There is plenty to do at this wonderful
parkland site.
So where do you start?
Visitor Centre & Tearoom
The Visitor Centre and the Copper Beech Tearoom are
next to the main car park and are open 7 days a
week
The gift shop area is well stocked for picking up that momento of
your trip to the Country Park
- We have a Tourist Information Point here with lots of
information about other local attractions
- There is interactive interpretation for visitors of all ages to
learn about the history and wildlife of the Park
- The Copper Beech Tearoom serves good quality local food and
drink with picnic tables outside for those sunnier days!
- The visitor centre is open throughout the year:
- March to end of October 10am- 5pm weekdays and 10am -5:30pm
weekends
- November to the end of February 10-
4pm;
- All the public toilets have the same opening hours as the
Visitor Centre, the disabled toilet has a RADAR key
Whatever
the weather, we're sure you will enjoy your visit to the
park, but the
weather forecaster web pages may help
you decide whether you need to bring your waterproofs or your
sun lotion!
History and Wildlife
The Country
Park was originally a country house with extensive parkland.
It is not difficult to imagine Edwardian ladies and gentlemen
walking on the lawns by the lake.
The Lake is now managed for wildlife. It is a haven for frogs,
toads and newts. Dragonflies and damselflies dart and skim across
the water in the summer sunlight. From the lake, you also get clear
views of the house, now a private nursing home.
The forest rides are ideal for gentle rambles and, if you are
quiet, you may spot some deer.
There's always a squirrel about the place.
The Park is home to a variety of different fungi - why
not come along to one of our autumn fungi forays.
Follow the link to the events page to see what other
family activites are planned for the year.
The Walled
Garden used to be the vegetable garden for the country house.
It has been lovingly restored with ornamental plants, to
stimulate all the senses. The walls have recently
been restored to their former glory, thanks to funding from
the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).
Visit the Orchard in spring to take in the beautiful fruit
blossoms.
The newly restored mausoleum is
surrounded by the tall trees of the forest; an eerie
experience.
Brandon Country Park is managed as a partnership between Suffolk
County Council and Forest Heath District Council.