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Alexandra Gardens

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.50221, -0.26924

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • ☕Mint Cafe — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +25 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Robin, Woodpigeon +25 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Southern Green Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird, Hollyhock Weevil +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Southern Green Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird, Hollyhock Weevil +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Thames Path Kew Gardens diverted due to bank collapseWalking route
Named route
The Gruffalo TrailWalking route500 m
Named routeLength 500 mRound tripLocal walking route
Capital Ring link to Richmond stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring Section 07 (alternate)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Brent River Park footpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

137 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cycleway 40Cycling route
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Route CCycling route
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Route ■Cycling route
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LCN 33Cycling route
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LCN 75Cycling route
Named routeRef 75Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Newton Avenue, South Acton

📷 David Anstiss · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Newton Avenue, South Acton

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Gunnersbury ParkUrban park1.6 km→🌱Acton ParkUrban park900 m→🌱Chiswick House and GroundsUrban park2.1 km→🌱Ravenscourt ParkUrban park2.2 km→🌱Shepherds Bush GreenUrban park3.3 km→🌱Shepherds Bush GreenUrban park3.3 km→

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