Brief Description
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.
History
The woods were worked into the 20th century but in 1932-36 the estate passed into public ownership. Ruislip Woods was preserved as part of the Green Belt and designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1950.
Visitor Facilities
Opening is unrestricted.- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
Opening is unrestricted.Directions
Tube: Ruislip (Metropolitan, Piccadilly) then bus. Bus: 331, H13.
- History
Period
- Medieval (1066-1540)
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust