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Parks · London

Belhus

In or near Swanscombe.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Belhus — park and former country house in Essex, UK.

Belhus, parks in London

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Ockendon · 2.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Belhus is a public park in the United Kingdom. Owned by Thomas Barrett Lennard. Wikidata describes it as: "park and former country house in Essex, UK". Coordinates: 51.5105°, 0.2682°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Belhus is a golf course, country park, former stately home and manor in the parish of Aveley in Essex, England. The historic manor was known in medieval times variously as "Bellhouse, Belhouse (as commemorated by today's "Belhouse Avenue" in the village of Aveley), Bell House", etc. It is now part of the Thames Chase woodland planned for the area.

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Coordinates
51.5105, 0.2682
District
Thurrock
Parish
Thurrock, unparished area
Postcode
RM15 4QE
Parliamentary constituency
Thurrock
Nearest railway station
Ockendon2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Belhus?
Belhus is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM15 4QE), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
What is Belhus?
Belhus — park and former country house in Essex, UK.
How do I get to Belhus?
The nearest railway station is Ockendon, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM15 4QE.
Who owns Belhus?
Belhus is owned by Thomas Barrett Lennard.
Is Belhus free to visit?
Yes, Belhus is free to enter.
How do I get to Belhus?
The nearest railway station is Ockendon, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM15 4QE.