The following is a list of all parks in North West London. If you know of any we have not listed please let us know - info@kidsfunlondon.co.uk
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Adelaide Road Nature Reserve
Situated along a railway embankment on Adelaide Road, NW3. This sunny site next to Blashford Tower has a summer meadow, pond, areas of scrub and a small woodland. Regular conservation workdays for volunteers take place on the last Sunday of the month... |
NW3 3XX |
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Albert Rd, Princess Rd, Granville Rd and South Kilburn Open Space
Small local park with a children's playground to cater for the 4-8 year olds. |
NW6 |
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Antrim Gardens
Antrim Gardens next to one of the Council's allotment sites, is more than just an attractive quiet sun trap within which to relax. As well as children's playground it also contains two architectural curiosities, both presented to the gardens in 1945... |
NW3 4TN |
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Arrandene Open Space
Some of the most important meadows in Greater London, close to Mill Hill village. Includes rich hedgerows containing Wild Service trees. The large area of grassland is managed by a traditional 'cut and lift' meadow management method. The meadows and ... |
NW7 2RB |
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Barnet Copthall Playing Fields and Stadium
Playing fields adjoining the Barnet Copthall Sports Centre and Barnet Copthall Stadium. The area has some fine hedgerows, amongst the most diverse in the borough, many meadows under 'cut and lift' management, ponds and grassland that is a remnant of... |
NW4 1PR |
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Barnet Gate Wood
This woodland is a remnant of ancient woodland and has stayed the same shape since 1754. It has fared less well than many woods in Barnet and overgrown with rhododendron. The native trees are not setting seed, but to make up for that, it has the fine... |
NW7 4HT |
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Basing Hill Park
This is a lovely park to bring the kids for a picnic. Listed as one of Barnet's 'Premier Parks', there is an open grassland area, sports pitches, a playground and fine ornamental trees and shrubberies, multi-sports area, tennis courts, toilets and a ... |
NW2 2NE |
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Big Wood and Little Wood
Big Wood and Little Wood are remnants of more extensive woods that used to cover the area thousands of years ago. Big Wood is well known for having the largest number of Wild Service trees in Barnet, forming a close knit competing canopy with the mat... |
NW11 7XR |
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Bittacy Hill Park
A small, hilly park with open grassland, some fine trees next door to Mill Hill East Underground Station. There is also a childrens playground for the kids and two free tennis courts. |
NW7 1BB |
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Bramshill Road
Small local park with a children's playground to cater for the 4-8 year olds. |
NW10 |
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Branch Hill and Spedan Close
Branch Hill Allotments are tucked away on Branch Hill, NW3, close to Hampstead village. There are 26 plots and a communal shed, with a current waiting time of 10 years for a plot at this site. Spedan Close play area is set in a wooded enclosure and p... |
NW3 7XF |
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Brent Park
This is a lovely park for the family that has a wood, small stream and lake. Opened to the public in 1936 on the site of the old Brent Bridge House. The park has some lovely exotic trees and if you walk around the lake known as 'Decoy Lake' you will ... |
NW4 2LT |
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Brent River Park also known as St Raphael's Way
Brent River Park is a large green space which is dissected by the River Brent. This natural landscape has recently been improved through the River Brent Project and further plans are proposed for future improvements. Principally recreational with for... |
NW10 |
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Brentfield Park
Area of grassland with no formal facilities |
NW10 |
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Brentfield Road
Small local park with no formal facilities |
NW10 |
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Broadhurst Copse
The name of this site is misleading. If there was a copse on this site it has long since been replaced by a small park, the main feature of which is a playground. |
NW6 3JS |
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Brondesbury Park
Small local park with a children's playground to cater for the 4-8 year olds. |
NW2 5JN |
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Caffrey Gardens
Area of grassland with no formal facilities. |
NW9 |
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Cambridge Square and Gardens
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NW6 |
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Camden Gardens
This park, more than any other in the Borough, demonstrates the pressures of the urban environment on green space. As well as being surrounded on all sides by busy roads, this small garden actually has a railway line running right through the middle... |
NW1 0JR |
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Camden Square
This traditional Victorian square has an excellent stock of mature trees as well as spring bulbs. The park has been partitioned in recent years following public consultation and now offers a large dog free area. |
NW1 9UY |
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Canal Walk
Area of grassland with no formal facilities |
NW10 |
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Cantelowes Gardens
