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Haven House Children's Hospice and White House Arboretum (also known as The White House)

Introduction

An arboretum was begun in 1953 when Lord Montgomery planted a walnut tree and a horse chestnut. A succession of eminent people who stayed at the White House planted trees over a period of 25 years. In the 1930s the Great Oak Garden was designed around a 500-year-old oak tree and the Rose Garden also dates from this time. The estate is now managed by LB Waltham Forest and the White House is Haven House Children's Hospice.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

There is access to the arboretum by prior appointment or on occasional open days.

Directions

Tube: Woodford, South Woodford (Central) then bus. Bus: 20, 179, 275, W13

Owners

LB Waltham Forest

History

Period

  • 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
  • Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
Associated People
Features & Designations

Designations

  • Green Belt

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest

Key Information

Type

Collection

Purpose

Conservation

Principal Building

Health And Welfare

Period

20th Century (1901 to 1932)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes