Northolt parks and open spaces
Belvue/Northolt Manor
Northolt Manor is a Local Nature Reserve as it is
the site of a 14th century moated manor. Belvue is a
woodland and wide expanse of open space adjacent to St Mary's
churchyard. Footpaths are provided for easy access to the
most northern part of the Northolt Greenford Countryside Park.
Access: Rowdell Road, Ealing Road and Court Farm Road
Transport: Tube: Northolt (Central line), Bus: E10, 90, 120
Open access
Contact:
Horsenden ranger team
Down Way
Small park area with a playground, five a side area and
basketball area.
Access: Down Way
Transport: Bus: E9
Facilities: Playground, multi-use games area, basketball
Open access
Contact:
Southall Ranger Team
Fairview Playground
A recently developed junior playground area and youth
football and basketball area. Also has picnic facilities.
Access: Wilsmere Drive
Transport: Bus: 282
Facilities: Playground, multi-use goal area.
Open access
Contact:
Horsenden ranger team
Islip Manor Park
A remnant of the Islip Manor Estate and home to breeding
birds, butterflies and mammals. There is a playcentre for
pre-school children and a playground for older children to
enjoy. There is also a small nature conservation area with a
wildflower meadow. Northolt Bowls Club is based in the park
and there is a cricket pitch available in the summer. Please
contact pitch bookings.
Access: Mandeville Road, Eastcote Lane (car park access), Islip
Manor Road and Alderney Gardens.
Transport: Tube: Northolt (Central line), Bus: 90, 120, 140,
282, 398, E10.
Facilities: Cricket pitch, playcentre, playground,
hard-surface basketball/five-a-side pitch.
Park locking applies - please refer to information at park
gates.
Contact:
Horsenden ranger team
There is also a
local walk for Islip Manor Park.
Lime Tree Park
Re-landscaped in 2002 to include a pond planted with reeds,
rushes and plants of local origin. The park is adjacent to the
playcentre playground with an adventure area.
Access: Thorndike Avenue, Hawtrey Avenue, Irving Avenue and
Laughton Road.
Transport: Bus: 90, 282, E2
Facilities: Playcentre, playground,
Open access
Contact:
Southall ranger team
There is also a
local walk for Lime Tree Park.
Medlar
Formal open space adjacent to Northolt golf club that
provides a link between Rectory Fields and Northala. There
will be site improvements in 2006 with the creation of a new
watercourse, improvements to the entrance, and the creation of new
paths, small mounds, and watercourse crossings. The
re-development is part of the Northala Fields Development.
Access: Huxley Close
Transport: Bus: 90, 120, 140, 282
Open access
Contact:
Horsenden ranger team
Northala Fields
This will be the main focal point of Northolt and Greenford
Countryside Park once redevelopment of the site is complete. The
new facilities at the
Northala Fields development will include
water features, picnic areas and play facilities for children.
Access: Limited access to the site at present due to works.
Transport: Bus: E10
Open access
Contact:
Horsenden ranger team
Rectory Fields
Large playing fields with pavilion and extensive playgrounds
for all ages. There is a small nature area with two ponds and
a length of old hedgerow. A new 5-a-side sports facility with
improved changing facilities is planned for the site.
Access: Parkfield Close, Rectory Park Avenue, Parkfield Drive
and Ruislip Road.
Transport: Bus: 90, 120, 140, 282, E6, E7, E9
Facilities: Playgrounds, football and cricket pitches,
conservation area
Open access and car parking is available with booked pitch
and pavilion use.
Contact:
Horsenden ranger team
Smiths Farm
The site is part of the Northolt and Greenford Countryside
Park which is bordered by the canal in the east. The site supports
a wide range of wildlife habitats including wetlands, grasslands
and scrub and has a very good path network to enjoy walking around
the site.
Access: Horse Shoe Crescent, or from Smiths Farm Estate and
Marnham Fields via footbridge over the Grand Union Canal.
Transport: Bus: E10
Open access
Contact:
Horsenden ranger team
Yeading Brook Meadows
A Local Nature Reserve complementing the adjacent Yeading
Brook Meadows in Hillingdon. The brook has a nice walk along
the bank, there are ancient wildflower hay meadows and a small wood
area. Great haven for wildlife with some uncommon plants!
Access: Kingshill Avenue
Transport: Bus: E9
Open access
Contact:
Southall ranger team