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Parks & nature in Romford
Country parks, woods, lakes and trails for burning off energy.
10 places 7 free to visit
from £1Forty Hall Farm
Enfield
A weekend farm wander with animals to spot and picnic space, plus a farmers market with activities for kids.
Dog friendlyFood on sitePicnic area
Hewitt's Farm shop
Orpington
A working farm shop with pick your own fruit and veg in season, plus Christmas trees and wreaths from December.
FreeHighgate Wood
London
Ancient woodland with a big playground, a sports field and a self-guided historic trail, and it costs nothing to get in.
Accessible toiletBlue badge parkingCaféPublic transport nearby+2 more
FreeJoyden's Wood
Dartford
Two waymarked woodland trails with a Saxon dyke to explore and free entry all year round.
Dog friendlyOutdoor playParkingPublic transport nearby+3 more
FreeKingston Beach
Shoreham-by-Sea
Free rock pools and a swim spot with limited parking, right by Shoreham-by-Sea.
FreeLeg O Mutton
London
A free mile-long walk round a quiet nature reserve, good for spotting herons, terns and roosting bats.
Outdoor play
FreeMeopham PYO
Gravesend
Fill a punnet with your own strawberries, apples or squash on a working Kent farm, weekends only from June to October.
Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféFree parking+2 more
Ruislip Lido Beach
Ruislip
A sandy stretch by a lake with woodland walks and craft sessions, though the splash pad and fishing are both closed for now.
ParkingPublic transport nearbyToilets
FreeSky Garden
London · ages 0-16
Free glasshouse gardens 35 floors up the City, with wraparound views you get for the price of booking ahead.
Accessible toiletBooking requiredCaféDog friendly+3 more
FreeWalthamstow Wetlands, London Wildlife Trust
London
Free wetland reserve with bird hides to explore and a visitor centre, all a short walk from Tottenham Hale.
Accessible toiletBaby changeBlue badge parkingCafé+6 more
Good to know: parks & nature in Romford
Are any of them free?
Yes, Highgate Wood, Joyden's Wood, Kingston Beach, Leg O Mutton and 3 more are free to visit.
What does a paid visit cost?
Paid entry starts from £1 at Forty Hall Farm. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.
Whereabouts are they?
You'll find parks & nature in Enfield, Orpington, London, Dartford, Shoreham-by-Sea and 2 more. Every place we list is in or around Romford, and each listing has the full address and directions.
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