Season's highlights and news

Stories from the Country Parks' team on the latest news and highlights

  • 01 April 2026

    Why our country parks are a great filming location

    Buckinghamshire Council’s Country Parks have been used as a setting for film and television productions for many years. From Hammer Horrors and Carry On films, through to James Bond and Harry Potter. Tiff, our filming officer, talks about filming in the country parks.

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  • 01 April 2026

    Sakura Cherry trees in Black Park Country Park

    In 2021, Sakura Cherry Trees were planted in Black Park Country Park, with the help of our practical conservation volunteers, as part of the Sakura Cherry Tree Project.

    Sakura Cherry Trees in blossom
  • 01 December 2025

    Four Seasons Café in Black Park

    Have you visited our new café in Black Park Country Park yet? Our stunning new Four Seasons café building is now open to the public daily, serving hot food, including fresh handmade pizzas, alongside a selection of sweet and savoury snacks, and hot and cold drinks.

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  • 01 December 2025

    The Ditches of Denham

    My name is Lizzie Davison. Since 2024, I have been working as Country Parks Access and Conservation Project Officer, responsible for managing HS2 funding to improve paths and habitats within Denham Country Park. My first visit to these upper reaches of the Country Park was interesting.

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  • 01 December 2025

    Meet Jake, our Visitor Services Ranger

    Buckinghamshire Council’s Country Parks are visited by over 1 million visitors every year and our Rangers are key to delivering excellent customer service for our visitors. Jake, one of our Rangers, talks about his role in managing the country parks.

    Jake