This large green space beside Camden Road has a multitude of uses. As well as quiet areas and shrub beds there is a brand new childrens playground for juniors and toddlers, a multi-use sports pitch and a skate park for local youths to enjoy skateboa... |
NW5 2DB |
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Chalcot Square
This attractive and quiet little square complements the imposing terraces of Primrose Hill. |
NW1 8YB |
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Chapter Road
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NW10 |
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Chelmsford Square
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NW10 3AR |
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Childs Hill Park
Listed as one of Barnets 'Premier Parks' this is a great place to bring the kids to let off some steam. It has a big open grassland area, kids playground, bowling green, multi-sports court, tennis courts and some lovely ornamental trees. The park has... |
NW2 2AL |
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Church End and Mayo Road
Area of grassland with no formal facilities |
NW10 |
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Church Lane Recreation Ground
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NW9 |
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Clarefield Park
A modern park with a playground for kids, ball courts, seating area and a developing wildlife area. |
NW2 1BG |
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Clarence Gardens
An open space within the Regents Park Estate. |
NW1 3LH |
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Clitterhouse Playing Fields
A very large open area of grassland having Metropolitan Open Land status. Devoted to football and cricket, the playing fields also have a playground. |
NW2 1AE |
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Colindale Park
A small triangular grassland wedge in the heart of Colindale. The park has a busy footpath through to the Northern Line Underground. The Park has a play area and tree plantings. |
NW9 5EE |
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College Gardens
College Gardens is a small triangular open space at the north end junction of Royal College Street and St Pancras Way. |
NW1 9LU |
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Coronation Gardens Recreation Ground
Playground area for children under 14 |
NW10 7HB |
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Cricklewood Play Area
A formal play area with a multi-sports court and playground in the heart of Cricklewood, a few yards from the busy Edgware Road. |
NW2 6QN |
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Crouch Road
Small park used by local residents. The chidren's playground caters for the 4-8 year olds. |
NW10 |
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Cumberland Market
Cumberland Market has gone through a number of changes since it's original market days. The site currently includes a floodlit hard-surface sports pitch and a playground. The sports pitch is regularly used by local young people. Working with local o... |
NW1 3QR |
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Denzil Road
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NW10 |
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Elm Village Open Space
This small local garden feels has a more expansive feel due to a split level design. It has a number of attractive shrub beds, seating areas and a children's playground which has been recently refurbished. |
NW1 0BH |
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Eton Grove
Small park used by local residents. The children's playground caters for the 4-8 age group. This park is also home to a cricket wicket and bowling green. |
NW9 |
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Falkland Place Open Space
This small space, hidden away from busy roads, primarily provides facilities for local children. There are playgrounds suitable for a range of ages as well as a small amount of open space. |
NW5 2ES |
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Fortune Green Open Space
This much valued large green space has a village green feel. It mostly consists of lawns and specimen trees, but is adjacent to the Fortune Green Play Centre (managed by the council's Play Service) and tranquil Hampstead Cemetery. |
NW2 2BN |
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Franklyn Road
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NW10 9TP |
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Gibbons Recreation Ground
Gibbons Recreation Ground occupies about 4 hectares. The irregular shape includes access via footpaths to several roads and to other local urban green spaces. It is totally surrounded by the urban environment, including two housing estates, other ho... |
NW10 |
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Gladstone Park
Gladstone Park evolved from the Dollis Hill Estate and became a public park at the turn of the 20th century. Initially the park was to be called Dollis Hill Park, but its associations with Sir William Gladstone were so strong that it was decided to ... |
NW2 |
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Golders Hill Park
This is a delightful park, with a little zoo. None of the animals are exotic but you can feed them. Facilities include a putting green course, some tennis courts lots of grass, a couple of nice ponds with ducks and flamingoes, a wood some flower gard... |
NW11 7QP |
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Goldington Crescent Gardens
The lawns and mature trees of this oval shaped garden are a suitable accompaniment to the attractive 19th century terraced crescent which borders it on one side. |
NW1 1UA |
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Goldsmith Lane
