Brent Lodge, 204 Church Road, Hanwell, London W7 3BP
Brent Lodge Park
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1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
5.6A Hanwell park where a Millennium maze and riverside meadows sit beneath the Grade I listed Wharncliffe Viaduct. The grounds also retain a Grade II listed stable block, the last remnant of a manor house that burned down in the 1930s.
Brent Lodge Park is a well-equipped urban park rather than a remote wild place, but its combination of River Brent meadows, old riverside trees, the Millennium maze and Brunel’s striking railway viaduct gives a local visit more character than a standard green space.
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The experience
Allow around 1–2 hours for a relaxed park visit. Explore the Millennium maze, look across the meadows and River Brent, and take in the listed stable block and Wharncliffe Viaduct. Check current park hours and facility availability before setting out.
Things to do
Explore the Millennium maze
Visit the park’s Millennium maze, a distinctive feature highlighted by Ealing Council and the Ealing Parks Foundation.
Look across the Brent meadows
Spend time in the park’s hay meadows and among the riverside trees, which the council identifies as places to spot wildlife.
See Wharncliffe Viaduct from the park
Take in the railway viaduct from the park. The Ealing Parks Foundation describes its views as spectacular; a visitor account identifies it as Brunel’s Grade I listed viaduct, built in 1836–37.
Find the surviving stable block
Look for the Grade II listed stable block, which Ealing Council describes as the last remnant of the manor house that burned down in the 1930s.
Visit the animal centre
The animal centre is within the park, but it has its own opening hours. Check its current hours before making it part of your visit.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Around 1–2 hours
Quick park-and-viaduct visit
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Enter from Church Road or use one of the public footpath approaches described by Ealing Council.
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Explore the Millennium maze and the park’s riverside meadows.
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Look for the Grade II listed stable block and view Wharncliffe Viaduct from the park.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of Brent Lodge Park
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Check current park opening times and the animal centre’s separate hours before travelling.
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Combine the maze and meadows with time to explore the park’s listed stable block and views of Wharncliffe Viaduct.
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Use the café and public toilets if open; their current availability is not established by the supplied evidence.
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If continuing on foot, consider one of the public footpath approaches along the River Brent described by the council; check route conditions and distances before setting off.
Verified history
Ealing Council identifies a Grade II listed stable block in the park as the last remnant of an old manor house that burned down in the 1930s. Wharncliffe Viaduct is visible from the park; a supplied visitor account describes it as Brunel’s Grade I listed viaduct, built in 1836–37, and as an early major project for the Great Western Railway. The viaduct details are supported here by a visitor account rather than an official heritage source.
Hidden details
The manor’s surviving remnant — The stable block is more than an old park building: Ealing Council identifies it as the last remnant of a manor house that burned down in the 1930s.
A railway landmark above the park — Look up to the Wharncliffe Viaduct. It provides a striking historic landmark above the park; its Grade I listing and 1836–37 construction date are reported in the supplied visitor account.
When to go
April · May · June · July · August · A clear daytime visit suits the maze, meadows and viaduct views. Confirm park and animal-centre hours before travelling.
The council describes hay meadows and riverside trees, making the warmer growing season a sensible time to experience the park’s greenery. No precise flowering or wildlife calendar is established by the supplied sources.
The supplied sources do not specify path conditions or weather-related restrictions. Check conditions and current park information before visiting.
What to look for
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The Grade II listed stable block, identified by Ealing Council as the last remnant of the manor house that burned down in the 1930s
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the scale of Wharncliffe Viaduct above the Brent
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and the contrast between riverside meadow and mature trees.
The story
Brunel’s Wharncliffe Viaduct; the surviving stable block of a manor house destroyed by fire in the 1930s.
Best time to go
Spring and summer for the meadows and longer park visits; the viaduct and historic features can be explored year-round, subject to park opening times.
Choose a clear day if you want to appreciate the scale of the viaduct and spend time in the meadows. Park opening times and animal-centre hours may differ, so check before visiting.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Families · Walkers · History lovers · Wildlife lovers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
Ealing Council describes access from Church Road and several public footpaths. The park and Churchfields follow park opening and closing times; check current hours and access arrangements before travelling.
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Parking
Limited parking in the car park at the end of Church Road. Church Road parking is restricted during summer and at weekends; check on-site restrictions.
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Toilets
Public toilets are listed by Ealing Council; check availability before visiting.
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Food & drink
A café is listed by Ealing Council; check current opening arrangements.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The supplied Google place information reports a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Path surfaces and access to individual areas are not specified; check with the park before visiting.
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Around Brent Lodge Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
