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Monday 10am - 5pm Tuesday 10am - 5pm Wednesday 10am - 5pm Thursday 10am - 5pm Friday 10am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 5pm

Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre - EWT

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Welcome to an Essex Wildlife Trust Discovery Centre! Offering stunning views over London, feed the deer and enjoy the play area.

Take a wander through the many exotic trees and enjoy a treat from the café. Set in the stunning grounds of Bedfords Park, an historic parkland site of 215 acres, owned and managed by the London Borough of Havering. The nature reserve affords fantastic views over London and into Kent. The Nature Discovery Centre offers visitors a warm welcome and the opportunity to find out about the wildlife within the park. The park includes many valuable habitats such as mature woodland, species rich wildflower meadows, ponds, streams and marshy areas. The Nature Discovery Centre is built on the site of the former mansion and it commands superb views over much of east London and into Kent. We run events and activities and weekly groups for children, with something for everyone. The centre offers light refreshments, snacks and a gift shop, with seating available inside and outside there is a large decked area to relax on sunny days.

18/10/2026

https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-11-22-mindful-writing-caroline

We are happy to announce the next Mindful Writing Event hosted by Caroline will take place on Sunday 22nd Novemeber, 10am till 11am. Please book via eventbrite, limited to 15 spaces.

Writing for pleasure, no pressure, this is just for you.

A mindfully led creative writing workshop with an experienced practictioner

05/10/2026

Vacancy 📢 Centre Assistant (Casual)
We are looking for a Centre Assistant to join us on a casual basis at our idyllic Nature Discovery Park at Bedfords Park, near Havering-atte-Bower. We are recruiting under a casual worker agreement. There are no set hours under a casual agreement, and any available hours are made available to casual to accept or decline. Casual hours available will usually be between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Sunday, all-year round. The majority of available hours are likely to be during School Holidays and weekend opening hours. The role comes with an hourly rate of £13.08. Please complete an application form via our website by 9:00am on Thursday 15th October. The interviews will be held on Tuesday 20th October 2026.
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02/10/2026

We still have spaces available for this Sunday's Mindful Writing course, hosted by Caroline at 10am. Please follow link to book.

https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-04-mindful-writing-workshop-caroline

Bookings now being taken

14/09/2026

https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-04-mindful-writing-workshop-caroline

Bookings now being taken

11/09/2026

Sunday 4th October, 10am till 11am.

Join Caroline for a mindful writing workshop—no experience needed, and nothing you write will be shared. This is just for you.

https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-04-mindful-writing-workshop-caroline

Book via Eventbrite £15pp

Join Caroline for a mindful writing workshop—no experience needed, and nothing you write will be shared. This is just for you.

11/09/2026

Hello Folks, it's a beautiful time to explore Bedfords Park.

Just to remind you all of our Autumn Opening Hours that come into effect from today.

03/09/2026

08/08/2026

05/08/2026

Hi Folks, due to low numbers and the hot weather we have decided to postpone our Family Forest Bathing session for this Sunday 9th August. We shall plan a new date in the Autumn.

Join Healthy Nature, Healthy You for a forest bathing experience in the woodland at Bedfords Park 🌳

18/07/2026

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Our Summer Craft Market is today!!!

Join us today, Saturday 18th July between 11am and 3pm when planet-friendly, local artisanal sellers and makers will be joining us at Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre - EWT

Stalls will include home fragrance, macrame, prints and stationery, local honey, jewellery, flowers and plants, sustainable accessories, home decor, ethically sourced crystals and gemstones, natural skincare, hand carved wood, face painting, and lots more!

Our centre will be open as usual from 10am, the market will be open from 11am to 3pm, and the centre will close at 5pm.

We have ice creams, iced coffees and teas, slushies, matchas, and coolers. Hot and cold sandwiches, toasties, sausage rolls. Our fridges and freezers are full and ready for your visit.

If you just need some fresh air after all of the heat, the sun is shining and there is a refreshing gentle breeze to keep you cool. The park is looking beautiful this morning, the weather is perfect for a visit.

We can’t wait for you to see what we have arranged!

See you soon

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Address

Bedfords Park, Broxhill Road
Havering Atte Bower
RM41QH

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441708748646

Website

https://www.essexwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/bedfords

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