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Heather Park Open Space

3 ha

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

51.54211, -0.28166

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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
  • ☕Ace 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 parkingCaféParkingPlayground

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Family friendly

playground, café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, café, parking

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Holly Blue, Large White +81 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Small White, Holly Blue, Large White +81 more · last seen 2026

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Rock Dove, Carrion Crow, Starling +46 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Rock Dove, Carrion Crow, Starling +46 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Gruffalo TrailWalking route500 m
Named routeLength 500 mRound tripLocal walking route
Brent River Park footpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Capital Ring link to Greenford stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring link to Hanwell stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Capital Ring link to Harrow-on-the-Hill stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

74 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
LCN 47Cycling route
Named routeRef 47Local cycle route
LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Grand Union Canal towpathCycling route

'Recommended cycle route'

Named routeLocal cycle route
Route (40)Cycling route
Named routeRef (40)Local cycle route
Route (40)Cycling route
Named routeRef (40)Local cycle route
Proyer's PathCycling route
Named routePoint-to-pointLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Car park and railway lines by Heather Park Road

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Car park and railway lines by Heather Park Road

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Queens ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Roundwood ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Roundwood ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Gladstone ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Gladstone ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Acton ParkUrban park4.1 km→

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