Braywick Park

Braywick Park is a park with a local nature reserve in the Bray Wick suburb of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England.[1] The nature reserve is owned by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.[2]

Geography and site

The park is 40 hectares (99 acres) in size.[3] The nature reserve within the park is 37 acres (15 ha).[4] The park features formal parkland with trees and wildlife habitats including grassland, woodland and a pond.[2]

History

The park was originally part of the estate belonging to Braywick Lodge.[5] In 1969, the 19th century mansion was demolished, but the stables were saved and refurbished in 1989 to provide a nature centre.[5]

In 1999 the site was declared as a local nature reserve by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.[2]

Fauna

The site has the following fauna:[6]

Mammals

Birds

References

  1. ↑ "Magic Map Application". Magic.defra.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
  2. 1 2 3 "Natural England - Special Sites". Lnr.naturalengland.org.uk. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
  3. ↑ The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (2015-09-28). "Braywick Park and Sports Ground | Maidenhead Parks and Open Spaces | The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead". .rbwm.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
  4. ↑ "Exploring the Thames Wilderness: A Guide to the Natural Thames - Richard Mayon-White, Wendy Yorke - Google Books". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
  5. 1 2 The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. "Braywick Nature Centre | Braywick Nature Centre | The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead". .rbwm.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-05-06.
  6. ↑ "Where to go in Berkshire-Braywick Nature Reserve | Where to go in Berkshire". Wheretogoinberkshire.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-05-06.

Coordinates: 51°30′45″N 0°42′36″W / 51.5125°N 0.7100°W / 51.5125; -0.7100

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