Inventory Site Record

Barnes remained a rather inaccessible village until the railway arrived in 1846. The village centre is marked by Barnes Green and Pond where there are a variety of mature trees. The leafy character of Barnes is enhanced by Barnes Common to the south, to which the Green is connected via a small bridge over Beverley Brook. The Green is traversed by paths, most of which are flanked by mature trees including horse chestnut, London plane, and there are a number of seats, particularly around the pond, which provides a good habitat for water birds.

Site location:

Church Road/Barnes High Street

Postcode:

SW13 9HE

What 3 Words:

second.faces.diner

Type of site:

Public Open Land

Borough:

Richmond

Open to public?

Yes

Opening times:

unrestricted

Special conditions:

Facilities:

Events:

yes

Public transport:

Tube: Hammersmith (District, Hammersmith & City, Piccadilly) then bus. Rail: Barnes Bridge. Bus: 33, 485, 72

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Research updated:

01/05/2009

Last minor changes:

29/03/2026

Please check with the site owner or manager for latest news. www.richmond.gov.uk/parks_and_open_spaces

Re-landscaping around the pond has taken place since 2001.

Sources consulted:

John Archer, David Curson, 'Nature Conservation in Richmond upon Thames, Ecology Handbook 21', (London Ecology Unit) 1993 p84

Grid ref:

TQ219763 (521926,176309)

Size in hectares:

3.16

Site ownership:

Church Commissioners

Site management:

LB Richmond, Environment Planning & Review, Parks and Open Spaces

Date(s):

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:

Yes: Common (CL61 with Barnes Common)

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:

Yes

Conservation Area name:

CA

Tree Preservation Order:

Not known

Nature Conservation Area:

Yes - Local Importance (pond)

Green Belt:

No

Metropolitan Open Land:

Yes

Special Policy Area:

No

Other LA designation:

None

Barnes Pond, July 2000. Photo S Williams

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