Swan Lane Open Space, London

Name: Swan Lane Open Space
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1542 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Swan Lane Open Space is a public park in Whetstone in the London Borough of Barnet. It is the smallest of Barnet's sixteen 'Premier Parks'. It has a children's playground, a café, and a pond which was formerly used for model boating but is now covered with reeds and water plants. Much of it is mown grass and trees, including giant redwoods and a Cedar of Lebanon, but it also has more natural areas managed for nature conservation. ()

Elevation: 295 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°37'30"N, 0°10'42"W

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Barnet (Totteridge)London United Kingdom

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Swan Lane Open Space – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Mary the Virgin, Church of St Cyril of Turau and All the Patron Saints of the Belarusian People, Christ Church North Finchley, Finchley War Memorial.

1.2 miNE
Church
St Mary the Virgin, London
31 min walk • St Mary the Virgin is the Church of England parish church for East Barnet within the Diocese of St Albans. It is located on Church Hill.
0.6 miSW
Church
Church of St Cyril of Turau and All the Patron Saints of the Belarusian People, London
17 min walk • Church of St Cyril of Turau and All the Patron Saints of the Belarusian People is a wooden church in Woodside Park, London. It is the first wooden church built in London since the Great Fire.
1 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ Church North Finchley, London
25 min walk • Christ Church North Finchley is a Church of England evangelical church in 620 High Road, North Finchley, London. "Christ Church is a living evangelical Christian community based in North London.
0.9 miS
Memorial
Finchley War Memorial, London
22 min walk • Finchley War Memorial is located in Ballards Lane, North Finchley, outside the United Services Club. It was unveiled by Viscount Lascelles on the 13th November 1925, an event that was attended by thousands of people.
0.7 miSW
Museum
Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum, London
17 min walk • Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum in north London, England, is the only library outside Belarus to collect exclusively in the field of Belarusian studies. It was formally established as an independent institution in 1971 and is owned by a charitable trust.
1.2 miSE
Park
Woodhouse College, London
30 min walk • Woodhouse College is a single site selective state sixth form centre situated between North Finchley and Friern Barnet on the eastern side of the London Borough of Barnet in North London, England.
0.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Totteridge Green, London
18 min walk • Totteridge Green is a five hectare Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade II, in Totteridge in the London Borough of Barnet. It is also registered common land. The nature reserve is the land on both sides of the road, Totteridge Green.
1.3 miS
Church
Finchley Methodist Church, London
32 min walk • Finchley Methodist Church is a Methodist church in Ballards Lane, North Finchley, London.
1.1 miE
Park
Bethune Park, London
29 min walk • Bethune Park or Bethune Recreation Ground is a public park in Friern Barnet in the London Borough of Barnet. Most of it is mown grass, and it also has a large nature reserve area, a children's playground, a basketball court and a tennis court.
0.8 miS
Museum, Art museum, Classes and workshops
Arts Depot, London
22 min walk • The artsdepot is a multi-purpose cultural centre located in North Finchley, in the London borough of Barnet. It was officially opened on 23 October 2004 for the enjoyment and development of the arts in North London.
0.7 miNW
51°37'57"N • 0°11'18"W
South Herts Golf Club, London
18 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Swan Lane Open Space?

Nearby attractions include Oakleigh Park, London (8 min walk), Whetstone, London (8 min walk), North Finchley, London (15 min walk), Church of St Cyril of Turau and All the Patron Saints of the Belarusian People, London (17 min walk).

How to get to Swan Lane Open Space by public transport?

The nearest stations to Swan Lane Open Space:

Bus

Derwent Crescent • Lines: 125, 263, 626, N20 (3 min walk)
Swan Lane • Lines: 125, 263, 626, N20 (4 min walk)

Metro

Totteridge & Whetstone • Lines: Northern (11 min walk)
Woodside Park • Lines: Northern (15 min walk)

Train

Oakleigh Park (27 min walk)