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Danbury Country Park – originally laid out in the 13th century as part of a private estate – offers ornamental gardens and lakes, woodland and meadows. The park’s accessible, well-maintained tracks are popular with dog walkers and families, with plenty of seats and picnic benches to have a rest or a bite to eat. Surviving historic structures include an ice house where before refrigerators, ice was collected from the lakes in winter and stored for the palace kitchens.

The lakeside path takes you alongside tranquil waters, where you can watch ducks, swans and carp, and past the ornamental gardens.There are three historic lakes in total. 

You can fish in the large lake in the south of the park every day during park opening hours (night fishing is forbidden). Fishing requires a permit and an Environment Agency rod license (from ages 12+). For Terms and Conditions visit: www.explore-essex.com/fishing-country-parks

For permits visit: Customer Booking - Services (jrni.com)