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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Visit WalksPast: free self-guided local history walks
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- Friends Quiz Night Fun
Another lovely event was enjoyed by nearly one hundred Friends and supporters on Friday 24th November. Thanks to all who turned out on a… Read more: Friends Quiz Night Fun - They’re back
After an absence of more that two years, long horn cattle are once again at large in Wanstead Park. Quinine, Nina and Mara will… Read more: They’re back - Cuckoo’s boots or witches’ thimbles?
Two information boards have been installed around Chalet Wood which advise and inform about the bluebells which will soon burst into flower. Here is… Read more: Cuckoo’s boots or witches’ thimbles?