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
Visit the collection
- Wanstead’s little river once again shows its teeth
In December 2019, nature gave Wanstead Park an unexpected but very welcome Christmas present. - Nuru, Nina and Quinine Go To Wanstead Park
Inspired by the arrival of the three cows in Wanstead Park this summer, local artist Karen Humpage has created a painting to mark the …Continue reading "Nuru, Nina and Quinine Go To Wanstead Park"
- The Chestnut Trail
You never know what- or who- you might meet on the Chestnut Trail! It might be swans in winter dabbling in the snow, or …