Welcome to Gilston Park

Gilston Park is a historic estate located in Hertfordshire, England. The park is situated on the banks of the River Stort and covers an area of approximately 1,000 acres. The estate has a rich history dating back to the 16th century when it was owned by the Gilston family. Over the years, the estate has been home to several notable figures, including Sir Henry Chauncy, a historian and antiquary, and Sir William Henry Prescott, a British diplomat. Today, Gilston Park is a popular destination for visitors who come to enjoy its beautiful gardens, woodland walks, and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

One of the most striking features of Gilston Park is its magnificent gardens. The gardens were designed by the renowned landscape architect, Capability Brown, in the 18th century and are considered to be one of his finest works. The gardens are home to a wide variety of plants and trees, including rare species such as the giant redwood and the monkey puzzle tree. Visitors can explore the gardens on foot or by bike, taking in the stunning views of the park and the River Stort.

Gilston Park is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Grade II listed Gilston Park House. The house was built in the 18th century and has been beautifully restored, retaining many of its original features. Visitors can take a guided tour of the house, learning about its history and the people who have lived there over the years. Other historic buildings on the estate include the 17th century Gilston Church and the Gilston Park Farmhouse, which dates back to the 16th century. Overall, Gilston Park is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, or the natural world.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
High Wych Church Of England Primary School
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Mandy West
High Wych
Sawbridgeworth
Hertfordshire
CM21 0JB
01279722109
School Website
Pemberley Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Neil Coster
Hodings Road
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1NW
01279215745
School Website
Hunsdon Junior Mixed And Infant School
Community School
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jonathan Millward
High Street
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 8NT
01279842644
School Website
Burnt Mill Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Mr Laura Mcglashan
First Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 2NR
01279300555
School Website
St Albans Catholic Primary School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ian Kendal
First Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 2NP
01279425383
School Website
Little Parndon Primary School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Todd Miladinovic
Park Mead
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1PU
01279425600
School Website
Tany's Dell Primary School And Nursery
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Dean Beaumont
Mowbray Road
Harlow
Essex
CM20 2LS
1279866230
School Website
Freshwaters Primary Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Jackie Diggle
Freshwaters
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3QA
01279454688
School Website
Harlow College
Further Education
Ages:16-99
Head Teacher
Mrs Karen Spencer
Velizy Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3LH
1279868000
School Website
Bmat Stem Academy
University Technical College
Ages:14-19
Head Teacher
Mr Dustin Schuyler
Velizy Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3EZ
1279621570
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Harlow Town
Station Approach, Off Edinburgh Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2JD
1.17 Miles
Harlow Mill
Station Approach, Off Cambridge Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EL
1.90 Miles
Roydon
High Street, Roydon, Essex, CM19 5EH
2.73 Miles
Sawbridgeworth
Station Road, Sawbridgeworth, Essex, CM21 9JZ
3.13 Miles
St Margarets (Herts)
Station Road, Stanstead Abbots, Hertfordshire, SG12 8DS
3.83 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Harlow Black Taxis
01279 882888
Harlow Town Railway Station, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2JD
1.18 Miles
Supreme Chauffeurs
01279 301361
84 Spring Hills, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1TA
1.70 Miles
Dialataxi
01279 418141
Spring Hills, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1TE
1.77 Miles
Metro Cars
01279 410500
Unit 23 Service Bays, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3AB
1.83 Miles
Town Taxis Ltd
01279 448888
Unit 1/The Service Bays/The Stow, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3AB
1.83 Miles
Carousel
0800 559 3234
3 Sarbir Industrial Park, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2EU
1.87 Miles
Jasmine Chauffeurs
0845 223 3101
13 Broadway Avenue, Harlow, Essex, CM17 0AG
1.92 Miles
Able Cars
01279 444888
West Gate House, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1JN
1.96 Miles
Airport Taxis Harlow
07761 196045
Harvey Centre, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1XR
1.97 Miles
Harlow Black Taxis
01279 882888
Terminus Street, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1ER
1.98 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Cm20 97 - Gilston Park
Collection Today available until:16:45
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Cm20 126D - Pye Corner
No More Collections Today
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Cm20 140D - Dusty Miller
No More Collections Today
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Cm20 143 - The Lion
Collection Today available until:16:45
Weekday Last Collection:16:45
Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Cm20 32D - Harlow Town Station
No More Collections Today
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Cm20 29 - Burnt Mill
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Cm20 12D - Netteswell Cross
No More Collections Today
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Cm20 76D - River Mill
No More Collections Today
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Cm20 67 - Mill Hatch
Collection Today available until:16:30
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Cm20 1005P - Mill Hatch Parcel Box
Collection Today available until:18:00
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Cm20 58D - Rectory Wood
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm20 79D - Altham Grove
No More Collections Today
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Cm21 128 - High Wych Spso
Collection Today available until:16:00
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Cm20 64D - Colt Hatch
No More Collections Today
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm20 15 - Bromleys South Road
Collection Today available until:18:00
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Saturday Last Collection:11:00
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Hunsdon Village Hall
Hunsdon Village Hall
41 High Street
Hunsdon
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 8NJ
Ewmhs West Essex
0300 3001600
Aylmer House
Kitson Way
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1DG
Addison House - Haque Practice
01279 621900
Addison House Surgery
Hamstel Road
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1DS
Nuffield House Health Centre
01279 213101
Nuffield House Surgery
The Stow
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3AX
Nuffield House Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service
Nuffield House
The Stow
Harlow
CM20 3AX
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Local Stores

