Open Space

Local Park

Chalcot Square, Camden, [map]

Nature Reserve / Woodland

DA2 7NY [map]

A large ancient woodland and areas of heathland in glades, extending into Kent, with exceptionally rich plant life.

Nature Reserve / Woodland

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This extensive area of grassland and former gravel works contains a variety of aquatic plants and attracts numerous waterfowl and wading birds.

Local Park

Town Hall Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF [map]

Park

Epping Forest, E4 7QH [map]

Park

Empress Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5BG [map]

Local Park

High Street, Wanstead, E11 2SW [map]

Farm

Cudham Road, Downe Village, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7LF [map]

Christmas Tree Farm has a wide selection of animals and on some weekends and holidays there is a bouncy castle, Punch and Judy and face painting.

Park

Lower Clapton Road, E5 0QJ [map]

Large Park

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An ancient wood, rich in plant and animal life, in a part of London with few extensive woodlands.

Large Park

N10 1JF [map]

A sizeable area of ancient woodland, with free public access.

Large Park

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The only natural chalk grassland in north London, with an excellent range of wild flowers.

Large Park

CR3 5QQ [map]

Woodland and grassland, grazed by sheep and cattle, with a famous pub.

Local Park

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This recreation ground contains a small area of flower-rich chalk grassland, with an exceptionally large colony of pyramidal orchids.

Garden

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This corridor of open space around the River Crane combines an excellent variety of wetland habitats, including ponds and lakes, and includes some historic buildings.

Nature Reserve / Woodland

Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4AW [map]

The Crane Park Island local nature reserve is a peaceful haven and home for wildlife, situated on the River Crane on the borders of Whitton and Twickenham.

Local Park

Ther Parkway, Cranford, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 9RZ [map]

A country park with hay meadows, including St Dunstan's 16th century churchyard.

Nature Reserve / Woodland

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Marshland is rare in London and this excellent combination of ancient wet woodland, wet meadow and marsh provides an important habitat for marsh-dwelling species.

Nature Reserve / Woodland

DA8 2LA [map]

One of the few remaining areas of Thames grazing marsh in London, with ditches supporting a wealth of rare plants and animals, and a good range of breeding birds.

Local Park

SE8 3DZ [map]

This is a locally important educational centre, with a green roof and direct access to Deptford Creek.