Danbury Country Park, Woodhill Road, Danbury, Essex CM3 4AW

Middle Lake, Danbury Country Park

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5.1

Wildland

1–2 hours

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Why it's Wildland

5.1

Middle Lake sits among the lakes and historic landscaped grounds of Danbury Country Park, part of the setting of the remains of 13th-century Danbury Palace.

Middle Lake is best experienced as part of the wider country park rather than as a standalone destination: combine its waterside setting with the park’s woodland, wildflower meadow and historic grounds.

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Danbury Country Park, Woodhill Road, Danbury, Essex CM3 4AW

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The experience

Visit Middle Lake as part of a walk through Danbury Country Park. The park has lakes, ancient woodland, wildflower meadow and historic features; swimming is prohibited.

Things to do

Walk beside Middle Lake

Include Middle Lake among the park’s lakeside paths. Swimming is prohibited in the park.

Check route length locally

Explore the park’s varied landscapes

Combine the lakes with the park’s ancient woodland, wildflower meadow and historic features.

Half day

Make a day of it

Quick escape · 1–2 hours

A short lake-and-park visit

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Enter Danbury Country Park and make Middle Lake the focus of a short walk.
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Follow park paths by the lakes and enjoy the wider parkland setting.
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Keep dogs under control and supervise children near the water; swimming is prohibited.

Half day · Half day

Make a half day of Danbury Country Park

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Walk a section of the park’s paths, taking in Middle Lake and other lake views.
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Extend the visit through the park’s woodland and wildflower meadow.
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Use the park map or current on-site information to choose a suitable route; check facilities before travelling.

Verified history

Danbury Country Park is described by Explore Essex as an award-winning, Grade II listed park and garden set in the remains of 13th-century Danbury Palace. The source does not establish a separate history for Middle Lake.

Hidden details

Part of a wider park landscape — Middle Lake is one of the named sights on a route through Danbury Common and Country Park; the wider route includes heathland, wooded glades and wetland.

When to go

· No specific recommendation in the supplied sources. The park is listed as open from 8am until dusk; check current information.

The supplied sources do not establish seasonal highlights for Middle Lake.

Check conditions before visiting. The supplied sources do not provide specific weather or path-condition advice.

The route

start point: Danbury Country Park, Woodhill Road, Danbury, Essex CM3 4AW
parking start: Country park car parking is listed; check current charges and arrangements.

Middle Lake
Other lakes in the country park
Ancient woodland and wildflower meadow
Historic parkland

What to look for

Look for the contrast between the lake, wooded areas and the park’s historic landscaped setting. The supplied sources do not verify specific wildlife or historic details at Middle Lake itself.

The story

Historic parkland; the park is set in the remains of 13th-century Danbury Palace.

Best time to go

The supplied sources do not identify a best season.

No specific best time is established by the supplied sources. The park is listed as open from 8am until dusk; check current details before setting out.

How long to spend

1–2 hours

Perfect for

Walkers · Families · Wildlife lovers

Practical information

Opening & access

Middle Lake is a feature of Danbury Country Park. The park is listed as open from 8am until dusk; check current details before travelling.

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Parking

Parking is available at the country park and charges are listed by duration. Check current prices and payment arrangements before visiting.

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Toilets

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Food & drink

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Dogs

Dogs are allowed; keep them under control and supervise them near the water.

Accessibility

The source row marks wheelchair accessibility, but the supplied sources do not describe routes or surfaces. Check current access information before visiting.

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Cost

Paid (parking charges listed; check current prices)

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Water

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