Park/Open Space

Pike Lane, Cranham, Upminster, RM14 3NS [map]

A visitor centre with interactive exhibition, cafe and shop set in 140 acres of community woodland, with fully accesible paths, cycle paths, horse rides and picnic areas.

The Avenue, Brentwood, CM13 3RZ, CM13 3RZ [map]

Tooting Bec, SW16 1RU [map]

A large open space with extensive areas of woodland and grassland, serving a part of south London lacking in good wildlife sites.

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One of the finest areas of traditional countryside in London, with extensive herb-rich pastures, separated by ancient hedgerows.

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A large Victorian cemetery, now the only sizeable woodland in a very large area of east London.

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A large park associated with the grounds of a former country estate, with woodland, grassland, lakes and ponds.

Waterlow Rd, Gravesend, DA13 0SG [map]

165 Tyers Street, SE11 5HS [map]

Come and meet the animals at Vauxhall City Farm! The farm is home to pigs, sheep, rabbits, ducks and more. There are also three alpacas called Ben, Jerry and Tom.

Grove Road, E3 [map]

Victoria Park in London’s Tower Hamlets is a large park with canals, ponds, a pavilion, tennis courts and a sports ground.

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This site includes the River Wandle, and the open spaces beside it, in Merton borough downstream of Phipps Bridge to Earlsfield.

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A fragmented but well used open space with lakes, grassland and an education centre.

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Collier Row Road, Collier Row, Romford, RM5 2BH [map]

Wellgate Community Farm is home to ponies, pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, rabbits and guinea pigs. The farm is popular with younger children.

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This ancient woodland and chalk grassland surrounds Charles Darwin's former residence, where many of his scientific works were written.

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A large ancient wood, home to many plants, birds and amphibians.

The Ranger's Office, Manor Cottage, Windmill Road,, SW19 5NR [map]

A large common which includes the largest area of wet heath in London and one of the capital's few bogs, providing a home for some rare plants and insects.

Wimbledon Park Road, Wimbledon, SW18 5NR [map]

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By far the largest open space in Hammersmith & Fulham, Wormwood Scrubs Park is a favourite place for local birdwatchers.

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An extensive area of meadows and pastures, divided by old hedges, on the floodplain of the Yeading Brook.