
Brent Bends
Woodland and grassland line the River Brent, bringing nature into this industrial landscape. Part of Brent River Park,
Brent is a diverse and vibrant borough known for its mix of urban and green spaces. Home to iconic parks like Roundwood Park, Gladstone Park, and the open spaces around Wembley Stadium, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
From peaceful woodland trails to lively sports fields, Brent’s parks provide the perfect balance between relaxation and recreation. The borough’s many playgrounds, fitness trails, and community gardens make it a great place for families and outdoor enthusiasts.

Woodland and grassland line the River Brent, bringing nature into this industrial landscape. Part of Brent River Park,

The Welsh Harp, centred around Brent Reservoir, is one of London’s most important urban wild spaces. Designated a
Take a walking tour along the Lioness Line through Wembley Park, celebrating the historic achievements and lasting legacy
Funded by The National Heritage Lottery Fund, Wild in Brent (April 2021–Dec 2023) is a multi-stakeholder project that

Brent Borough Council sowed a 7-mile long ‘bee corridor’ of wildflowers to support dwindling bee populations in the

There are a number of conservation, food-growing and Friends of Parks groups in Brent who work with the

The River Brent Catchment Partnership or BCP represents a group of organisations working together to make the rivers

We are The Conservation Volunteers We bring people together to create, improve and care for green spaces. From
A community-driven project bringing Brent residents closer to nature through outdoor play, learning, and wellbeing initiatives. Led by Forest & Family with NCIL funding, the project has launched inspiring programmes like Stories By Moonlight, the Brent Forest School Scheme, and St Raphael’s Edible Garden to foster connection, sustainability, and community spirit.

In Greater London, planning authorities and environmental consultants rely on GiGL; the Greenspace Information for Greater London services for the most comprehensive source of high-quality environmental data in the region. Using this data is crucial for making informed decisions in planning and development.
This includes careful consideration of priority habitats and Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs).
GilGL’s interactive visualizations provide key environmental insights for each London borough, covering:
These insights are based on GiGL’s data as of April 2024 and are important considerations in planning.
To learn how these factsheets were created, download the description here.Â

Michael sits down with Dan Simonsen, Education Manager at the Linnean Society, to unpack the Our Local Nature

Walking artist and activist Morag Rose makes the case that loitering is a radical act of connection and

For more than fifty years Iain Sinclair has read London by walking it. In his London Walking Festival

This project offers gratitude to our volunteers, celebrates them and inspires new folk to get involved. Grassroots volunteer
Every purchase supports the National Park City movement.
All products in this collection are made with certified organic fabrics and printed in the UK in a renewable energy-powered factory.





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