Minet Country Park, Lake Farm Country Park Other Info: Friends Group
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Cranford Park Countryside Park Address The Parkway Cranford Middlesex TW5 9RZ Phone 020 8573 1443 e-mail [email protected] Size 58 hectares Former seat of the Berkeley family, Cranford Park is the surviving remains of a former country estate easy accessed from the M4 motorway. Several important historic features have been preserved, including an 18th century stable block and walled garden. Cranford Country Park is a historic countryside park that was originally the grounds of Cranford House (demolished 1945). This 144 acre park, still features a number of historical relics including a walled garden, icehouse, a restored 18th century stable block and the medieval St. Dunstan's Church and graveyard which was mentioned in the Domesday Book. It is known for the ghost of the Grey Lady who is said to haunt the park. The park offers visitors an opportunity to explore attractive parkland and woodland along the River Crane. Facilities include an information centre, toilets, car park, children's playground, an orienteering course and nature trails. The natural areas in the park include woodlands, wildflower meadows and wetlands that comprise of marshland, ditches and ponds. The River Crane also flows through the park. Cranford Park belongs to Hillingdon Borough council, but is managed by CIP in conjunction with Hounslow Borough Council. Onsite Facilities: Visitor centre Children’s play area Bridle route Orienteering route Car Parking Dogs Welcome Nearest Train Station: Hayes & Harlington Nearby places of interest: Minet Country Park, Lake Farm Country Park Other info: Friends Group .