Welcome to
Bernays Gardens
Key Information
Welcome to Bernays Gardens
The delightful Bernays Gardens are located at the junction of Old Church Lane and Church Road and fall within ‘The Old Church Lane Conservation Area’. The gardens take their name in memory of two local Victorian Rectors. The first, Leopold John Bernays, was rector of St John’s Church from 1860-1883. He was also a chairman of the Stanmore Gas Company and also had an interest in the Colne Valley Water Co. Leopold gave the Bernays Memorial Hall which still stands in the Broadway in memory of his son Ernest who was drowned whilst on holiday in Ireland.
later his son Stewart F L Bernays became rector from 1898-1924, he too took an active part in local affairs and both Father and son were well thought of in the area.
The Bernays Gardens Community Group
The Bernays Gardens Community, are a small group of community volunteers (only one of whom is a professional gardener) restoring Bernays Gardens to a place for everyone living & working in the locality. Their participating members have told us how working with the team has contributed to their mental well-being - thus reducing stress and anxiety and at the same time improving their confidence and self-esteem.
When they took on the work the site was overgrown, flower beds had disappeared and trees were dying. They have reinstated one of the flower beds as a rose bed, and planted 50 rose bushes. They have planted over 500 daffodils, some poppies, new shrubs and plants and have been pruning and maintaining the trees. The Gardens are in a Conservation area so it is fitting that they be returned to their former glory.
Protecting or improving biodiversity - They have installed bat boxes and bird nesting boxes and bee/bug boxes and have created woodpiles to make areas more suitable for wildlife.
The Gardens are always open, and will continue to hold open day volunteer sessions and also host community events. In fact they have held two "free" open picnics with entertainment, and have been supported with sponsorship from local businesses, to achieve funding to continue their work.
All are welcome to join the group regardless of age or experience, so if you would like to help or take part, you can contact them
Via their Blog at: http://bernaysgardens.blogspot.co.uk
Via Twitter at: https://twitter.com/bernaysgardens
or on Facebook at:Bernaysgardenfacebook
Click on each park link below for more information
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The Belmont nature trail exists along the remains of an old railway line shut by Beeching in 1960s. Since then it has slowly re -wilded itself and has become home to an abundance of wildlife and plants. It is about a mile long and takes about 20 mins to walk it. It runs alongside Wealdstone cemetery and Byron park.
Address: Christchurch Avenue, Harrow HA3 5DJ
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Bernays Gardens is a small walled garden in Stanmore. The garden is a quiet place to sit, relax, and admire the peace. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the gardens.
Address: Church Road, Stanmore HA7 4AH
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Harrow Weald Recreation Ground is in Harrow Weald. The park offers open space ideal for casual walks and informal games.
Address: Harrow Weald Recreation Ground
Old Redding, Harrow Weald HA3 6SF -
Canons Park is listed as Grade II on the Register of Parks and Gardens. The park has several listed buildings. The King George V Memorial Garden is a walled garden in the park. It was originally part of the duke's kitchen gardens.
Address: Donnefield Avenue, Edgware HA8 6RH
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Chandos Recreation Ground was awarded Green Flag status in 2025
Address: Camrose Avenue, Edgware HA8 6BZ
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Harrow Recreation Ground was awarded Green Flag status in 2025
Address: Roxborough Road, Harrow HA1 1PB
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Headstone Green Community Group (HGCG) is a local group, working together to look after the new 'Headstone Green' park, located just off Pinner View and Umpire View (previously known as St George's Playing Field).
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Headstone Manor Park is located in North Harrow. The park provides over 50 acres of recreation grounds. We completed a full park restoration in 2021. This included new wetland to help with flooding in the area. There is also a footpath which goes around the whole park.
Headstone Manor is a significant scheduled monument. It is home to four historic listed buildings and a 14th-century moat. The museum will show you how Harrow became so unique. From the Stone Age to the arrival of the railways, Headstone Manor has seen it all.
