Harrold-Odell Country Park
Explore 144 acres of award winning parkland that includes a
nature reserve, two picturesque lakes and a stretch of the River
Great Ouse.
Enjoy a quality breakfast and light lunch in the Café followed
by a stroll round on well laid paths or a spot of bird watching
from the hide. There are places to picnic (no barbeques) or simply
immerse yourself in nature.
Fishing permits are available from the park office or by ringing
Janet Munroe, Park Ranger on 01234 720016. Further details on
http://www.hocp.co.uk/.
The park has its own website run by Friends of Harrold-Odell
Country park, to visit their site please click
here.
Contacts
Park Office: 01234 720016
Opening Times
Main car park ONLY 24 hours
Café 9am - 4 pm every day except Christmas & New Year.
Directions
On the Carlton Road between the villages of Harrold and
Odell.
To view a
leaflet on the park, click here.
Fishing Permits (charges from April 2017)
Season permits are available for both Priory Country
Park and Harrold Odell Country Park and are valid from
June 16th 2017 to March 14th 2018
Day Fishing Permit Cost: Adult £44.50 or
Concession / Junior (under 17) and OAP £18.50
Day and Night Fishing Permit
Cost: Adult £69.00 or Concession / Junior (under 17) and
OAP £29.50
Night Only Fishing Permit
Cost: Adult £32.50 or Concession / Junior (under 17) and
OAP £16.50
To arrange an appointment to purchase your
ticket, please contact the Park Rangers on:
Priory Country Park: 01234 211182 /
01234 718012
Harrold Odell Country Park: 01234
720016
Please bring with you 2 photos and proof of
your Rod Licence. Please note that we can only accept Cash or a
Cheque.
The Dragonfly Cafe
Harrold Odell Country Park in Bedford is
set to become an even more attractive location. The Council can
confirm that following a tender process, Churchill Catering Ltd
are operating a new Café in the park called The
Dragonfly Cafe.
Churchill Catering Ltd are a family
catering company who specialise in the development and management
of country park cafes and restaurants. They operate cafes from
Surrey to Scotland in both the business and leisure
sectors.
The Café has been refitted and up to
£50,000 has been invested by Churchill Catering. They are
providing a menu with healthy and traditional choices and high
quality Lavazza coffee. Those visiting the Country Park are
now able to taste the quality of their coffee brand and food
as The Dragonfly Cafe is now open for business.
Please see their sample menus below for the
exciting food options they are providing.
Main Cafe
Menu
Children's
Menu
The Dragonfly Cafe will provide an
opportunity for local suppliers and all of the staff employed will
be resourced from within the local community.
Churchills : http://www.churchillcatering.co.uk/
To log complaints or report problems relating
to this park, please use the Council's reporting system by calling
01234 718060 or emailing environment.helpdesk@bedford.gov.uk
Drones & Radio Controlled Vehicles
Please note that Bedford Borough Council prohibits the use of
all* drones or radio controlled vehicles within their parks
and open spaces.
*The use of a drone or radio controlled vehicle at an
event may only be permitted in exceptional circumstances and
when a professional company and/or event organiser have
approached Bedford Borough Council for prior approval.
