Coombe Country Park

In the 18th century the landscape of the park was designed by Capability Brown making it an historically important site for the region, however evidence dates back to occupation in the area to the Romans.

The eldest daughter of James VI and I, Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia was also educated at Coombe Abbey, and there are links to Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

The park now contains 500 acres (2.0 km2) of woodlands, formal gardens, arboretum, open grasslands and lake.

It has a visitor centre equipped with a Cafe, Gift shop, Crafty cat ceramics and Woodturners workshops.

It also has a climbing forest, bird hide, summer wild flower meadow and an extensive events programme.