Brent Lodge Park and Churchfields
Where is it?
The end of Church Road, Hanwell, situated north of the Uxbridge Road.
The parks are accessible from the:
- east via Church Road
- south via footpath from Ealing hospital, under the Wharncliffe Viaduct
- north, from the Ruislip Road at Greenford Bridge via public footpaths along the river
- west from Greenford Road, via footpath through the West Middlesex Golf Course and crossing the River Brent by bridge
Getting there
- bus: E3 and E1 on Greenford Avenue, or 83, 92, 195, 207, 282, 427 and 607 with stops on the Uxbridge Road and Ealing Hospital
- train: Hanwell mainline
- parking: limited within the car park at the end of Church Road, parking along Church Road (restricted during summer and weekends); check restrictions on site
Facilities
- public toilets
- café
- playground
- animal centre
- Millennium maze
- tennis courts
- multi use games area
About the park
Located in the Brent River Park, Brent Lodge Park (BLP) and Churchfields bring a touch of the countryside to Ealing. Bordered by the River Brent on the west and south, BLP is a popular spot for families and those seeking peace.
The park has modern playgrounds and a millennium maze for children. There are also hay meadows and many old trees along the river, making it a great place for wildlife spotting.
The site contains a grade 2 listed stable block, the last remnant of an old manor house that burned down in the 1930s. The animal centre is another attraction for visitors.
Churchfields car park and BLP follow park opening and closing times, while the animal centre has its own hours.
Local contacts
The Brent River and Canal Society (BRCS) was formed in 1973 to create a park and improve the river area. They still hold work days and walks.