Parks · London
Bow Creek Ecology Park
In or near City of London.
Bow Creek Ecology Park — park in the London Borough of Newham.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canning Town · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Bow Creek Ecology Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in the London Borough of Newham". Coordinates: 51.5121°, 0.0034°.
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Official information
Bow Creek Ecology Park is a natural space that provides a habitat for various wildlife species. Visitors can explore the park's diverse ecosystems and enjoy walking paths that offer views of the surrounding nature.
From the Wikipedia article
Bow Creek Ecology Park is a small open space along Bow Creek tidal estuary of the River Lea in Canning Town in Newham, in east London. It is operated by the regional Lee Valley Park system.
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Background
History
The park was created by the London Docklands Development Corporation (LDDC) in 1994, after a survey identified rare and unusual plant species in the area, some presumed carried in by shipping, such as Hairy Buttercup (Ranunculus sardous), Walthamstow Cress, and Unreel's Wormwood. During its final preparatory stages, ahead of its opening the park was the topic of an episode of a BBC educational series for schools called 'Science Zone', hosted by children's television presenter Steve Johnson. It was opened in 1996 by Eastenders actress Michelle Collins, host Steve Johnson, London Docklands Development Corporation project manager and ecologist Kieron Murphy, and local children from Woolmore…
Description
Bow Creek Ecology Park is a small park running alongside and underneath the Docklands Light Railway near Canning Town Station. The Bow Creek reach of the lower River Lea is a tidal estuary here in Lower Lea Valley. The park features small streams and ponds, an outdoor classroom, footpaths, observation points, and seating. It is an important resource for local education.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5121, 0.0034
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 0TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poplar and Limehouse
- Nearest railway station
- Canning Town — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.arebyte.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q4950627 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bow Creek Ecology Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bow Creek Ecology Park, Canning Town - geograph.org.uk - 441269.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bow Creek Ecology Park?
- Bow Creek Ecology Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 0TY), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Bow Creek Ecology Park?
- Bow Creek Ecology Park — park in the London Borough of Newham.
- How do I get to Bow Creek Ecology Park?
- The nearest railway station is Canning Town, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 0TY.
- Is Bow Creek Ecology Park free to visit?
- Yes, Bow Creek Ecology Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bow Creek Ecology Park?
- The nearest railway station is Canning Town, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 0TY.