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NW9 |
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Grahame Park
An important site for nature conservation due to its ponds and open, rolling grassland. The park has many trees and is popular due to the dipping platform at the pond side, allowing access right down to the largest pond edge. Well known for its large... |
NW9 5WN |
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Grove Park
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NW9 |
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Hampstead Cemetery
Hampstead Cemetery covers 26 acres and has a main drive and public footpath running through it from Fortune Green to Cricklewood. The cemetery has no new grave spaces available, but there is an area for cremated remains to the north of the cemetery.... |
NW6 1EP |
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Hampstead Green
This site is unusual in that it is not generally open for public access. Instead it is cultivated as a wild flower meadow and in spring is a blaze of colour with daffodils. This unusual and attractive site can be easily viewed from paths which run a... |
NW3 2PP |
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Hampstead Heath and Parliament Hill Fields
The Corporation of London has managed all of Hampstead Heath, apart from the Kenwood area, since 1989. It was acquired by the predecessors of the Corporation under various Acts of Parliament between 1871 and 1906. The Heath covers 791 acres within tw... |
NW3 7JD |
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Hampstead Heath Extension
An area adjoining the main area of Hampstead Heath. It is located at the north-east corner of Hampstead Heath and contains playing fields and children's play facilities. |
NW11 7HL |
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Hampstead Road Open Space
An open space within the Regents Park Estate with a children's playground. |
NW1 3JR |
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Harrington Square
Since 1928, when nearby gardens were lost to the costruction of Greater London House, Harrington Square has been the only large public garden in this part of Camden Town. The square has lawns and large trees but is particularly noted for it's fine f... |
NW1 2JJ |
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Hendon Park
A traditional 'Premier Park' with many fine trees including the largest Japanese Maple in Greater London. There are also open views, a large area of grassland and a children's Millennium wood. Facilities for sport and play include tennis courts, mul... |
NW4 3QR |
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Highgate Enclosures
This series of small gardens running alongside Highgate Road are shaded and attractive and have excellent floral displays in summer. The fine 18th century houses of Grove Terrace form a suitable backdrop on the eastern side. |
NW5 1PJ |
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Iverson Road Open Space
This open space provides two facilities - a hard surface multi-use sports pitch and a large childrens playground suitable for toddlers and juniors. |
NW6 2DX |
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Kensal Green
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NW10 |
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Kilburn Grange
Kilburn Grange, a large park situated just behind the busy shops of Kilburn High Road first opened to the public in 1913, the land having previously been part of the Grange estate from which it takes its name. The park is divided into a series of are... |
NW6 2BX |
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Kingsbury Green
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NW9 8XR |
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Leighton Crescent Gardens
This small garden with thick shrub borders has a small hard surface multi-use games area in the centre. |
NW5 2QY |
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Leybourne Road
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NW9 |
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Lismore Circus
Although originally laid out as a circular garden in the 19th century, Lismore Circus has been absorbed into the extensive redevolopment of the Gospel Oak area in recent decades as a valued open space. |
NW5 4SE |
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Longstone Avenue
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NW10 |
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Lyndhurst Park
A small open grassland area dominated by old hedgerow trees, now sitting proudly in the middle of the park. The Mill Hill Old Railway Line Nature Reserve is at the rear of the park, and is managed by the London Wildlife Trust. |
NW7 2AB |
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Malcolm Park
A small park in old Hendon next to the busy M1 and Hendon Railway Station. The park has rose beds, some fine trees and a playground. The park is an important 'cut' through to the railway. |
NW4 4HP |
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Mapesbury Dell
This site was bought by Brent in 1979 and has been used as a public park ever since. The whole area used to be owned by All Souls College, Oxford. In the 15th century the college was endowed with what was then farmland by its founder, Cardinal Thoma... |
NW2 |
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Maygrove Peace Park
Opened in the nid-1970's, the Peace Park is a very unusual garden. Apart from the usual lawns, benches and shrub beds the gardens have a number of plaques and other features which promote world peace. |
NW6 2DX |
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Mill Field
This open grassland field, on the brow of a hill on the Ridgeway Mill Hill with a historic London view, is a magical place at sunset. The distant hills come alight! The grassland habitats are managed under 'cut and lift' management and an old oak pol... |
