Where is Warley Place?

Warley Place is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM14 5LN), in the parish of Brentwood, unparished area.

How do I get to Warley Place?

The nearest railway station is Brentwood, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM14 5LN.

Who runs Warley Place?

Warley Place is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.

Is Warley Place a listed building?

Warley Place is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.

Is Warley Place free to visit?

Yes, Warley Place is free to enter.

How do I get to Warley Place?

The nearest railway station is Brentwood, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM14 5LN.

Are dogs allowed at Warley Place?

Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.

Wildlife reserves · London

Warley Place

In or near Havering-atte-Bower.

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Warley Place — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.

Warley Place, wildlife reserves in Essex — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–4 h
Best time of year: Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station: Brentwood · 2.2 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Warley Place is located in Brentwood, Essex, with the postcode CM14 5LN. The nearest railway station is Brentwood, approximately 2.2 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.

Directions on Google Maps →

Visit on essexwt.org.uk

Warley Place is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 13 km². Heritage designation: Grade II listed park and garden. Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.5958°, 0.2851°.

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Summary from the official site

Warley Place is a 25-acre nature reserve that was once home to famous Edwardian gardens created by Ellen Willmott. Visitors can enjoy a variety of seasonal flowers, trees, and wildlife, including birds and butterflies, while exploring the restored gardens and remaining structures.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

Warley Place is a 10.1-hectare (25-acre) nature reserve south of Brentwood in Great Warley, Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust and the former garden structures are Grade II listed. The now demolished house was home to renowned horticulturalist Ellen Willmott. There is access next to the Thatchers Arms pub at the junction of Warley Road and Dark Lane.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

At the time of the dissolution of the monasteries in the 16th century, the land at Warley Park was part of a larger estate that came into the ownership of the Gonson family. In 1627, the estate was split between four daughters as part of an inheritance, with the title of the manor of Great Warley going to Sir Richard Browne, the son of Thomasine, one of the daughters. Warley Place, which had been built in the early part of the 17th century was inherited by the Flemings, the heirs of another of the sisters. The estate would pass through several owners, with Thomas Adams commissioned James Gandon to remodel the hall in 1777, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy but the work was never…

Description

The garden is currently on the Historic England at risk list, as numerous ruinous structures surviving from Willmott's garden remain in need of urgent repairs. Other than the Alpine Ravine, the garden, there was:

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.5958, 0.2851
County: Essex
District: Brentwood
Parish: Brentwood, unparished area
Postcode: CM14 5LN
Parliamentary constituency: Brentwood and Ongar
Phone: 01277 231367
Nearest railway station: Brentwood — 2.2 km
Opening: Daily during daylight hours
Official site: www.essexwt.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q28401193 (CC0)
wikipedia: Warley Place (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Daffodils in West Meadow, Warley Place. - geograph.org.uk - 1218587.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Warley Place?: Warley Place is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM14 5LN), in the parish of Brentwood, unparished area.
What is Warley Place?: Warley Place — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
How do I get to Warley Place?: The nearest railway station is Brentwood, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM14 5LN.
Who runs Warley Place?: Warley Place is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
Is Warley Place a listed building?: Warley Place is officially recognised as Grade II listed park and garden listed.
Is Warley Place free to visit?: Yes, Warley Place is free to enter.
How do I get to Warley Place?: The nearest railway station is Brentwood, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM14 5LN.
Are dogs allowed at Warley Place?: Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.