Where is Oak Hill Park?

Oak Hill Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EN4 8XD), in the parish of Barnet, unparished area.

How do I get to Oak Hill Park?

The nearest railway station is Oakleigh Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode EN4 8XD.

Is Oak Hill Park free to visit?

Yes, Oak Hill Park is free to enter.

How do I get to Oak Hill Park?

The nearest railway station is Oakleigh Park, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EN4 8XD.

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Oak Hill Park

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Oak Hill Park — park in London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Oakleigh Park · 0.8 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Oak Hill Park, the nearest railway station is Oakleigh Park, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EN4 8XD, and entry to the park is free.

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Oak Hill Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in London Borough of Barnet, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.6378°, -0.1549°.

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Official information

Oak Hill Wood is a medieval woodland located in East Barnet, featuring a variety of ancient trees and wildflowers. Visitors can enjoy spotting wildlife, including bats, and exploring the scenic landscape, particularly beautiful in autumn.

From the Wikipedia article

Oak Hill Park is in East Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. It is one of Barnet's premier parks and received a Green Flag Award for 2009–10. It is a large area of parkland with a wide range of facilities, including an outdoor gym, a bowls green, football pitches, a golf course, three tennis courts, a multi-sports court and a play area for toddlers. Part of the park became Oak Hill Wood, a Local Nature Reserve in 1997. Pymme's Brook and Pymmes Brook Trail pass through the park. Oak Hill Park has been part of Parkrun since August 2011 There is access from Church Hill Road, Parkside Gardens, Daneland and Vernon Crescent.

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Background

History

Oak Hill dates back to at least the 11th century, as part of the Monkenfrith estate owned by the church. After the dissolution of the Monasteries it was sold in 1536–38 and remained in private ownership until the bulk of the estate – renamed Oak Hill in the late 18th century – was bought by East Barnet Council in 1930 following the death of its last owner Charles Edward Baring Young in 1928. Oak Hill House became the home of Oak Hill College, retaining some of the grounds, while the remainder became Oak Hill Park, established in 1933; The adjacent Monkfrith House existed until demolition in 1937, when the south-east corner of the estate was developed for housing. A monument to Sir Simon…

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Coordinates: 51.6378, -0.1549
District: Barnet
Parish: Barnet, unparished area
Postcode: EN4 8XD
Parliamentary constituency: Chipping Barnet
Nearest railway station: Oakleigh Park — 0.8 km
Opening: Open at all times
Official site: www.wildlondon.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q7073587 (CC0)
wikipedia: Oak Hill Park (Barnet) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Oak Hill Park - geograph.org.uk - 1728843.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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