Cultural stroll in Kneller

Walks, England, Greater London, Richmond upon Thames

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  • Step 1: This accessible walk around Kneller Gardens explores some of the history and ecology of the park and linked green spaces.

  • Step 2: Most of the walk is wheelchair accessible and there are plenty of benches along the way to take a rest and enjoy the surroundings.

  • The history and ecology of the landscape have informed the park that we see today, but you need to know where to look to unlock the secrets.

    Step 3: The history and ecology of the landscape have informed the park that we see today, but you need to know where to look to unlock the secrets.

  • Godfrey the owl stands at the entrance to Kneller Gardens on Meadway. He was carved from a decayed ash tree and named after Godfrey Kneller.

    Step 4: Godfrey the owl stands at the entrance to Kneller Gardens on Meadway. He was carved from a decayed ash tree and named after Godfrey Kneller.

  • Nearby Kneller Hall was owned by Godfrey Kneller and was a summer retreat.  The park was named after him when it was opened in 1932.

    Step 5: Nearby Kneller Hall was owned by Godfrey Kneller and was a summer retreat. The park was named after him when it was opened in 1932.

  • Take the path that follows the river. This majestic London Plane tree predates the park. The land was farmland owned by Warren Farm.

    Step 6: Take the path that follows the river. This majestic London Plane tree predates the park. The land was farmland owned by Warren Farm.

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