We are fortunate to be in very close proximity to Harrold Odell Country Park (a 15 minute walk from the Chellington Centre). Starting with the spectacular views of this green flag park from the Centre, your group can enjoy the walk down to the award winning 144 acres of beauty and tranquility. En route, children can stop at 2 playgrounds, visit the hides for some bird spotting on the lake or take brass rubbings from a trail of posts depicting a variety of park wildlife. There are benches to eat a packed lunch, an undercover outdoor classroom and a large lockable storage box to safety store small bags whilst the group does activities. Use of the storage box can be booked through the park ranger.
A range of self-led activities are also available if you book through the park ranger:
I-spot
Pocket i-spy books designed specifically for the park can be ordered. These cost £1 each and are available from Dragonfly Café, if you only need a small number.
Pond dipping
Up to 20 nets, trays and identification guides can be booked to use (equipment only) for investigating the mini inhabitants of Dragonfly Pond and Kingfisher Water, at a cost of £1.50 + VAT per child. Ranger led pond dipping can be arranged for £2.50 + VAT.
Bug hunting
Magnifying bug pots can be booked for mini beast hunting in the woodland, river meadows and other habitats around the park, at a cost of £1 per child.
Short-course orienteering
Rangers can set up a short- course orienteering route for a team challenge around the park which takes approximately 45 minutes, at a cost of £1 + VAT per child.The visit and activities should be booked with the HOCP park rangers.
