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Dean Gardens

2 ha

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WildlifeBirdsFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • Mik Treatz — 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

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Pochard, Wigeon +58 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Pochard, Wigeon +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Epistrophe eligans, Meliscaeva auricollis, Southern Green Shieldbug +25 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Epistrophe eligans, Meliscaeva auricollis, Southern Green Shieldbug +25 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

26 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 Section 07 (alternate)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Brent River Park footpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Capital Ring link to Greenford stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

69 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33Local cycle route
LCN 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33Local cycle route
LCN 33 (spur)Cycling route
Named routeRef (33)Local cycle route
Cycleway 34Cycling route
Named routeRef C34Regional cycle route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
LCN 40Cycling route
Named routeRef 40Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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