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Litter Pick Sunday

Sunday 9th June @ 11:00 outside the Temple.

Help keep Wanstead Park clean and claim your surprise gift!

Correct: it’s a green-eyed flower bee!

Get to know even more about bees and other insects by joining the Wren Group’s Bee Walk for Families on Sunday 9th June 10-12 a.m. by the Tea Hut (children MUST be accompanied by an adult).

More here.

Much Ado in the park

The East London Shakespeare Festival comes to Wanstead Park on 3 August with Much Ado About Nothing.

Tickets here.

Flyer here:

Go wild with your toddler!

Little Owls offers stay and play sessions designed to connect you with nature and build outdoor confidence.

Next sessions: Thursday 13 and 27 June at 10:30.

Download the flyer for full details:

Habitat Conservation Plans

The Corporation has published its plans for management of the habitats of Epping Forest.

Get a copy of the plans here

A very warm welcome

The Friends are a group of people who love Wanstead Park.

Once the site of one of England’s grandest houses, the Park still retains a 17th Century lake cascade unique to London.

It’s historical significance is complemented by its natural beauty, and provides a magical environment for the local community.

Now a Charity, our Mission is to raise public awareness of the history and ecology of Wanstead Park, fund improvements, and campaign for its preservation and enhancement. In particular we campaign to preserve the lakes, retain lake water levels and reverse any water losses.

We aim to represent the users of the Park, and are supported by an enthusiastic Membership and active Social Media following.

Please join us and help to ensure the Park remains the East London gem it is.

Peter Brimson

Chair of Friends of Wanstead Parklands

The Friends of Wanstead Parklands are supported by

FWP Facebook page
FWP titter account

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Visit an online collection of historic images of Wanstead Park and its wider landscape

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Visit WalksPast: free self-guided local history walks

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Leyton & Leytonstone Historical Society

View their events here