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Wildlife in the Park

Learn about Woodland Ridge, and efforts to increase biodiversity in Campbell Park.

Woodland Ridge

The Woodland Ridge comprises of two distinct plantations. The top of the area is tightly planted with a dense understory, while rising up the slope from the canal side is an open woodland with mature trees and several pathways or rides. These areas were planted by Milton Keynes Development Corporation and continue to be cared for by The Parks Trust.

Image 1: Ordnance Survey [and Google Earth layer beneath] (https://maps.nls.uk/)

A survey of hedgerows in the Campbell Park area was carried out by the MKDC in 1977. Among the species identified were English Elm, European Ash, Field Maple, Common Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Elder, Rose, Hazel, Buckthorn and Common Dogwood. 

Image 2: A proposed railway line through Woolstone, 1847 (Buckinghamshire Archives: D-BAS/39/325/10)

Interview with Lewis Dickinson

Lewis Dickinson, Senior Biodiversity Officer at The Parks Trust, talks about how the work of the Parks trust supports the biodiversity of the park. 

Campbell Park Trail

Follow the Campbell Park Trail to discover the history of this Grade II listed landscape. Featuring archive photos and videos with the people who helped make the park what it is today.

Celebrating the Park

Find out about the plans designers had for Campbell Park, and its role in creating the New Town of Milton Keynes.
Commemoration in the Park

Learn about the fountain that used to be here, and the creation of the Milton Keynes Rose.
Mysticism in the Park

Discover more about labyrinths, ley lines, and some of the myths around the development of Milton Keynes.

Design in the Park

Find out more about Chain Reaction, and how running water was designed into the landscape of the park.
Gardens in the Park

Listen to one of The Parks Trust’s Landscape Officers talk about the plants and city gardens.
Connections in the Park

Learn about the water ways and green ways that help connect the parks.
Art in the Park

Find out more about the art in Campbell Park, and the original plans to create a sculpture park.
Sheep grazing Campbell Park next to pond with Hotel La Tour in the background
Wildlife in the Park

Learn about Woodland Ridge, and efforts to increase biodiversity in Campbell Park.
Caring for the Park

Find out about the charity that cares for the park and listen to the artist who created Onwards and Upwards.
Events in the Park

Find out about the activities that take place in the park to bring the communities of Milton Keynes together.
More information

Campbell Park Trail Map

Campbell Park Visitor Information