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Frank Banfield Park

3 ha

Plan your visit

FamilyWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 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
  • Half Moon 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 parkingCaféParkingPlaygroundToilets

Best for

10 activities

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets; Urban park — family destination

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Grey Heron, Moorhen +59 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Grey Heron, Moorhen +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wandle TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Thames Path Kew Gardens diverted due to bank collapseWalking route
Named route
Capital Ring link to Balham stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Barnes Trail ExtensionWalking route

The 2.3 mile Trail, and the 3 mile Extension, have been designed to show Barnes at its best. The route is circular, so it doesn't matter where you start – just follow the silver 'Barnes Trail' discs set in the ground

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Beverley Brook WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Thames Tow Pathpublic footpath · 1.3 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.3 kmSurface gravelPath type: cycleway
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Cycling

257 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cycleway 3Cycling route
Named routeRef C3Regional cycle route
Route ■Cycling route
Named routeRef Local cycle route
Route (C27)Cycling route
Named routeRef (C27)Regional cycle route
Route ■Cycling route
Named routeRef Local cycle route
Route CCycling route
Named routeRef CRegional cycle route
Route QCycling route
Named routeRef QRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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