The 10 Biggest Parks in Great Britain
Based on Ordnance Survey Open GreenSpace Data
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2018
1. Windsor Great Park, Berkshire (28.53km2)
Explorer: 160 Windsor, Weybridge & Bracknell
OS Grid Ref: SU 9599 7210
Attractions: Virginia Water Lake, The Copper Horse (statue), Valley Gardens woodland walks.
Restaurants/Café: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Children’s Play Areas: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Parkrun: No
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2. Cannock Chase Country Park, Staffordshire (19.56km2)
Explorer: 244 Cannock Chase & Chasewater
OS Grid Ref: SK 0358 1408
Attractions: Visitor Centre, Great War Hut, outdoor activity areas.
Restaurants/Café: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Children’s Play Areas: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Parkrun: Yes
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3. Rutland Water, Rutland (16.95km2)
Explorer: 234 Rutland Water
OS Grid Ref: SK 9337 0724
Attractions: Anglian Water Birdwatching Centre, Lyndon Visitor Centre, Water sports.
Restaurants/Café: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Children’s Play Areas: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Parkrun: Yes
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4. Whinlatter Forest Park, Cumbria (13.49km2)
Explorer: OL4 English Lakes
OS Grid Ref: NY 1968 2490
Attractions: Whinlatter Pass, Visitor Centre, Mountain Bike Hire.
Restaurants/Café: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Children’s Play Areas: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Parkrun: Yes
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5. Holkham Park, Norfolk (12.02km2)
Explorer: 251 Norfolk Coast Central
OS Grid Ref: TF 8925 4378
Attractions: Holkham Hall, Holkham Beach and Nature Reserve.
Restaurants/Café: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Children’s Play Areas: Yes
Car Parking: £3 per day
Parkrun: No
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6. Richmond Park, Greater London (9.53km2)
Explorer: 161 London South
OS Grid Ref: TQ 1745 7558
Attractions: Isabella Plantation woodland gardens, King Henry’s Mound, Pembroke Lodge tea rooms.
Restaurants/Café: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Children’s Play Areas: Yes
Car Parking: Free
Parkrun: Yes
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7. Moel Famau Country Park, Clwyd (8.63km2)
Explorer: 265 Clwydian Hills / Bryniau Clwyd
OS Grid Ref: SJ 1614 6260
Attractions: The Jubilee Tower, Offa’s Dyke National Trail.
Restaurants/Café: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Children’s Play Areas: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Parkrun: No
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8. Sutton Park, West Midlands (8.40km2)
Explorer: 220 Birmingham
OS Grid Ref: SP 1191 9636
Attractions: Sutton Park Visitor Centre, Donkey Sanctuary, model aircraft flying field.
Restaurants/Café: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Children’s Play Areas: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Parkrun: No
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9. John Muir Country Park, East Lothian (6.82km2)
Explorer: 351 Dunbar & North Berwick
OS Grid Ref: NT 679 789
Attractions: Virginia Water Lake, The Copper Horse (statue), Valley Gardens woodland walks.
Restaurants/Café: Yes
Picnic Areas: Yes
Children’s Play Areas: Yes
Car Parking: Yes
Parkrun: No
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10. Lamington Park, Ross and Cromarty (6.52km2)
Explorer: 438 Dornoch & Tain
OS Grid Ref: NH 7404 7647
Attractions: Aldie Burn, cycle trails, horse riding.
Restaurants/Café: No
Picnic Areas: Yes
Children’s Play Areas: No
Car Parking: Yes
Parkrun: No
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