Braywick Park

Braywick Park is a 12.7-hectare (31-acre) Local Nature Reserve in the Braywick suburb of Maidenhead in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.[1][2]

Braywick Park
Tree fungus in Braywick Park
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
Location, Berkshire
OS gridSU 896 800
Area12.7 hectares (31 acres)
Managed byRoyal 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]

Fauna

The site has the following fauna:[4]

Mammals

Birds
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References
  1. "Braywick Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  2. "Map of Braywick Park". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  3. 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.
  4. "Where to go in Berkshire-Braywick Nature Reserve | Where to go in Berkshire". Wheretogoinberkshire.co.uk. Retrieved 6 May 2017.

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