Address: Pinner View, Harrow HA2 6PX
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Kenton Recreation Ground was awarded Green Flag status in 2025
Address: 73 Alicia Ave, Harrow HA3 8JZ
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Montesole Playing Fields has a range of amenities. It is a large open space with football pitches, tennis courts, and a multi-use games area. It also has a general children's area and allotment next to it.
Address: 1 Antoneys Close, Pinner HA5 3LP
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Pinner Village Gardens are owned by the London Borough of Harrow, located in the borough’s Pinner South Ward on the outskirts of Pinner town centre, and have entrances from Rayners Lane, Compton Rise, Whittington Way and Hereford Gardens. They are a 10-minute walk from Pinner tube station on the Metropolitan Line and provide 6.58 hectares for informal recreation. The park is supported by the work of the Friends of Pinner Village Gardens.
Address: Pinner Grove, Pinner HA5 5NZ
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Rayners Mead is located in North Harrow. There is access from Imperial Drive and Park Drive. There are two tennis courts and a children's playground.
Address: Rayners Lane, Harrow HA2 7LT
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Hatch End Playing Fields is located on Headstone Lane. The open space has two cricket pitches and football goals. There are car parking options on Uxbridge Road. You can also park by Hatch End's swimming pool and Harrow Arts Centre.
Address: Uxbridge Rd, Pinner HA5 4EA
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Roxbourne Park is located near Rayners Lane. There is a range of amenities at the park, including a miniature railway. In summer, children can enjoy train rides on it on Sundays. There is also access to Roxbourne Nature Reserve in the park.
Address: Cannon Lane, Pinner, Harrow HA5 1JF
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Roxeth Recreation Ground was awarded Green Flag status in 2025.
Located to the south of Northolt Road in South Harrow with entrances off Kingsley Road. The recreation ground provides nearly 7 hectares of open space with football, bowls and cricket facilities. The bowls green is home to Roxeth Bowling Club.
Address: Kingsley Road, South, Harrow HA2 8LF
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Stanmore Recreation Ground is located in Stanmore. The park has open space with football and bowls facilities. There is also a nursery in the park called Little Avanti Day Nursery.
Address: Stanmore Hill, Stanmore HA7 3DS
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Warren Lane, Stanmore, HA7 3HQ
The Belmont nature trail exists along the remains of an old railway line shut by Beeching in 1960s. Since then it has slowly re -wilded itself and has become home to an abundance of wildlife and plants. It is about a mile long and takes about 20 mins to walk it. It runs alongside Wealdstone cemetery and Byron park. These nearby open spaces and tall poplar trees attract parakeets, jackdaw and other interesting birds to this stretch. Foxes, voles, deer, hedgehogs and badgers have been seen along the trail.
Addrtess: There is a car park off Warren Lane HA7 3HQ
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The Close, Harrow, is a small, quiet, and charming public green space located in Hatch End, recognized for its community atmosphere. It is often managed in connection with local community groups, offering a peaceful setting for nature lovers and a valuable, accessible open space within the Harrow Borough.
Address: Situated in Hatch End.
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Peaceful green open space lodged between Cannonbury Avenue & Glover Road featuring a plethora of flora, fauna and wildlife.
Address: Cannonbury Avenue, Pinner
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West Harrow Recreation Ground is located on The Ridgeway. There is also a small car park and a coffee shop with a seating area. The park is the home ground for a few cricket teams and West Harrow Bowling Club. There is also a pre school in the park and a fitness boot camp.
Address: South Harrow, Harrow HA2 0RG
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Whitefriars open space is located in Wealdstone. The open space is made up of mainly grassland.
Address: Dalton Road, Harrow HA3 5NX
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Peaceful linear park with a stream side walk featuring a plethora of flora, fauna and wildlife; including a section of The Willow Tree Walk stretching into Hillingdon.
Address: Northumberland Road, North Harrow HA2 6RE
Name: Bernays Gardens
Location: Church Road, Stanmore
Postcode: HA7 4AH
What3Words: strike.market.finishing
Type of Site: Public gardens
Open to Public: Yes
Opening Times: 7:30am – dusk
Special Conditions: No dogs
Public Transport
Tube: Stanmore station (Jubilee Line)
Bus: H12, 340
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