Harlow
21 High Street
Old Harlow
Essex
CM17 0DN
01279 427289
Store Website
2.13 miles
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SPAR - Bishops Storford
Eat 17
23 Potter Street
Bishops Storford
CM23 3UH
01279 652121
Store Website
5.9 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Forest Veterinary Centre
Eastwick Lodge Farmhouse
Eastwick
Harlow
Essex
CM20 2QT
01279 437433
harlow@forestvets.com
Website
0.83 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Walton Lodge Veterinary Group Ltd
Unit 2
Mill Court
Edinburgh Gate
Harlow
Essex
CM20 2JA
01279 439359
helen@waltonlodgevets.com
1.20 miles
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Community Pet Clinic
Inside Jollyes Pet Store
The Oaks Retail Park
Howard Way
Harlow
Essex
CM20 2AB
01279 417290
harlow@jollyes.co.uk
1.37 miles
Amenities
Vaccination clinic only
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Companion Care (Harlow) Ltd T/A Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
St James Retail Park
Edinburgh Way
Harlow
Essex
CM20 2SX
01279 770 104
harlow@companioncare.co.uk
Website
1.64 miles
Amenities
Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

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Kewvets
11 Wych Elm
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QR
01279 422066
info@kewvets.com
Website
1.76 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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Kewvets
Veterinary Surgery
20 Bell Street
Sawbridgeworth
Hertfordshire
CM21 9AN
01279 723909
info@kewvets.com
Website
2.78 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Animals Treated
Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Small Mammals

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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital
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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital
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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital
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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital
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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital
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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital
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24hr emergency service available at our Harlow hospital
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Local Dog Walks

River Stort
Park In The Moor Hen Pub Car Park. Walk In The Direction Of The Pub And Just Keep Going, Or Stop At The Pub First! It's Approximately A Four Mile Round Trip If You Only Walk To The Next Pub, The Harlow Mill. Once You Reach The Harlow Mill Cross Over The Road Bridge And Make Your Way Back. You Can Walk Further, The River Has A Path Along Side For Miles Or You Can Cut It Shorter, There Are Several Pedestrian Bridges. If You Want To Veer Away From The River There Are Public Foot Paths But Be Aware They End Up Coming Out Onto A Road, Usually Without Pavement. Once You Leave The Pub Area There Is Very Little Foot Traffic.
47 Burntmill Ln
Harlow
Lancashire
CM20 2QS
1.06 miles

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Pishiobury Park
This Is A Lovely Walk, It's Very Open Although There Are Some Wooded Areas. I Have Never Seen It Crowded Even On A Warm Summer Sunday. Some Of It Is Cow Field So For Those Parts It's Best To Have Your Dog On A Lead Although There Are No Signs Up Urging You To Do This. If You Want To Walk Further You Can Follow The River Stort For Miles, (A Number Of Pubs On Route). Within The Actual Park There Are Some Rolling Hills So I'm Not Sure About Wheel Chair Access. There Is A Railway Track Which Is Not Fenced Off Across The River And Along The Far Edge Of The Park, But You Don't Really Have To Go Anywhere Near This.
Bonks Hill
Lancashire
2.40 miles

Just Outside Harlow, Essex, Heading North.
Location
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Pishiobury Country Park
Historic Parkland Between Sawbridgeworth And Harlow. Includes The River Stort, Woodland And Grassland With A Range Of Wildlife. Cattle Grazing For Part Of The Year. Gentle Slopes. Dogs To Be Kept Under Close Control But Not Necessarily On Lead. Free Car Park.
41 West Rd
Sawbridgeworth
Lancashire
CM21 0BJ
2.78 miles

Cm21 0Al
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Amwell Nature Reserve And Ash Valley
Amwell Marsh Pumping Station
Amwell Ln
Great Amwell
Ware
SG12 9SS
4.10 miles

No Offical Car Park But You Can Park Along The Road Side. To Get The The Reserve You Have To Crods A Railway Line, So Leads Will Be Needed!
Location
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Bishops Stortford
A Choice Of Two Walks To Complete (Or Combine The Two), Allowing You And Your Dog To Explore The South West Corner Of Bishop's Stortford, Linking Together Five East Herts Council Managed Open Spaces. Follow The Waymarked (Green And Orange) Routes Along Grass Footpaths, Bridleways And Tarmaced Paths.
CM23 4BH
4.48 miles

Southern Country Park Car Park Off Thorley Lane (East), Bishop’S Stortford.
Location
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Bishops Stortford Southern Country Park Dog Agility Walk
Thorley Ln E
Bishop'S
STORTFORD CM23
4.50 miles

Cm23 4Bh Is The Postcode For The Nursing Home On The Same Road
Location
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