Welcome to Headstone Manor Park
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Headstone Manor Park is close to Harrow and Wealdstone and Headstone Lane stations, and is an extensive park with several different habitats, flower beds, recreation areas, and the beautiful Yeading Brook (stream) which runs right through the park.

Historically, the area was farmland divided into individual plots, but today our large park (57 acres) provides plenty of green spaces, sport recreation grounds, children’s play area, and plenty of quiet areas to relax and enjoy nature.

Of special mention is the famous Manor House, Headstone Manor, which is a significant Grade 2 listed monument, which is right in the middle of the park surrounded by a beautiful moat, home to many ducks and geese right next to a lovely café run by the Museum.

Click here for the museum website: Headstone Manor & Museum

As part of the full park restoration in 2021, there are several flat easily accessible footpaths which take you through and around the whole park including the Museum, the new Wetlands, and the Flood Defence Scheme.

These two innovations were created to help prevent flooding in the North Harrow area and to clean up water entering the moat and the Yeading Brook.

As a result, they have transformed the park encouraging many water birds to become almost permanent residents!

Café and Facilities

As part of the heritage complex, there is a lovely café and gift shop run by the museum as well as public toilets.

These are managed by the museum and are open during museum opening hours (and in the summer and during events, extended hours).

Become a member of the Friends

It is free to become a member of the Friends of Headstone Manor Park (FoHMP) at any time of the year, and if you are unsure, pop along for a taster session on Thursdays from about 0930 and talk to us whilst we are working. (You can easily spot us in our bright yellow polo shirts)

All equipment, tools and training are provided for you to undertake a variety of tasks alongside our friendly and resolute team of volunteers.

As an added bonus, we have use of a pavilion to hide from the sun and rain where we can sit and relax whilst having free tea, coffee, and biscuits at the end of the session.

What the Friend’s group do

Our aim is to improve the use of Headstone Manor Park through events, activities, advocacy, and improvement.

We carry out and promote both environmental upgrades and practical conservation in the Park, including monitoring the water quality of the Yeading Brook, which is part of the River Crane Catchment.

We continue to promote the park as being vital to the physical, mental and well-being for visitors and residents from different socio-economic and culturally diverse backgrounds of the area, and we have strong council support which has advocated local residents to get involved in running events and activities in the park

The FoHMP provides support with the day-to-day management of our park and open spaces, as well as providing a year-round active adult and family friendly series of nature themed and crafting activities.

Support includes:

• Collecting litter

• Cutting back overhanging and encroaching branches and brambles to ensure the footpaths are kept clear 

• Maintaining and planting seasonal flower beds 

• Planting bulbs & Trees 

• Removing unwanted vegetation from The Yeading Brook

• Managing vegetation encroachment across the park in conjunction with Harrow Council’s Grounds Maintenance Team

• Rewilding areas including work on the new flood defence scheme

• Painting of vehicle Incursion Posts & Barriers 

• Cleaning and Maintaining Interpretation maps, signage & noticeboards

• Creating and maintaining living hedges in wildlife areas

• Helping maintain the Copse as a special nature area

• Running and helping at Events (walks, wildlife, and craft activities)

• Supporting other stakeholders in their events and activities

Park Facilities and Activities

We have a wide range of sports facilities in the park as well as a weekly range of health activities including:

• Flat accessible walking paths

• Tennis courts (recently refurbished) [Emma Wells Tennis]

• Football

• Outdoor Gym

• QiGong

• Over 60’s Mobility

• Yoga

• Walk and Yoga

• Mindful walks

• Nature Walks (Monthly Wednesday Wander and seasonal walks)

• Multi-use green pitches