Hartshill Hayes Country Park

Two areas of ancient hilly woodland make up most of this delightful country park. Renowned for glorious displays of bluebells in the Springtime, the park can take your breath away all year round with its hillside location offering spectacular panoramic views over four counties on a clear day.

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Park opening times

Park opening times
Month	Opening times
October - March	9.00 am – 4.00 pm
April - September	9.00 am – 7.00 pm

Parking

Permit holders do not need to buy a ticket from the machine and must clearly display their valid permit inside the vehicle with the end date visible.

Parking charges apply at this country park. Failure to display a valid day ticket or permit may result in a penalty charge notice being issued.

Information on parking permits

Car park costs
Vehicle	Charges
Car	£3.30 per day
Motorcycles	No charge

Parking permits and tickets are only valid during park opening hours.

Additional information

Accessibility

A small circular route runs through the meadow from the car park, which can be accessed by wheelchairs, pushchairs and mobility scooters but is uneven in places. Please be aware that the site is on a hillside so paths are steep throughout. The majority of the paths that run through the woods are not surfaced.

Activities

There are a wide range of activities at this country park.

Barbecues and fires

To reduce the risk of wildfires and protect our wildlife, we do not permit barbecues and fires. Picnics are welcome.

The Kiosk

The Kiosk is located in the main courtyard, offering a choice of hot and cold food and drinks. Opening hours are school holidays and weekends (1st April - 30th September) 10am till 4pm. Off-season opening hours are weather dependent - please check the Kiosk Facebook page for further details.

Countryside Code

Natural England and Natural Resources Wales have updated the Countryside Code advice for countryside visitors. Please read the Countryside Code so we can all enjoy the outdoors responsibly.

Dogs

Dogs should be on leads or under close control at all times. Please respect any signage that states that dogs are not allowed in specific areas. Dog waste bins are available on site.

Drones

Hobbyist – We do not authorise hobbyist drone flying in any of our parks or greenways. The reason for this is to protect wildlife including schedule 1 bird species, and ensure a safe experience for all visitors who enjoy our parks.
Commercial Operations – A pilot requires permission of the landowner (WCC) to take off and land the drone on their property. We only permit a CAA licensed pilot/company. Any requests must be in writing to the Parks Manager parks@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Events & activities

A variety of events and activities take place at Hartshill Hayes Country Park, led by our park rangers. These can be booked via the Country Parks Eventbrite page.

Memorial for road traffic victims in Warwickshire

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership commissioned a permanent memorial for all who have been lost or injured on our roads. The permanent memorial is situated at Hartshill Hayes Country Park as part of our commemorative woodland which can be accessed if you take the left path as you pass the playground (What 3 words: highlight.canoe.test).

The memorial offers a peaceful location for people to gather to pay tribute to family members, friends, or colleagues whose lives have been affected by a road traffic collision.

Off-road vehicles

E-scooters, off-road quads, go-peds, mini-motos, hoverboards and Segways are not permitted within our park (mobility scooters are permitted). Electrically assisted bikes are permitted on cycle paths if they meet the Government requirements.

Picnic benches

There are a few picnic benches located in the shelter near the toilets and car park, as well as some commemorative benches overlooking the view from the meadow.