Braywick Park
Braywick Park is a 12.7-hectare (31-acre) Local Nature Reserve in the Bray Wick suburb of Maidenhead in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.[1][2]
| Braywick Park | |
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | , Berkshire |
| OS grid | SU 896 800 |
| Area | 12.7 hectares (31 acres) |
| Managed by | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead |
Geography and site
The park features formal parkland with trees and wildlife habitats including grassland, woodland and a pond.[1]
History
The park was originally part of the estate belonging to Braywick Lodge.[3] In 1969, the 19th century mansion was demolished, but the stables were saved and refurbished in 1989 to provide a nature centre.[3]
In 1999 the site was declared as a local nature reserve by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.[1]
References
- "Braywick Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- "Map of Braywick Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. "Braywick Nature Centre | Braywick Nature Centre | The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead". .rbwm.gov.uk. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- "Where to go in Berkshire-Braywick Nature Reserve | Where to go in Berkshire". Wheretogoinberkshire.co.uk. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
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