Norton Common

Norton Common Local Nature Reserve brings the countryside into the very heart of Letchworth. It’s a place for people, and wildlife, to enjoy. and is packed full of things to do for people of all ages.

Features and activities

• Play areas – for young and older children
• Skateboard park
• Outdoor swimming pool with cafeteria
• Picnic area
• Pavilion
• Two bowling greens
• Floodlit Multi Use Games Area
• Tennis courts - senior and junior
• Good for dog walking – please keep dogs under control

Access

• Two car parks open every day, one by the outdoor pool and one adjacent to the bowling greens 10 minutes walk from town centre
• Disabled access

Nature trail

A 45 minute walk in fresh air through the Norton Common Nature Reserve.

Norton Common Greenspace Action Plan

The Countryside Management Services (CMS) is working with North Herts Council to draw up a new Greenspace Action Plan (GAP) for Norton Common. As part of the GAP production process, CMS is running two periods of engagement with stakeholders and the local community. The first stage of engagement will run until 12 June 2024. The briefing document providing further information can be downloaded below.

At the end of the first phase of engagement, a draft GAP will be developed and there will be a further period of engagement on this draft in early 2025. If you have any questions or would like to comment on the briefing document, contact Adolfo Gonzalez:

• Email: Adolfo.gonzalez@hertfordshire.gov.uk
• Phone: 01992 555439

Friends of Norton Common

Norton Common benefits from a very active volunteer group, the Friends of Norton Common, who work to preserve the precious habitat of the Common as well as carrying out wildlife surveys. Survey results are available here: Norton Common Wildlife Surveys

Details about the group and posts can be viewed on their Friends of Norton Common Facebook page.