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Ruislip Woods and National Nature Reserve (also known as Park Wood, Copse Wood, Mad Bess Wood, Bayhurst Wood, Poor's Field)

Introduction

Ruislip Woods contain a number of woods including Park Wood, Copse Wood, Mad Bess Wood, Bayhurst Woods and Poors Field, and the site is a substantial fragment of the formerly extensive Ruislip Park, at one time comparable to Enfield Chase.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
History

Period

Medieval (1066-1540)

Features & Designations

Designations

  • Green Belt

  • Nature Reserve

  • Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest

  • Reference: Ruislip Woods
Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Conservation

Principal Building

Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces

Period

Medieval (1066-1540)

Survival

Extant

Hectares

297

Open to the public

Yes

References

Contributors

  • London Parks and Gardens Trust