About Harrold Odell Country Park
This accessible countryside haven features family facilities including baby changing rooms and convenient parking, perfect for outdoor adventures with little ones in beautiful natural surroundings.
What's nearby
- The Dragonfly Café next door
- Harrold Playing Field next door
- H arrold Bridge 200m away
- St Peters 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Lovely park, free parking, nice little cafe, decent toilets, have a ramp up to them as well as stairs to make it easier for pushchairs and people who need wheelchairs. The main attraction for us with granddaughter was the ducks & geese, absolutely loads, you can buy small bags of food(grains) for 30p, in a tin next to the kiosk with a pot for money, so I hope everybody pays, because the money is for the park & the food. Small play area, & plenty of room to run around, there is another play area further round but we didn't walk that far, there is a circular walk.
· via Google
★★★★★ Breathtaking 10k loop with perfect coffee stop Just did my 10k walk at Harold Odell Country Park and the views were absolutely breathtaking. The scenery kept me motivated the whole way round. The path loops perfectly for steps, well-maintained and easy to follow. Bonus: Dragon Café serves perfect coffee for a post-walk reward. Planning another visit with the family this time :)
· via Google
I visited Harrold‑Odell Country Park on a warm early spring weekend, and it was the perfect place to unwind. The lake looked beautiful in the gentle sunlight, with swans and ducks gliding across the calm water, a peaceful backdrop that immediately sets the tone for a relaxing day. One of the highlights for me was the bird watching hide. The park attracts a surprising variety of birds, from familiar waterfowl to seasonal migrants, making it a great spot for anyone who enjoys wildlife watching. Even if you’re not a bird enthusiast, it’s incredibly calming to sit inside the hide, listen to the soft rustling of reeds, and watch nature unfold quietly in front of you. The park has an interesting history too. Once a gravel extraction site, it has been thoughtfully restored into a mix of lakes, meadows, and wetlands, which explains its unique landscape and rich biodiversity. I walked the circular trail around the lake, which is flat, easy, and full of lovely viewpoints. Families will appreciate the well maintained playground and the spacious picnic areas, perfect for a relaxed day out. There’s also a café nearby if you want a warm drink or snack. Overall, the park feels peaceful without being empty, lively without being crowded. Whether you’re walking, bird watching, or simply enjoying the sunshine by the water, Harrold‑Odell Country Park is a wonderful weekend destination.
· via Google
Absolutely beautiful Country Park with 2 easy walks, a coffee shop, toilets and free parking (donations welcome). Benches to sit all around the lakes
· via Google
Visitors say this country park offers beautiful scenery, well-maintained walking trails around lakes, and abundant wildlife. They also highlight the convenient free parking, clean toilets with accessibility features, and a cafe serving good coffee and a variety of food options.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Carlton Road, Harrold, Bedford, MK43 7DS Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,779 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Harrold