Ravensbury Park, Nature reserve in Merton, United Kingdom.
Ravensbury Park is a nature reserve stretching across 7 hectares along the River Wandle, with woodland, lakes, and ponds throughout the grounds. Walking paths connect different areas, and there is an outdoor gym and children's playground available for visitors.
In the 18th century, the land was part of Ravensbury Manor Estate, where John Arbuthnott designed gardens and established riverside walks. Local authorities later purchased the grounds in the 1920s to convert it into public green space for the community.
The local councils acquired this land in the 1920s to keep it open for the public and protect its natural character. Today, visitors come to walk along the river and experience a quieter side of the neighborhood away from surrounding streets.
The best time to visit is on quieter weekdays or early mornings when the paths are less crowded. The ground is mostly flat and easy to walk through, with clear routes throughout the site.
The foundations of the former Ravensbury Manor house lie hidden beneath the woodland and ivy scattered across the park, visible only to those who look closely. These remains connect the modern grounds to its aristocratic past and show how the landscape transformed over time.
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