Introduction
Some large plane trees date from the late-17th century landscape, but otherwise all that remains of the earlier phase is the ornamental pond, the ice house on an artificial mound, and a lodge and avenue in Lower Richmond Road. The grounds were acquired for playing fields in 1949.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The park is open Mon - Sat: 7.30am - dusk/Sun & Bank Hols: 9am - dusk.
Directions
Rail: Barnes. Tube: Hammersmith (District, Hammersmith & City, Piccadilly) then bus. Bus 33, 72, 485
Owners
London Borough of Richmond
- History
21st Century
The playing fields have been part of the Fields in Trust historic protection programme and have been protected since December 2012 under the Queen Elizabeth II Fields protection type.
- Features & Designations
Designations
Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
18.41
Open to the public
Yes