NW7 1EL |
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Mill Hill Park (Barnet)
A 'Premier Park' with very fine wide and open views of the large grassland area with many sports pitches, tennis courts, busy bowling greens and cricket tables supported by active clubs. The site has a 'Community Woodland' planted by local residents... |
NW7 2JW |
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Moat Mount Local Nature Reserve
The Moat Mount woodland has grown up from ornamental woods planted over two centuries ago for Moat Mount House. There are many native species but also some exotic conifers, such as swamp cypress and giant redwood - two of the biggest species in the ... |
NW7 4HJ |
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Montpelier Gardens
This is a hidden garden, accessible via passageways but not visible from the road. As a result it's small lawn and large shrub beds have an even more tranquil feel. On one side of the gardens is a large childrens playground. |
NW5 2XH |
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Montrose Playing Fields
A wide open, flat grassland area with many sports pitches and a large pavilion. Includes some fine unusual and a few rare trees. Also of note is the Silkstream, flowing on its way to the Welsh Harp (Brent Reservoir), and providing a valuable wildlife... |
NW9 5AT |
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Munster Square
An open space within the Regents Park Estate. |
NW1 3PG |
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Neasden Recreation Ground
Open, flat parkland and sports pitches bordering the Brent Welsh Harp Reservoir to the north and the North Circular Road on the southern boundary. The park is an area of natural beauty and is identified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Recre... |
NW2 |
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Northway Gardens and Extension
A really lovely linear ornamental garden with tennis courts, a stream, lovely large stream side willows, a formal Rose Garden and Pergola and many developing very fine exotic trees. The gardens also have a children's playground and are part of the li... |
NW11 6RL |
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Oakley Square
This typical 19th century square was relandscaped in 1953 to celebrate the Coronation and has changed little since. A network of paths weave between a fine collection of mature trees and two large circular flower beds, one planted with roses. |
NW1 1BD |
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Polygon Road Open Space
This small garden in the centre of Somers Town has a quiet seating area, a lawn area and a well used childrens playground of medium size. |
NW1 1SP |
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Primrose Gardens
This elongated square containing lawns, shrubs and roses lends an elegant charm to the period houses which surround it. It's small size and narrow shape it is generally quiet and peaceful. |
NW3 4ND |
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Princes Park
This fine, rather formal pocket park is in the middle of a busy, densely populated area of Golders Green. Trees and shrub borders compliment the park to provide a true green oasis for the area. With tennis courts and a very busy playground, this litt... |
NW11 0JT |
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Purchese Street Open Space
This open space provides valuable recreation facilities for many groups in the local community. There is a small childrens playground suitable for toddlers, a hard surface games area for older children and a segregated dog exercise section. |
NW1 1DN |
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Queen's Park
Queen's Park occupies over 30 acres and has been owned and managed by the Corporation of London since 1886. It was the site of the 1879 Royal Agricultural Exhibition and has recently been named a Green Flag Park in recognition of the quality of its s... |
NW6 6SG |
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Quex Road Open Space
This is a small neighbourhood playground. |
NW6 4QG |
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Rainbow Park
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NW2 |
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Rochester Terrace Gardens
A typical residential square for its area, though much valued nevertheless, Rochester Terrace Gardens has lawns, wonderful mature trees and large play facilities for children. |
NW1 9JN |
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Roe End Shrubbery
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NW9 9BL |
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Roe Green Park
Roe Green Park has evolved from a former park and farmland of Roe Green House, the site of which is now occupied by Roe Green Village. It was built between 1918 and 1920 with assistance from prisoners of war, as a garden village to house aircraft wor... |
NW9 |
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Roundwood Park
A formal Victorian park, long considered to be Brent's showpiece green space. The area is ideal for recreational use and has a cafe and children's play area.Renovated facilities have helped the park achieve Green Flag Status, and it also has an Engli... |
NW10 |
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Roundwood Park Annex
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NW10 |
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Rushgrove Park
A fine formal park, with an ornamental rock garden and recently restored water and pond feature achieved through grants achieved by the 'Friends of Rushgrove park'. Many fine trees, ornamental shrub borders, tennis and multi ball court facilities and... |
NW9 6RD |
