Events
at Panshanger Park
Upcoming events
To book on any of these events please contact Jo Whitaker, our People & Wildilfe Officer or visit Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust to book online unless otherwise stated.
Join volunteer John for a scenic 5-mile loop walk around Panshanger Park. Take in the park’s key sites whilst enjoying an invigorating walk. Find out more about the wide variety of history, landscape and wildlife that make up this 1000-acre country park and nature reserve.
This walk is likely to cover muddy, uneven ground. Please ensure you have a suitable level of fitness before registering for the walk.
Parking will be available near to the old Panshanger House site.
Suitable for adults and older children.
Book your place here: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/ramble-around-panshanger-park-19-03-23
Join volunteer David for a short walk around the historical parts of Panshanger Park.
With parking available at the site of Panshanger House, looking down the valley across Repton’s Broadwater, you’ll walk through the Dairy Garden to see the Orangery, finishing at the famous Panshanger Great Oak. On the way, David will tell you some of the history of the park and the Cowper family.
Suitable for adults (older children welcome).
The walk will be under a mile, mostly on gravelly or grassy paths. These paths may be uneven and at times of bad weather could become muddy so please wear appropriate footwear. The route is mainly level, with one slope downward and later uphill part. There is an option to avoid this and retrace the outward route for anyone who wishes not to do this section.
To book: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/great-oak-heritage-walk-25mar23
Join our family friendly trail and explore Panshanger Park to see what signs of Spring you can find and discover all about our amazing wildlife.
Pick up your trail leaflet from the Thieves Lane Carpark.
No Booking required.
Suitable for adults and families.
For more information: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/spring-trail-panshanger-park-01april23
Come along to Panshanger Park and see what creatures come out as twilight beckons. There'll be an opportunity to put our senses to the test- listening for bats and owls and learning the tricks to their superb hearing, practicing improving our sense of smell and testing out our night vision whilst exploring the park as it gets dark!
Suitable for ages 7+
Route is approximately 2km on grassy paths and gravel tracks. If there are strong winds, cold temperatures or heavy rain then this event will be cancelled.
To book: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/creatures-night-5apr23
Come along to Panshanger Park and see what creatures come out as twilight beckons. There'll be an opportunity to put our senses to the test- listening for bats and owls and learning the tricks to their superb hearing, practicing improving our sense of smell and testing out our night vision whilst exploring the park as it gets dark!
Suitable for ages 7+
Route is approximately 2km on grassy paths and gravel tracks. If there are strong winds, cold temperatures or heavy rain then this event will be cancelled.
To book: To book: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/creatures-night-14apr23
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is pleased to offer a new Wildlife Watch group for young budding wildlife explorers and those curious to find out more about the natural world at Panshanger Park. Meetings are led by trained volunteers and will be held monthly on a Sunday morning (10-12). Sessions will include a range of activities, games and exploration based in the wonderful setting of Panshanger Park and are held on Sunday 16 April and Sunday 21 May.
Anybody between the ages of 8 and 12 can join.
Bookings we be taken in blocks at a time with a fee of £3 per child per session. Booking will be on a first come, first serve basis with places limited to 15 children per session.
If your child would like to join the Panshanger Park Wildlife Watch group, or for more information, please visit: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/wildlife-watch-panshanger-park-16apr23
Join us at Panshanger Park for a guided introduction to the world of bats. Following a short introductory talk, you will be shown how to use a simple bat detector. We will then explore the different habitats of Panshanger Park and see how various bat species use them. Through the use of the detectors, we will be able to "hear" the bat as they hunt for their insect prey!
The walk will take approximately 1.5-2 hours.
Suitable for adults, families and children ages 8 plus.
This event is weather dependent and may need to be cancelled at short notice.
To book: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/bat-walk-panshanger-park-28apr23
Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III with an illustrated guided walk & talk with volunteer David around some of the heritage parts of Panshanger Park. Hear about Panshanger’s Royal connections & visitors, from Queen Anne, via Queen Victoria and Sandringham, to Queen Mary. With possibly a few other loose threads thrown in!
Suitable for adults (older children welcome).
To book: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/coronation-oak-walk-13may23
Join volunteer Jane for a walk around Panshanger Park to delve into its geological past and present. The rock beneath our feet has had an impact on shaping the landscape, industry and our wildlife!
Please bring layers suitable for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. The walk will be around 3km and will be covering muddy and uneven ground.
Suitable for adults and older children. Dogs welcome if on a lead.
To book: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/whats-beneath-our-feet-panshanger-park-6jun23
Join volunteer Jane for a walk around Panshanger Park to delve into its geological past and present. The rock beneath our feet has had an impact on shaping the landscape, industry and our wildlife!
Please bring layers suitable for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. The walk will be around 3km and will be covering muddy and uneven ground.
Suitable for adults and older children. Dogs welcome if on a lead.
To book: https://www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/events/whats-beneath-our-feet-panshanger-park-10oct23
