The Colne Valley provides the first significant area of countryside to the west of London. It is a mosaic of farmland, woodland and water, with fifty miles of river and canal and over forty lakes. It is a living, working environment, providing employment and homes for many people. It is also a special place, regionally important for recreation and internationally important for wildlife. Much of the land is privately owned, however, large areas are open to the public or accessible through a network of paths.
The Visitor Centre, located in Denham near Uxbridge, is the central information point for the whole of the Colne Valley Regional Park. The centre currently has 30,000 visitors a year and is staffed by volunteers.
Farmers in the Colne Valley are working cooperatively to offer local residents the opportunity to buy direct from them via a food box scheme. High quality, fresh, seasonal, locally produced food offers many health benefits including higher nutritional levels and traceable food. It also helps to preserve the natural landscape by supporting the farmers who manage it, reduces food transportation miles, reduces the need for packaging and supports the local economy. Every pound spent through the scheme stays within the Colne Valley economy and with the scheme being run as a not for profit venture, costs are kept low and returns to farmers maximised.
To download a form please click here.
Please email completed forms to spomeroy@groundwork.org.uk.
All respondents who complete their contact details will be entered
into a prize draw to win a £30 voucher for use once the box
scheme starts, the deadline is the 13th
July.
There is always plenty do in the Colne Valley Park. Take a look at Things to Do to see details of over 20 different activities. You can sail, canoe, ramble, fish or even fly in the valley. And, of course, there are many attractive places to eat and drink by the lakes and waterways of the park.
Not sure where to start? Our Top 20 Attractions shows you the highlights, from a great day out at the Chiltern Open Air Museum, learning about the canals (and taking a cruise) at the Batchworth Canal Centre, or exploring wildlife at the nature reserves of Staines Moor or Northmoor Hill Wood.
For more information contact the Colne Valley Park Visitors' Centre, Denham Country Park, Denham Court Drive, Uxbridge, UB9 5PG Tel: 01895 833 375
Directions to the Colne Valley Park Visitors' Centre and Groundwork Thames Valley offices:
| Tel | 01895 832662 |
| Fax | 01895 833552 |
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colnevalley@ groundwork.org.uk |