Belhus Woods Country Park

Ancient woodland, kid's play area, meadows and lakes

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From website: At Belhus Woods children can also enjoy story bags which are available from the visitor’s centre. These contain books, activity sheets and den building kits and can be used free of charge during your visit to the park.

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Site Contact Details

Email: country.parks@essex.gov.uk
Tel: 01708 865628
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Location

Aveley, South Ockendon, Greater London RM15 4XJ, England, UK

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Site Summary

121 hectares (300 acres)
Once part of historic Belhus Estate, designed by 18th century landscape architects Capability Brown and Richard Woods.
Ancient woodland, grassland and lakes.

Site History

Once part of the Belhus Estate owned by the Barrett-Lennard family.
Remnants of the 18th century park, laid out by Richard Woods and the landscape architect, Lancelot "Capability" Brown can still be seen.
The Long Pond was created in 1770 and still exists.
The Ice House is an 18th century brick-lined well, used as an early form of refrigerated storage.
A stench pipe disguised as a Tudor chimney also survives in the south of the park.
The ancient woodlands have changed little in shape and size since at least 1777. They are still home to rich communities of wildlife and are managed traditionally.

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