Queens Road, Hendon, London NW4, United Kingdom
Hendon Park
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3.8
Wildland
1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
3.8Once part of the medieval Steps Fields estate, Hendon Park passed from the Goodyer family to the Kemp family before Hendon Council opened it to the public in 1903. Today, gardens, sports courts and a water feature sit alongside a Queen Elizabeth II memorial.
Hendon Park is a neighbourhood green space rather than a remote wildland. Its appeal lies in the mix of gardens, wildlife interest and everyday outdoor recreation, with a documented link to Hendon’s former estate landscape.
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The experience
Explore the gardens and water feature, or make use of the park’s listed sports and play facilities. Its history offers a reason to look beyond the everyday park setting.
Things to do
Explore the gardens
Barnet Council lists gardens among the park’s facilities; no particular garden route or seasonal display is specified.
See the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial
The council identifies the memorial as a feature of the park.
Choose a sports or play facility
Listed facilities include tennis courts, bowls, basketball, a multi-sports court, an outdoor gym, football and play areas for different age groups. Tennis court booking is directed through Play Tennis in Barnet; check arrangements for other facilities.
Look for the water feature and wildlife interest
The council lists a water feature and wildlife interest. No specific wildlife species or viewing location is identified.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · 1–2 hours
A short park visit
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Enter from the Queens Road side.
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Explore the gardens and water feature.
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If you want an active visit, choose from the park’s listed sports facilities or play areas.
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Make time for park history and recreation
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Explore the gardens and water feature.
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Use a listed facility that suits your visit, such as the outdoor gym, tennis courts, bowls, basketball or a play area.
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Pause at the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial and consider the park’s documented history as part of the Steps Fields estate.
Verified history
The park was originally part of the medieval Steps Fields estate, owned by the Goodyer family. The Kemp family owned it from 1868 until 1903, when Hendon Council opened the park to the public. Hendon Council became part of the London Borough of Barnet in April 1965. The park also features the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial.
When to go
· No specific time of day is established by the supplied evidence.
The available source lists gardens and outdoor facilities but gives no seasonal highlights or wildlife calendar.
For gardens and outdoor recreation, check the forecast and current facility arrangements before travelling.
What to look for
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Look for the Queen Elizabeth II Memorial and the park’s water feature. The historical record identifies the wider area as part of the medieval Steps Fields estate
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no specific surviving estate features are identified in the supplied evidence.
The story
Archaeology
Best time to go
No specific season is established by the available evidence; the park’s listed gardens and outdoor facilities offer reasons to visit in fair weather.
Choose a fair-weather visit for the outdoor gardens, courts and play areas. The supplied sources do not identify a particular season or time of day as best.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Families · Young children · 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
Barnet Council lists Hendon Park as a public park. Check current access and facility arrangements before visiting.
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Parking
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Toilets
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Food & drink
Barnet Council lists a café; check current availability before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source listing reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance. It does not establish path conditions or the accessibility of individual facilities; check before visiting.
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Cost
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Around Hendon Park
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
