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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- 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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About this place
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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.
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