Bedfords Park Nature Discovery Centre - EWT

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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17/07/2026

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Our Summer Craft Market is tomorrow!!!

Join us on 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.

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

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15/07/2026

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Just 3 days until our Summer Craft Market this Saturday!!

Join us on 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 can’t wait for you to see what we have arranged!

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13/07/2026

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Our Summer Craft Market is this Saturday!!

Join us on 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, 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 with a special sale of 20% off most of our retail, and 10% off books and optics (with some exclusions including on existing deals )

The market will be open from 11am to 3pm. We can’t wait for you to see what we have arranged!

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03/07/2026

Volunteer Gardeners wanted to join us, the Bedfords Park Green Team

The Green Team

Do you like gardening?

Want to join a friendly, enthusiastic team?

Enjoy being outdoors, in plenty of fresh air, looking over one of the best views in Essex?

Want to help us maintain and finish replanting the gardens round the Visitor Centre? And keep the Centre’s car park tidy.

We usually volunteer on Wednesdays and Sunday mornings. Tools can be provided and any help needed – you only need to ask.

Tea and coffee provided.

If you want to help, why not chat to one of us on a Wednesday or our Head of Centre?

You will be very welcome!

23/06/2026

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Our Summer Craft Market is just over three weeks away!

Join us on 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, 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 with a special sale of 20% off most of our retail, and 10% off books and optics (with some exclusions including on existing deals )

The market will be open from 11am to 3pm. We can’t wait for you to see what we have arranged!

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15/06/2026

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13/06/2026

The glorious Walled Garden is open tomorrow for their mid year work party. Why not pay a visit and see their wonderful work. Join us after in the Visitor Centre for a cuppa and a slice of cake.