Hatchlands Park

About

Just 45 minutes outside Greater London, the green wide-open spaces and ancient woodland at Hatchlands Park make it the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle and soak up the tranquillity of the parkland.

From the first snowdrops in February and the glorious bluebells in the spring, to the summer wild flower meadow and glowing autumn colour, Hatchlands Park is full of interest throughout the seasons. It’s also a great place for families to enjoy – there are trails, children’s activities as well as Wizard Wix’s Willow Warren – a natural adventure area featuring hand-crafted willow tunnels, domes and balance beams and a tree house.

While the parkland is open 363 days a year, the house is a hidden delight, in which you can peep inside on regular afternoons from March until October. Originally built for naval hero Sir Admiral Boscawen the mansion has seen many different residents including evacuees during WWII and a finishing school during 1960s. Today this Georgian country residence is home to tenant Alec Cobbe and his collection of paintings, fine furniture and keyboard instruments owned or played by famous composers such as Elgar, JC Bach and Chopin. Lunchtime recitals using these instruments take place on Wednesdays from March to June and in October and November.

Enjoy a welcome break in the Kitchen Café set in the old kitchen or relax in the dog-friendly Coach House Café, and browse the second-hand book shop.  You can also meet our resident donkeys: Callum and Morris, who can be found in the cobbled courtyard or grazing nearby.

There are also a wide variety of events throughout the year including open-air theatre during August. Visit our website for more details and how to book.