Castle Park

31/05/2026

We found lots of life in the Stort on our event yesterday. Highlights were several Bullhead fish, A Ninespine Stickleback and Banded Damoiselle nymphs. We also caught hundreds of mayfly nymphs and many caddisfly larvae, indicating that despite concern about river pollution, the waters of the Stort are in pretty good health! Thanks to everyone who joined in.
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust

29/05/2026

Join us tomorrow (Saturday) to discover life in the Stort this . Learn about what's living in our river and meet aquatic creatures up close! 11am-1pm by the Link Road Car Park bridge!

24/05/2026

Need an activity for half term that gets the kids outside, having fun and learning something all at the same time? 🤔

Then why not book our History Walk for Children on Friday May 29 from 2-3pm! We'll be exploring Castle Park's history, climbing up Waytemore mound and coming back to our library to build a Lego castle - that's exercise, learning and fun! 😆

And all for £4.40 per child - book your place here:
https://herts.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/OPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=16281864

24/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our Dawn Chorus walk around the park and Grange Paddocks this morning. We heard a variety of birds with the highlight being a Cuckoo! We also spotted a Muntjac and saw a surprise kingfisher taking a shortcut overland! Special thanks to Robert from Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust for leading us round.

17/05/2026

There are still plenty of spaces on our dawn chorus walk next weekend. It's an early start but a peak time to hear the full orchestra of songbirds around the park and Grange Paddocks. Do come along!

16/05/2026

Another great conservation session today! We used leftover coppiced branches to create a deadhedge for wildlife and build up a berm in the river to conserve the bank. We then presented our Indies Community Green Award at The Terrace Park Café & Kitchen who have kindly put it on display above the counter. Thanks to all who joined, including some welcome new faces.

01/05/2026

Wonderful to see Grey Wagtails feeding a fledgeling in the park. These songbirds can be recognized by their bright yellow underside, grey back and long, wagging tail. They live in waterside habitats where they need on emerging insects like mayflies and non-biting midges. Keep lookout for them and listen for their 2 note 'chiswick' call!

29/04/2026

Join us for our May events to learn more about wildlife in and around Castle Park and help to conserve it! All ages welcome, though under 16's must be accompanied by an adult on our 16th of May volunteering.

20/04/2026

We will have a stall at Eco Fair in the Square this Wednesday. Come and say hello, find out what we do to look after Castle Park and how you can join us!

Join us for the Eco Fayre in the Square Day in Bishop’s Stortford on 22nd April, from 10:30 to 16:30.

This family-friendly event will showcase practical ideas for greener living, community initiatives, and activities for all ages.

Taking place throughout the day:

• Book Swap – bring a book and exchange it for another
• Scale Electrics – produce your own energy using bicycles
• REFILLit will be joining us
• Presentations from local schools featuring models of their own eco schools
• Plant Potting
• And much more

We invite residents, families, schools, and local organisations to come along and take part in this community event.

Market Square, Bishop’s Stortford
22nd April
10:30 to 16:30

18/04/2026

Thanks to all the brilliant volunteers who turned out today! We had a great session clearing heaps of scrub from the castle mound, weeds from the wildflower meadow and litter from the park in the sunshine, followed by well earned brews at The Terrace Park Café & Kitchen ☀️💪
Our next volunteer event will be on the 16th of May which we will advertise closer to the time.