Welcome to the Website of Harrold-Odell Country Park
with the Friends of Harrold-Odell Country Park
The Park is owned and managed by Bedford Borough Council.
The Friends of Harrold-Odell Country work in partnership with the Council and run this website.
About Harrold-Odell Country Park
Harrold-Odell Country Park is an area of north Bedfordshire's beautiful countryside for you to explore.
Set in 144 acres, the Park's main features are two picturesque lakes, which along with river meadows, woodland and tranquil banks of the Great Ouse river, give a great variety of scenery and makes for a great day out. [more information..]
A map of the park is avaliable here.
Information about the Park
You can download trails, maps and bird recognition materials free of charge from this website. Just click on 'Information Sheets' from the side menu to obtain a list of what is currently available. Click on the appropriate link to download the materials you require.
Watch this space as The Friends of HOCP have plans to expand the list of materials available. Your comments are welcomed on the materials already produced and on ideas for new materials. Click on Feedback to download a form.
Latest News
Friends of HOCP AGM
This year's AGM will be held on the 1st July at 10am. It held in the visitor's centre and everyone is welcome!
New Events Coming Up!
Go and have a look at the latest events now listed on the events page.
Conservation Days in 2010
Friends of HOCP are running conservation days to help the park in 2010. Have a look at the events page to find out more.
Otters Sighted!
Otters have been sighted swimming in Grebe Lake and feeding on the shoreline of Heron Island several times during the w/c 2nd November. Sightings have occurred early in the morning and as late as mid-day.
New Information Sheets
New information sheets are now avaliable for to download. Go to the Information Sheets section to find out more.
Changes to Overflow Car Park Times
On days when the overflow car park is open, it will now close at 4pm (previously this was 5pm).
Also see Opening Times for further information.
Green Flag Award
This year the Park has been recognised, for the second year running as one of England's best green spaces and awarded Green Flag Status.
Ed Burnett the Countryside Sites Officer said "Well done and thank you to everyone who has made the Park run so well and be so enjoyable for many thousands of people each year".
Information for Dog Owners
Harrold-Odell Country Park is an ideal place to visit with our canine companions, but please read the following important information.
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