Hanwell parks and open spaces
Boles Meadow
Managed for nature conservation as part of the Brent River
Park. Victorian photographs show the area as an old grazed meadow.
The site lies below St Mary's Church, which has been a place of
worship since the 10th century.
Access: Church Road (follow footpath next to church)
Transport: Train: Hanwell, Bus: E1, E2
Open access
Contact:
Brent Lodge ranger team
There is also a
local walk around Boles Meadow.
Brent Lodge Park
Known by many as the 'Bunny Park', Brent Lodge Park is ideal
for family visits with facilities to keep the children entertained.
Includes the animal centre and the Millennium Maze - planted with
2000 yew trees to commemorate the new millennium. The ranger team
base is located here and this is the main formal aspect of the
Brent River Park. The site features Walk 8 of the Capital Ring
Route.
Access: Church Road
Transport: Train: Hanwell, Bus: E1, E2
Facilities: Playground, café, animal centre, Millennium Maze,
public toilets
Park locking applies - please refer to information at park
gates.
Contact:
Brent Lodge ranger team
Brent Meadow
Part of Brent River Park this is a large hay meadow next to
the River Brent, extending from Brent Lodge Park and Churchfields.
A haven for wildlife and an ideal place for quiet riverside walks
and recreation.
Access: Uxbridge Road
Transport: Train: Hanwell, Bus: 92, 195, 207, 282, 607
Facilities: Nature conservation site
Open access
Contact:
Brent Lodge ranger team
Churchfields Recreation Ground
Part of Brent River Park there is something for everyone
here, whether it's playing sport or taking a stroll alongside the
River Brent. Enjoy the spectacular views across to Wharncliffe
Viaduct, which contains protected bat caves.
Access: Church Road, Manor Court Road and Alwyn Gardens
Transport: Train: Hanwell, Bus: E1, E3, 207, 607, 83, E8
Open access
Contact:
Brent Lodge ranger team
Connolly Dell and Half Acre
Part of Brent River Park this is a place for quiet
reflection, this rest garden in the Brent River Park was formerly
part of the grounds of Dr John Connolly who was the superintendent
of St Bernard's Hospice. A path leads through Half Acre, Brent
Meadow and Churchfields.
Access: Church Road (follow footpath next to church)
Transport: Train: Hanwell, Bus: E8, E3, 607, 207, 83
Open access
Contact:
Brent Lodge ranger team
Cuckoo Park
Unusually shaped like a horseshoe around Hanwell Community
Centre. The children's playgrounds are at different levels on one
side of the park, alongside an activity trail. A small statue of
Charlie Chaplin commemorates his time spent at a nearby school (now
the community centre).
Access: Cuckoo Avenue or Little John Road
Transport: Train: Castlebar Bar Park (Thames Trains), Bus:
E1, E3, E11
Facilities: Activity trail, playgrounds, conservation area,
football pitch, small rest garden, tennis court
Open access
Contact:
Southall ranger team
Elthorne Park
A part of Brent River Park this site features an old
bandstand and a large Sarsen Stone, excavated from the local area,
which is displayed just inside the main entrance. Walk through into
Elthorne Waterside and down to the canal to see an abundance of
wildlife.
Access: Boston Road or from Elthorne Waterside
Transport: Tube: Boston Manor (Piccadilly line), Bus: E8
Facilities: Tennis courts, playground, football pitches (just
behind the park), bandstand
Open access
Contact:
Brent Lodge ranger team
There is also a
local walk around Elthorne Park.
Elthorne Waterside, Lower Well Meadow, Well Meadow
Part of Brent River Park in the flood plain of the River
Brent and the Grand Union Canal, Elthorne Waterside provides a
sanctuary for wet meadow plants and wildlife. Popular for quiet
recreation and dog walkers.
Access: From Elthorne Park - turn left at the Bambi sculpture
for Well Meadow.
Transport: Bus: E8
Facilities: Playground, tennis courts, car park, football
pitches
Open access
Contact:
Brent Lodge ranger team
There is also a
local walk around Elthorne Park.
Fitz Herbert Walk
Part of Brent River Park this is a pleasant riverside walk
through woodland that follows the River Brent, connecting Brent
Meadow with the Grand Union Canal towpath at the Hanwell Flight.
Ideal for walking, picnicking and cycling.
Access: Uxbridge Road or the canal towpath
Transport: Train: Hanwell, Bus: 92, 195, 207, 607, N207
Facilities: Picnic tables
Open access
Contact:
Brent Lodge ranger team
Hanwell Meadows
Part of Brent River Park this is a chain of canal-side
meadows including Blackberry Corner, Jubilee Meadow, Trumpers Field
and St Margaret’s. A unique area for wildlife and quiet recreation
that is popular with walkers, dog walkers and picnicking.
Access: Trumpers Way (off Boston Road). Alternative access from
canal towpath through Hanwell and Fitz Herbert Walk from the
Uxbridge Road.
Transport: Train: Hanwell, Bus: E8
Open access
Contact:
Brent Lodge ranger team
King George’s Playground
A small community park and playground, with a grass area and
quiet seating at one end.
Access: Church Road (follow footpath next to church)
Transport: Train: Hanwell, Bus: E8
Facilities: Playground
Open access
Contact:
Brent Lodge ranger team