Walk in Harry’s Footsteps at Black Park CP, Wexham
Used as the location for some of the Harry Potter films, including Hagrid’s Hut and some shots of the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmede Station, Black Park Country Park is a magical place for a family adventure.
You can climb through the woods, run wild in the adventure play area or paddle around the lake’s worn and twisted tree stumps. You can also rent a bike or Segway, try orienteering and Go Ape.
The Emma Sallis Adventure Playground
The shady Emma Sallis Adventure Playground has equipment for children under 12 years old that includes a wooden castle with a climbing wall, nets, a slide and easy to climb stairs.
There is also a multiplay with rope bridges, wobbly bridges, nets, a tunnel, easy to climb stairs and a slide, swings, a wooden train, springers and a balance course.
The Lake
At the centre of Black Country Park is a lake edged by worn tree stumps.
Film Locations
Black Park is located near to Pinewood Studios so it’s no surprise that the park has been used as the location for many films, including Harry Potter, James Bond, Stardust and Captain America.
When we visited they were filming a secret jungle film, which meant some parts of the park were closed.
Go Ape
Go Ape at Black Park offers tree top rope courses, bike hire, Forest Segway and a Nets Adventure.
The Paths
There are several marked paths and trails to explore, including a habitat trail and an orienteering course.
Orienteering
There are twenty posts hidden around Black Park – how many can you find?
You can download a copy of the orienteering course before you go or pick one up from the visitors’ centre.
The Cafes
There is a lakeside cafe called the Black Park Cafe and a kiosk that sell snacks, drinks and ice creams. It also has picnic tables.
Visit the Black Park Country Park website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Wexham, near Slough
County: Buckinghamshire
Nearest Postcode: SL3 6DS
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat at one of the cafes.
Facilities: Cafes, snacks, ice cream, picnic area, toilets, accessible toilets.
How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly.
Parking: There is a car with lots of spaces.
Cost of Parking: From £2.80 for two hours.
Wildlife You Might See: Insects and lots of birds, including ducks, swans, coots, moorhens and grass snakes.
Information Written: May 2022
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