Parks · London
Hounslow Heath
In or near Thames Ditton.
Hounslow Heath — park in Greater London, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Feltham · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hounslow Heath is located in Hounslow, London, with the postcode TW14 0DR. The nearest railway station is Feltham, which is 1.7 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Hounslow Heath is a public park in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 82 km². Wikidata describes it as: "park in Greater London, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.4560°, -0.3890°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hounslow Heath is a local nature reserve in the London Borough of Hounslow and at a point borders Richmond upon Thames. The public open space, which covers 200 acres (80 ha), is all that remains of the historic Hounslow Heath which covered more than 4,000 acres (1,600 ha). The present day area is bounded by A315 Staines Road, A3063 Wellington Road South, A314 Hanworth Road, and the River Crane.
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Background
History
by Richard Wilson, 1770]] The heathland of Hounslow Heath originally covered an area underlain by Taplow gravel that now includes parts of Bedfont, Brentford, Cranford, Feltham, Hampton, Fulwell, Hanworth, Harlington, Harmondsworth, Heston, Hounslow, Isleworth, Stanwell, Teddington, Twickenham, and Heathrow. Hounslow Heath has had major historical importance, originally crossed by main routes from London to the west and southwest of Britain. Staines Road, the northern boundary of the present heath, was the Roman Road, Via Trinobantes. There are several historic references to Roman camps on or close to the heath. Continuous recorded history dates back to Norman times. In 1546, Hounslow Heath…
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- Coordinates
- 51.4560, -0.3890
- District
- Hounslow
- Parish
- Hounslow, unparished area
- Postcode
- TW14 0DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Feltham and Heston
- Nearest railway station
- Feltham — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.hounslow.info
Sources
- wikidata: Q5913296 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hounslow Heath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hounslow Heath - geograph.org.uk - 108662.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Hounslow Heath
Forests & woodlands · 0.3 km
Hounslow Heath Car Boot Sale
Farmers’ markets · 0.6 km
Hounslow Heath Golf Centre
Golf courses · 0.7 km
The Heathland School
Natural landmarks · 0.7 km
Islamic Integration Community Centre
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Hounslow Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.8 km
Pevensey Road Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 0.9 km
Baitun Noor Mosque
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Duke of Northumberland's River
Aqueducts · 1.0 km
Hounslow Jamia Masjid & Islamic Centre
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Feltham Hira Centre
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Pevensey Road Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hounslow Heath?
- Hounslow Heath is in London, United Kingdom (postcode TW14 0DR), in the parish of Hounslow, unparished area.
- What is Hounslow Heath?
- Hounslow Heath — park in Greater London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hounslow Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Feltham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TW14 0DR.
- Who owns Hounslow Heath?
- Hounslow Heath is owned by London Borough of Hounslow.
- Is Hounslow Heath free to visit?
- Yes, Hounslow Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hounslow Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Feltham, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TW14 0DR.