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In medieval times the site was commonland. The southern part was later used for brick-earth extraction in the 1870s, and there was a market garden in the south-east. In 1886 Acton Local Board began to purchase land for the public park from various owners, including the Goldsmiths' Company whose almshouses overlook the park. It was opened to the public in 1888, laid out with radiating avenues of mature trees enclosing large grassed open spaces, with a sunken garden of rhododendrons and shrubs. Some of the trees may predate the municipal planting. By the early C20th there was a bandstand, now a circular flower bed, and other facilities were added, including the bowling green and cafe. In the early C21st a new community garden was created. |
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| Site location: |
Uxbridge Road/The Vale/East Churchfield Road/East Acton Avenue, Acton |
| Postcode: |
W3 |
| Type of site: |
Public Park |
| Date(s): |
1888 |
| Designer(s): |
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| Listed structures: |
LBII: James Radcliffe Memorial Obelisk |
| Borough: |
Ealing |
| Site ownership: |
LB Ealing |
| Site management: |
Parks & Countryside Service/Friends of Acton Park. (Grounds Maintenance: 020 8758 5744; Acton Ranger Base 020 8740 1855.) |
| Open to public? |
Yes |
| Opening times: |
closed dusk |
| Special conditions: |
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| Facilities: |
Bowling green, tennis courts, playground, Apple Play Centre, café open all year round from 7am |
| Events: |
Heritage Trail, Acton Extravaganza, Fun Fair, Circus and other events |
| Public transport: |
Rail: Acton Central. Tube: Turnham Green (District/Piccadilly) then walk. Bus: 207, 266, 607. |
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The information shown above was correct at the time of the last update 01/09/2001
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.ealing.gov.uk
