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LADBROKE ESTATE

11 ha

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About LADBROKE ESTATE

The Ladbroke Estate was a substantial estate of land owned by the Ladbroke family in Notting Hill, London, England, and once known as Kensington Park. In the early 19th century it was gradually developed and turned into housing during the middle years of the century, as London expanded. Characterized by terraces of stuccoed brick houses backing onto large private garden squares, much of the original building remains intact today, and now forms the heart of one of London's most expensive and fashionable neighbourhoods.

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EstateGrade II listed park and garden

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
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· PaidPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Black-headed Gull, Coot +55 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Black-headed Gull, Coot +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Batman Hoverfly +31 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Batman Hoverfly +31 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed · last seen 2025; Plants — Japanese Knotweed · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
Barnes TrailWalking 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
Grand Union Canal (Paddington Arm) WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Belsize WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

241 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cycleway 3Cycling route
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LCNCycling route
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Route ■Cycling route
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Route (C27)Cycling route
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Route ■Cycling route
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Route QCycling route
Named routeRef QRegional cycle route

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