Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspaces - Bunkers Park

Bunkers Park is a 120-acre (48-hectare) public greenspace in the south-east of Hemel Hempstead. It was once farmland for more than 200 years. Hedgerows which divided the land are still present today.

In 1995, the area was acquired from the New Town Commission and designated as an informal open space for Dacorum borough residents. 

Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust designed the new park to encourage both recreation and wildlife. Thousands of trees were planted - many by local residents and schoolchildren - creating woodlands and a hazel coppice.

Today, the park - which has Green Flag status - has several different habitats, including meadows, hedgerows, and woodlands. These support a diverse range of plants and animals. We manage these in partnership with the Friends of Bunkers Park. 

Visitors can enjoy a number of walking routes through these habitats. There are also access points throughout the site, allowing you to explore the wider area.

Facilities

• Car park (free to use)
• Dogs welcome
• Circular walks

Location

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How to get there

• By car: The car park is at the end of Bunkers Park track, past the Poppy Fields Cemetery. Access is from Bedmond Road. The nearest postcode is: HP3 8LL
• By public transport: The nearest bus stop is on Bedmond Road, at the junction with Woodfield Drive 
• By foot: Access the park via the neighbouring Long Deans Nature Reserve. There are multiple entrances along Chambersbury Lane from Leverstock Green. 

Walking routes

• Information coming soon.

Habitats

• Grassland 
• Wildlflower meadows 
• Hazel coppice 
• Woodland 
• Hedgerows

Wildlife highlights

• Birds
• Butterflies
• Trees
• Wildflowers

Friends of Bunkers Park

Friends of Bunkers Park is a volunteer group of local residents who meet once a month to help care for the park. Its activities include:

• Hazel coppicing
• Tree planting
• Path clearance
• Litter picking
• General maintenance

It’s a great way to get outdoors, stay active, and make a positive impact on the park - all while meeting friendly people.

Monthly sessions

• Sessions: Monthly from September to June (alternating Thursdays and Saturdays)
• Time: 9am to 9.15am start, finishing around lunchtime
• Meeting point: Park car park

Sessions are supervised by a Dacorum Borough Council officer. All tools, gloves, and high-visibility vests are provided, along with tea, coffee, and biscuits.

Find out more

To join, or for more information, email treesandwoodlands@dacorum.gov.uk.

Management Plan

Read the  Bunkers Park SANG Management Plan (PDF 7.6MB).

Please note: this document may not be suitable for assistive technologies. If you need it in a more accessible format, please email strategic.planning@dacorum.gov.uk and tell us what you need.