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South Kilburn Open Space

1 ha

📷 David Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.53144, -0.19781

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParkingPlayground

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Coot, Woodpigeon, Canada Goose +62 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Coot, Woodpigeon, Canada Goose +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Batman Hoverfly +79 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Marmalade Hoverfly, Batman Hoverfly +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Jubilee Walkway (Camden Loop)Walking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
SALSA route (Acton Swimming Baths)Walking route

Sustainable Access to Leisure Sites and Amenities (SALSA) Project route.

Named route
Jubilee Walkway (Jubilee Loop)Walking route

The 'Jubilee Loop' of the Jubilee Walkway. Recommended start point: Charing Cross station

Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Diana Princess of Wales Memorial WalkWalking route

Walking route through London Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park and St. James Park, dedicated to the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales.

Named routeRef DianaRound tripLocal walking route
Jubilee Greenway (section 2)Walking route
Named routeRef JGRegional walking route
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Cycling

199 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Quietway 15 (proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef Q15
Route QCycling route
Named routeRef QRegional cycle route
Route QCycling route
Named routeRef QRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 6 (proposed)Cycling route
Named routeNational Cycle Network
Cycleway 55Cycling route
Named routeRef C55Regional cycle route
LCN 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Play area, South Kilburn Open Space

📷 David Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Play area, South Kilburn Open Space

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Queens ParkUrban park1 km→🌱Queens ParkUrban park1 km→🌱Hampstead CemeteryUrban park2.7 km→🌱Hampstead CemeteryUrban park2.7 km→🌱Roundwood ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Roundwood ParkUrban park3.2 km→

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