Havering Country Park

Greater London, London

Aging record Giant Sequoia Public access

A 19th-century carriage-drive avenue of giant sequoia on the ridge above Romford, east London. Free, open at all hours.

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Before you go

Access
Open to the public
Last checked
20 Jun 2026
Access note
Free, open public access; Havering Council country park, open at all times

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Botanical Field Guide

Field Access & Conditions

Canopy Weather Safety

High Winds Advisory

Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.

Bark Photography

Low-Angle Light

Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.

Estate Approach

EasyRoads Route Check

Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.

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In the Forest

Tree Radar for iPhone

Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.

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Redwood species here

Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)

Photos

  • Havering Country Park
    Credit: Dudley Miles / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
  • Havering Country Park
    Credit: jamie-aa / iNaturalist (CC BY)
  • Havering Country Park
    Credit: jamie-aa / iNaturalist (CC BY)

Evidence

Aging record

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Sources
4
Photos
3
Species
1

About this place

Compiled from the listed sources below — not a first-hand account.

Havering Country Park sits on the ridge above Romford in the London Borough of Havering, covering woodland, meadow and bridleways. Its standout feature is an avenue of giant sequoia, planted in the 19th century as a carriage drive to a former mansion, with many of the original trees still standing. Free and open at all times.

Sources

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Last updated: 20 Jun 2026

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