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 2018)
You can purchase a 2018/19 fishing permit either:
By phone: please call 01234
718177; payment can be taken anytime Monday to Friday between
9.30am - 4pm. Your permit will be sent to you in the post or, if
you need it urgently, you can collect your permit from Borough
Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AP.
From the Country Park
Wardens at Priory Country Park or Harrold Odell Country
Park. Please note that cash can no longer be accepted on site so
payment by credit or debit card must be made over the phone (this
can be done whilst you are with the Warden).
Please note that you will need to provide
evidence that you have a current EA rod licence and if you wish to
purchase a concessionary permit you will also need to provide proof
of age, or proof that you are in receipt of a disability
allowance.
2018/19 Fishing Permit
prices
Day Fishing Permit Cost:
Adult: £46
Concession / Junior (under 17) and OAP:
£19
Day and Night Fishing Permit
Cost:
Adult: £71.50
Concession / Junior (under 17) and OAP:
£30
For general enquires about fishing in our
Country Parks and our rules, please contact the Country Park
Wardens:
Priory Country Park
01234 718012 (please leave a message)
Priory.rangers@bedford.gov.uk
Harrold Odell Country Park
01234 720016 (please leave a message)
hocp@bedford.gov.uk
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 complete a
contact us form
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.
