Clitterhouse Road South, London NW2 1AP
Clitterhouse Playing Fields
Parkland
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3.6
Wildland
Under 1 hour
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Why it's Wildland
3.6A 44-acre stretch of open green space at the heart of Brent Cross Town, Clitterhouse Playing Fields is valued by local people as a place to walk, socialise and spend time outdoors. Plans to rejuvenate the fields include new routes, habitat improvements and sports and play facilities; check what is currently open before making a special trip.
Its appeal is its scale and openness within north London, together with a community-led story of how local people use and have helped shape the green space. It is a neighbourhood park rather than a remote or especially wild landscape.
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The experience
Come for an uncomplicated walk or time outdoors in a substantial open green space. For a more varied outing, check whether Our Yard at nearby Clitterhouse Farm is open and combine the fields with its community garden or café.
Things to do
Walk and spend time in the open fields
The fields are described as a regular place for local people to walk and socialise. No specific circuit or waymarked route is confirmed.
Under 1 hour
Visit Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm
At the nearby historic farm buildings, Our Yard has a community garden and café. Check its current opening arrangements before visiting; it is a separate venue from the playing fields.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A simple green-space visit
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Check current access and conditions before setting out.
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Walk through the playing fields using routes that are open on the day.
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Spend time in the open green space, then return the way you came.
Half day · Half day
Fields and community garden
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Check current access to the playing fields and opening details for Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm.
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Spend time walking or relaxing in the playing fields.
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If open, continue to Our Yard to visit its community garden and café.
Verified history
The supplied sources describe plans to rejuvenate the 44-acre playing fields and record that local people use them for walking and socialising. They do not establish a detailed historical account of the fields. Nearby Clitterhouse Farm is described by Our Yard as having roots dating to the 13th century; this history applies to the farm, not necessarily to the playing fields.
Hidden details
A stream is part of the park’s changing landscape plans — Clitterhouse Stream is mentioned in plans for landscape improvements and habitat creation. The supplied sources do not confirm which works are complete or whether there is public access to its banks.
When to go
· No particular time is evidenced; check current access and conditions before visiting.
The sources do not identify a preferred season or seasonal wildlife viewing opportunity.
No specific weather guidance is available. Check conditions and any site works before setting out.
Worth pairing with
Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm
A community garden and café at nearby historic farm buildings, with workshops and events. Check current opening days and event details before making it part of a visit.
What to look for
Notice the open scale of the fields and, if visible from a public route, Clitterhouse Stream. Proposed stream and landscape improvements should not be assumed to be complete or accessible.
The story
None confirmed for the playing fields. Clitterhouse Farm, a separate nearby site, has roots described as dating to the 13th century.
Best time to go
Any season for an open-air walk; check current conditions and facilities before travelling.
No specific seasonal or time-of-day advantage is established by the supplied sources. Check current conditions and any works before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
Families · Walkers
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
A large open green space in Brent Cross Town, described in local consultation material as regularly used for walking and socialising. The source row records a wheelchair-accessible entrance. Check current access and conditions before visiting, as the playing fields are part of a regeneration project.
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Parking
Parking information is not established for the playing fields. Check before visiting; some surrounding roads have parking restrictions, according to the Open House Festival listing for Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm.
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Toilets
Check before visiting. Toilets are listed for Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm, a separate nearby community venue; this does not confirm facilities at the playing fields.
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Food & drink
Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm has a community café, but it is a separate venue and its opening days and hours should be checked before visiting.
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Dogs
Check before visiting. Dog-walking arrangements were identified as a topic for consultation; current rules are not confirmed by the supplied sources.
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Accessibility
The source row records a wheelchair-accessible entrance. The Open House Festival listing describes step-free routes at Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm, not necessarily across the playing fields. Check route and surface conditions before visiting.
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Cost
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Water
Clitterhouse Stream is referenced in plans for the playing fields. No water-based activity or access permission is established.
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Around Clitterhouse Playing Fields
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
