One Tree Hill Open Space (Brent)
Brief Description
The land was bought in three phases by Wembley UDC in 1921, 1926 and 1938. The park now has numerous trees since its original appellation as One Tree Hill when it was a hill with a single tree, possibly an ash tree, since felled. It is a hilly park with good views towards Harrow on the Hill, Wembley Stadium and Barn Hill and towards central London. A line of black poplars follows the railway line and an avenue of Lombardy poplars crosses the park flanking a tarmac path. A wildlife area has been created in the southern part on a former allotments site.
Practical Information
- Site location:
- Norton Road/St James Gardens/Bridgewater Road
- Postcode:
- HA0
- What 3 Words:
- metro.hoping.jacket
- Type of site:
- Public Park
- Borough:
- Brent
- Open to public?
- Yes
- Opening times:
- unrestricted
- Special conditions:
- Facilities:
- Children's playground
- Events:
- Public transport:
- Tube: Alperton (Piccadilly). Bus: 79, 83, 187, 224, 245, 297.
- Research updated:
- 01/06/2009
- Last minor changes:
- 19/07/2023
Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.brent.gov.uk
Full Site Description
Sources consulted:
Brent Walks; Ian Yarham, Meg Game 'Nature Conservation in Brent, Ecology Handbook 31' (London Ecology Unit, 2000)
Further Information (Planning and Conservation)
- Grid ref:
- TQ178841 (517730,184190)
- Size in hectares:
- 10.5
- Site ownership:
- LB Brent
- Site management:
- Parks Service
- Date(s):
- 1921 - 1938
- Designer(s):
- Listed structures:
- None
- On National Heritage List for England (NHLE), Parks & Gardens:
No- Registered common or village green on Commons Registration Act 1965:
No- Protected under London Squares Preservation Act 1931:
No
Local Authority Data
The information below is taken from the relevant Local Authority's planning legislation, which was correct at the time of research but may have been amended in the interim. Please check with the Local Authority for latest planning information.
- On Local List:
- No
- In Conservation Area:
- No
- Tree Preservation Order:
- Not known
- Nature Conservation Area:
- Yes - Borough Importance II - see note
- Green Belt:
- No
- Metropolitan Open Land:
- No
- Special Policy Area:
- No
- Other LA designation:
- Nature Conservation: small area in south (0.9ha). Public Open Space
Photos
One Tree Hill, View from top, June 2001. Photo: S Williams
2001 
2001 
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