Stanborough Park
Park open all year round. Reception opening time: April to end September - 7 days a week; October to end March - Monday to Friday.
Award winning park close to Welwyn Garden City, 5 routes and 11 points of interest
Health Walk Start Point
Health Walk Start Point
Free guided walk leaving from the Finesse Activity Centre, South Lake, Stanborough Park, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6DQ. This walk is graded Level 3 (where 1 is easiest and 4 is most challenging), is close to public transport and refreshments are available nearby.
For more information on this and other Hertfordshire Health Walks see the ParksHerts events pages here or the Countryside Management Service website here.
Stanborough Reedmarsh
Woodland
This small nature reserve lies at the southern end of Stanborough Park, and comprises mainly reed beds, sedge marsh, and wet willow woodland; these are all rare habitats in Hertfordshire. The serve is important for species such as reed and sedge warblers, water voles, and water birds.
A short trail leading from Stanborough Park fives views over the marsh. Access to the reed marsh is restricted.
Terranova Restaurant and Cafe
Food & Drink
Terranova Italian restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. Further information can be found at their website here
The Stanborough Coffee house has a great view of the South Lake with a covered seating area.
Park Information
Enjoy a visit to Stanborough Park, a beautiful countryside park, with 2 lakes covering an area of 126 acres, on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.  The Park, with its many attractions, is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people each year. With something for all ages and tastes, the Park offers a rewarding day out for all the family. Take a gentle stroll, picnic or just laze away an afternoon relaxing in the award winning parklands.
Home of Stanborough Park Activity Centre, on the South Lake you can experience Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing and Stand Up Paddleboarding in one of our many activity sessions.
Facilities include:
Fishing
Nature Trail
Childrens Play Area
Watersports Activity Centre
Rowing Boats, Pedal Boats & Water Walkers
Model Boating Lake
Nature walks and orienteering trails
Terranova Restaurant (south side)
Stanborough Coffee Shop (south side)
Kiosk providing drinks and snack (north side only)
Bouncy Castles
Healthy WalksÂ
On Site Facilities
- Car Park (Pay & Display)
- Disabled Access
- Disabled Toilets
- Dogs Welcome
- Toilets
Park Routes
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How to get here
Parking:Pay and Display Car Parks available on both sides of the park.
Stanborough Road
Welwyn Garden City
Herts
AL8 6XF
By train – 1 mile from Welwyn Garden City Station
By Bus – Arriva 300/301 or Uno 405
Further information on public transport is available here: www.intalink.org.uk and www.nationalrail.co.uk
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