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Russell Nurseries & Belsize Wood
This large mature woodland site, situated between Belsize Park tube station and Lawn Road NW3, is a haven for local wildlife and plant species. It is adjacent to a housing estate and accessible to the public. The woodland is known for its large spec... |
NW3 2AL |
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Shorts Croft Corner
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NW9 |
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Silver Jubilee Park
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NW9 |
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Springfield
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NW9 |
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St George's Terrace Open Space
This small open space is a pleasing contrast to Primrose Hill park which is just across the road. |
NW1 8XJ |
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St James' Gardens
These large gardens just west of Euston Station were once a burial ground and still have many tombs and gravestones. St James' Gardens has a fenced hard surface sports pitch and a playground. The gardens have a calm, secluded air. |
NW1 2LS |
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St John's Wood Churchyard
The old burial ground of St John's Wood Church is now a public park with toilets, a nature area and views of the Lord's cricket ground buildings. The church of 1813 is by Thomas Hardwick. There is a statue of George and the Dragon on the roundabout i... |
NW8 7PB |
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St Martin's Gardens
This former burial ground has gently undulating lawns and a perimeter lined with dozens of original gravestones. The most obvious element of the gardens is the large childrens playground which has been a feature for many years. |
NW1 0BD |
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St Pancras' Gardens
St Pancras' Gardens opened in 1891 and surround St Pancras Old Church, one of the oldest sites of Christian worship in Europe. The gardens replaced the original churchyard and incorporated the burial ground of St Giles-in-the-Fields, Covent Garden, ... |
NW1 1UG |
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Sturgess Park
A small greenspace, serving as a 'pocket park' for locals, as well as a cut through to the Brent Cross Shopping Centre. The park has a playground. |
NW4 3TS |
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Sumatra Road Open Space
This small open space, created just after the Second World War, includes a small hard surface games pitch and a small childrens playground. A shrub lined walk leads into the site from the road. |
NW6 1PT |
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Swiss Cottage Open Space
Just one small element of the large Swiss Cottage site which includes the refurbished library, sports centre, community centre and theatre. The open space has at its centre a magnificent water feature with seven angled jets that are lit during the e... |
NW3 5EL |
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Talacre Open Space
This large open space between Chalk Farm to the west and Kentish Town to the east was redesigned in 2003 following the development of Talacre Community Sports Centre. Separate areas in the park provide an all weather pitch; a children's playground; ... |
NW5 3PH |
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Village Way
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NW10 |
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Welsh Harp Reservoir
The Welsh Harp or Brent Reservoir is a 170 hectare open space comprised of water, marshes, trees and grassland less than 10 miles from the centre of London. It is located to the west of Staples Corner and is only a few minutes walk from Wembley Stadi... |
NW9 |
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Wesley Playing Fields
An park with basketball court, playground and newly establishing nature area |
NW10 7AY |
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West Hendon Playing Fields and Welsh Harp Access
This fine open space in busy West Hendon has open grassland, with many sports pitches and a busy bowling green. The playing fields abut the Welsh Harp (Brent) Reservoir Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), notable for its major importance as ... |
NW9 7NE |
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Westbere Copse Nature Reserve
This small woodland made up primarily of native tree species (ash, oak, lime) is an important habitat for nesting bats and birds. A boardwalk runs through the site allowing visitors to experience the woodland at close hand without causing it damage.... |
NW2 3NE |
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Willesden Sports Ground and Stadium
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NW10 |
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Windsor Open Space
A wonderful linear brook side corridor consisting of trees, open grassland and with the Dollis Valley Green Walk passing through the site, contributes greatly to the 'green' corridor stretching from Moat Mount in the north the Hampstead Heath in the ... |
NW4 1NP |
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Woodfield Park
A open grassland site, with fine views of the Welsh Harp (Brent) Reservoir. Football and Cricket pitches compliment the site. |
NW9 7NA |
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Wyborne Way
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NW10 |
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York Park
A linear grassland park with fine mature plane trees alongside the Welsh Harp (Brent) Reservoir and the large West Hendon Housing Estate. The park contains a playground and five-a-side pitch. |
NW9 7QS |
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