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Boston Manor Park
Boston Manor Park is a historic park and is the setting for the fantastic Grade I listed Boston
Discover things to do in Hounslow
Discover the best of Hounslow’s green spaces and waterways. Find perfect spots to explore, play, or relax in its 22 wards, including Bedfont, Heston Central, and Isleworth. From riverside walks along the Thames to expansive parks like Osterley Park, there’s something for everyone.
Connect with local groups, enjoy nature trails, and make the most of Hounslow’s diverse outdoor spaces. The borough is also home to the Duke of Northumberland’s River and several nature reserves, providing an ideal setting for those looking to enjoy the tranquillity of nature.
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Places to Volunteer and Visit
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Bedfont Lakes Country Park
This large area of water, meadow and woodland is home to 156 species of bird and 390 species
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Cranford Park
Meadows, woods, the River Crane, hedgerows and a Ha-Ha! Visit for the Apple Day on 5th October and
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Kempton Nature Reserve
A popular spot for over-wintering birds. You can look out over this reserve from three bird hides and
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The Dragonfly Trail
The Dragonfly Trail is a circular route, 2.8 km in length, that runs along both banks of the
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Waterman’s Park & Brentford Ait
Stand in Waterman’s Park and look out across the river towards Brentford Ait and you will see the
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Chiswick Eyot
Look out across to Chiswick Eyot, home to Osier Beds, where small willows were grown and their shoots
Place to Visit
Duke’s River Walk
Walk from Twickenham to Old Isleworth (or the other way around) along the restored Duke of Northumberland River
Green Space Information in Hounslow
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:
- Data contributors
- Species records
- SINCs (Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation)
- Habitats
- Open spaces
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.
Ranger Projects and Stories
Crisis to Cultivation
The project was great for bringing people together: rather than being in their separate rooms the residents were
Hanworth Community Gardening Biodiversity project
The Hanworth Air Park Community Gardening/Biodiversity project is an ongoing project based on the park and uses the
Hounslows Harvest Mice
We worked with several organisations, Ealing rangers, community groups, and volunteers to obtain the resources, adapt them, meet
Do London Differently Podcast Ep 30 Moths, Ponds and the Power of Community Nature
In this interview, Aneel reflects on how curiosity can open up whole new ways of seeing the natural
Apply to be a Hounslow Ranger
We want to grow a generous, active, participatory community of volunteer Rangers, each of whom is capable of enhancing people’s connection with nature within their own neighbourhoods, working with other Rangers, and supporting the local groups they work with. Will you join us?
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