is a unique county estate, created from a passionate vision of classical Italy brought to the Suffolk countryside by past owners – in particular the 5th Earl of Bristol (the 1st Marquess). It has miles of parkland to explore, including ancient woodland and an all-weather multi-use trail.Visit Ickworth
- Killerton, Devon
- The historic parkland at Killerton features extensive woodland and an ancient Iron Age fort. There's also a collection of veteran and ancient trees and a herd of Highland cattle to look out for.Visit Killerton
- Kingston Lacy, Dorset
- Explore acres of parkland at Kingston Lacy, where pedigree Red Ruby Devon cattle and rare Portland sheep graze the landscape. Follow the woodland trail on foot or by bike to take in everything the estate has to offer.Visit Kingston Lacy
- Knole, Kent
- Covering 1,000 acres, Knole's parkland is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It's a haven for wildlife, with bats, beetles and fallow deer to spot, and a number of ancient trees to look out for. Pick one of several colour-coded trails, all about 2.5 miles long, and explore the grounds.Visit Knole
- Lanhydrock, Cornwall
- With four circular routes around the wider estate, you can enjoy different views of the wildlife and habitats every time you visit. Lanhydrock was once a medieval deer park and if you want to enjoy a long walk, you can take the historic Deer Park trail.Visit Lanhydrock
- Lyme, Cheshire
- Explore over 1,400 acres of parkland at Lyme. Head out across the estate for walks through woodland and across the moor. There’s plenty of wildlife to spot along the way, as well as historic buildings nestled within the landscape.Visit Lyme
- Montacute House, Somerset
- Choose from three waymarked trails that take you through the Tudor parkland, along Ladies’ Walk and up to St Michael’s Tower. The estate is full of veteran trees, including sweet chestnuts and London planes, and an avenue of lime trees runs through the park.Visit Montacute
- Osterley Park, Middlesex
- Explore Osterley Park, one of the last surviving country estates in London. The mix of habitats makes it a haven for wildlife – keep an eye out for birds of prey and kingfishers along the waymarked trails.Visit Osterley Park
- Penrhyn, Gwynedd
- Take a walk through the 60 acres of garden, woodland and open parkland surrounding Penrhyn Castle. Set on the Menai Straits, the views from Penrhyn include Eryri's (Snowdonia’s) summits, as well as the Great Orme and Puffin Island.Visit Penrhyn Castle
- Petworth, Sussex
- Discover Petworth, a 700-acre deer park with panoramic views across the South Downs, designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown and painted by J. M. W. Turner. The estate is home to ancient trees and a historic herd of fallow deer.Visit Petworth
- Sheringham Park, Norfolk
- Described by Humphry Repton as one of his favourite designs, Sheringham Park features sea views, rolling parkland and a temple. The estate has four waymarked routes ranging from one to five miles long.Visit Sheringham Park
- Stourhead, Wiltshire
- Stourhead's parkland is expansive, and a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Roe deer can often be seen here, jumping hedges and running across fields. You can also look out for red kites wheeling above you.Visit Stourhead
- Studley Royal at Fountain's Abbey, Yorkshire
- One of the few great 18th-century gardens to survive substantially in its original form, Studley Royal Park, including the ruins of Fountains Abbey, became a World Heritage Site in 1986. Discover the parkland, buildings and gardens that represents centuries of human ambition, design and achievement.Visit Studley Royal
- Tredegar House, Newport
- Parkland with sweeping lawns, woodland and an ornamental lake surround Tredegar House. There's plenty of space to run around or play a spot of hide-and-seek. Towering over the grounds are majestic redwoods, regal reminders of a bygone age.Visit Tredegar House
- Trelissick, Cornwall
- Trelissick is set on its own peninsula, with panoramic views over the Fal estuary. Its parkland is the gateway to the countryside and the paths that thread their way through the trees are suitable for families, ramblers, joggers and dogs.Visit Trelissick
- Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
- Take a stroll along grand avenues, through shaded woodland and arable landscape. There are acres of ancient landscape and parkland to be explored via a multi-user trail, with wildlife and flora to spot along the way. Look out for the Gothic folly in 'Capability' Brown’s North Park.Visit Wimpole
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