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Hinchingbrooke Country Park

Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Attraction: Lakes & Parks, Historic Buildings & Gardens, Archaeological Sites
Activities: Walking, Running / Jogging, Cycling, Areas to Play
Admission Charge: Free
Age Range: Ages 11 to 18 years, Ages 5 to 11 years, Under 5's
Street Name: Brampton Road
Town: Huntingdon
County: Cambridgeshire
Post Code: PE29 3BN
Telephone: 01480 451568
Email: hinchingbrookecountrypark@huntsdc.gov.uk
Facilities: Outdoor Activities, Indoor Activities, Food & Drink, Disabled Facilities, Toilets
Opening Days: Daily
Opening Periods: All Year
Description
Hinchingbrooke Country Park is part of the original Hinchingbrooke Estate and covers approximately 170 acres including lakes, meadows and woods and grassland.   

A former home to the Cromwell Family, Hinchingbrooke House was built around a Benedictine nunnery and although primarily Tudor in style, it incorporates many different styles of architecture.   The house was given to the Cromwell Family by Henry VIII and has been visited by Royalty.

Fishing is allowed in the Main Lake and Alconbury Brooke where you will find carp, pike or tench in marked swims.  There is a specially designed mountain bike track in the Park and lots of pathways to walk or cycle around the park.

There is also a reconstruction of an Iron Age Village with several buildings depicting what life was like for the Celts 2000 years ago.   The Park holds open days where you can experience the ancient crafts and lifestyle of the Celts.  Everyone can join in.

The visitor centre provides some history of the Park and information on Hinchingbrooke wildlife and management.   Around the centre is a children's play area including a zip wire.


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