Park/Open Space

Lee Valley Park, Hackney, E5 0SW [map]

Hackney Marshes is an area of grassland on the western bank of the River Lee, forming part of Lee Valley Park, which leads up to Hackney Stadium.

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The grassland and wetlands of this green support many plants and insects.

Fox Burrow Rd, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 4QN [map]

The park covers more than 300 acres, with a fishing lake, Zoo, guided walks, bridleways and the recently opened Nature Trail.

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An attractive area of scrub and grassland beside the River Thames, well known for its remarkably diverse plant life.

Superintendent of Hampstead Heath, Heathfield House, 432 Archway Road, NW6 4JH [map]

One of London's best loved open spaces, the Heath's remarkable range of habitats so close to central London includes one of the capital's few bogs, as well as wide expanses of grassland and ancient woodland.

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An extensive area of grassland, ancient woodland and scrub on the chalky soil of the Downs, which supports a wide variety plants, birds, insects and animals.

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A large common, with scattered areas of woodland and heathland and several ponds and lakes, providing good conditions for many different types of plant and insect.

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An old royal hunting park, comprising large areas of oak- hornbeam woodland with undisturbed grassland in an important historic landscape.

West Lodge Kenwood, Hampstead Lane, NW3 7JN [map]

Heath Hands is a volunteer organisation created to help conserve the special character of Hampstead Heath and to give everyone who enjoys the Heath an opportunity to make a difference.

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Flower-rich chalk grassland on a steep-sided mound, excavated from the nearby railway.

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Ancient woodland with a rich plant life, especially in damp areas along the River Beck, where a number of rare wetland plants can be found.

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A large complex of chalk grassland and ancient woodland, rich in plants and animals, containing an excellent diversity of orchids.

1 Shepherds Cottages, Muswell Hill Road, N10 3JN [map]

Extensive ancient woods in suburban north London, together with a disused railway line reclaimed as open space and supporting a variety of wildlife habitats.

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A Country Park with important woodland and grassland, and large open spaces for jogging, dog walking and other casual recreation.

Ilchester Place, W8 6LU [map]

Holland Park contains an extensive woodland for central London, and supports a surprising range of mammals, birds and insects.

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A fine area of hilly countryside, containing grassland, ancient hedgerows and a small ancient wood.

Horton Lane, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 8PT [map]

Horton Park Farm is home to ponies, goats, sheep, a llama, two alpacas and a pot bellied pig.

450 Staines Rd, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW4 5AB [map]

A large area of grassland, valuable for birds, reptiles and rare plants, and a popular open space for local people.

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The flower-rich chalk grassland and ancient woodland make this one of the best sites for butterflies in London.