Introduction
Woodford Green is in two distinct sections, with a third and smaller green on the west side of High Road at High Elms. The southern section has perimeter horse chestnuts on its west side, with a poplar alley running through it. The main village pond remains and cricket has been played on the Green for centuries. A statue of Sir Winston Churchill, who was MP for Wanstead and Woodford from 1924-1964 was unveiled on 31 October 1959.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Opening is unrestricted.
Directions
Tube: Woodford; South Woodford (Central) then bus. Bus: 179, 201, 275, W13
Owners
City of London Corporation
- History
Period
18th Century
- Features & Designations
Designations
Conservation Area
- Reference: Woodford Green
Green Belt
Site of Nature Conservation Importance
Site of Special Scientific Interest
- Key Information
Type
Designed Rural Space
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
18th Century
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
Contributors
London Parks and Gardens Trust