Easter Trail
Pick up a trail sheet from the visitor centre, office or Platform One cafe for our Easter Trail, which runs from Friday 29th March to Sunday 7th April 2024. Twenty
Open 365 days a year with parking, onsite toilets, a café, Victorian railway buildings, the remains of a castle keep on a 60ft high motte overlooking the town, children’s play areas, trails, rivers and ponds and a part-time visitor centre.
Information boards tell the story of the railway and castle and the wildlife to be seen along the water’s edge.
The Park is the starting point for a number of walks from 1 to 8.5 miles and cycle routes, as well as the fascinating Clare town trail. Further information is available from the visitor centre: printed maps and booklets are available from the visitor centre and café.
Dogs are very welcome in the Park and the café is dog friendly.
Why not visit us to find out more?
Like the little town beside which it nestles, Clare's country park punches above its weight.
Dr Beeching's axe fell on Clare station in the 1960s, but its Victorian railway buildings remain and its story is told in the Park's visitor centre.
Once home to one of the wealthiest families in England, the remains of Clare Castle are at the heart of the Park.
Join Clare Tour Guides to learn the secrets of the town’s 1000 year history, from Anglo Saxon settlement to the present day. Taking in the castle, Clare Priory, its many listed buildings and railway, the tour brings
to life Clare’s rich and fascinating heritage.
Start at the visitor centre, pick up the fascinating town trail and find out everything there is to do here.
The Victorian Goods Shed has a new life as a unique exhibition, meeting and reception venue.
A selection of cycle routes from 20 to 50 miles begin and end at the Park, all recommended by local cyclists.
Pick up a trail sheet from the visitor centre, office or Platform One cafe for our Easter Trail, which runs from Friday 29th March to Sunday 7th April 2024. Twenty
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We had a great day last Saturday when Father Christmas visited the Park. The children made some fabulous Christmas decorations before meeting the star attraction, who gave them each a
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To run and improve the Park we need the help of volunteers to carry out a wide range of different activities. If you are willing to give up some of your time there is almost certainly something you can do that will be of real help and of interest to you. Find out more.