A very warm welcome
A very warm welcome to the Friends of Wanstead Parklands Website.
The Friends are a group of people who love Wanstead Park.
Once the site of one of England’s grandest houses, the Park still retains a 17th Century lake cascade unique to London.
It’s historical significance is complemented by its natural beauty, and provides a magical environment for the local community.
Now a Charity, our Mission is to raise public awareness of the history and ecology of Wanstead Park, fund improvements, and campaign for its preservation and enhancement.
We aim to represent the users of the Park, and are supported by an enthusiastic Membership and active Social Media following.
Please join us and help to ensure the Park remains the East London gem it is.
John Sharpe
Chair of Friends of Wanstead Parklands
Visit an online collection of historic images of Wanstead Park and its wider landscape
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- COWS COME HOME
Geoff Sinclair, Head of Operations at Epping Forest, explains why the City of London Corporation's cattle-grazing trial is good news for wildlife conservation. This … - Park User: International Dawn Chorus Day
When lockdown began I started walking every day in the park, listening to the birds. That was when I tried to try and begin … - June update from the Friends of Wanstead Parklands
We have all been preoccupied in recent months by the coronavirus pandemic. However, there has been plenty going on both in Wanstead Park and …Continue reading "June update from the Friends of Wanstead Parklands"