Willow Plantation

Wood, Forest in Middlesex

England

Willow Plantation

Fountain Court, Hampton Court Palace Looking towards the north range from one of the cloisters around the court. It has been little altered since its creation by Sir Christopher Wren between 1689 and 1694. The ranges are some of the finest Baroque elevations in England. They hold state and private apartments built for William III and Mary II and used by the royal family until the mid-eighteenth century.
Fountain Court, Hampton Court Palace Credit: Paul Harrop

Willow Plantation, located in Middlesex, is a sprawling estate known for its picturesque woodlands and lush forests. Situated in a tranquil and idyllic setting, this plantation offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

The plantation is renowned for its abundant willow trees, which give the estate its name. These majestic trees provide a stunning backdrop, with their graceful branches swaying in the wind. The willows also serve as a habitat for various species of birds and wildlife, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

The woodlands surrounding Willow Plantation are a nature lover's paradise. The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including towering oak trees, vibrant wildflowers, and meandering streams. Visitors can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the forest by taking leisurely walks or engaging in activities such as hiking and picnicking.

In addition to its natural beauty, Willow Plantation offers various amenities to enhance visitors' experience. The estate features well-maintained trails and pathways, allowing visitors to explore the woodlands with ease. There are also designated picnic areas and seating spots strategically placed throughout the plantation, providing visitors with the opportunity to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Whether it's a leisurely stroll through the willow trees or a more adventurous hike through the forest, Willow Plantation in Middlesex offers a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts and those seeking solace in the beauty of the natural world.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.416346/-0.35217199 or Grid Reference TQ1469. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fountain Court, Hampton Court Palace Looking towards the north range from one of the cloisters around the court. It has been little altered since its creation by Sir Christopher Wren between 1689 and 1694. The ranges are some of the finest Baroque elevations in England. They hold state and private apartments built for William III and Mary II and used by the royal family until the mid-eighteenth century.
Fountain Court, Hampton Court Palace
Looking towards the north range from one of the cloisters around the court. It has been little altered since its creation by Sir Christopher Wren between 1689 and 1694. The ranges are some of the finest Baroque elevations in England. They hold state and private apartments built for William III and Mary II and used by the royal family until the mid-eighteenth century.
Henry VIII's kitchens at Hampton Court Palace The kitchens <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/henry-viii-s-kitchens-at-hampton-court/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.hrp.org.uk/hampton-court-palace/history-and-stories/henry-viii-s-kitchens-at-hampton-court/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> were the largest in Tudor England. Two hundred staff worked to produce over 800 meals a day for the royal household of Henry VIII. Some current staff, in period costume, recreate Tudor techniques for visitors, although the covid-protection masks they wear are a more contemporary touch.
Henry VIII's kitchens at Hampton Court Palace
The kitchens LinkExternal link were the largest in Tudor England. Two hundred staff worked to produce over 800 meals a day for the royal household of Henry VIII. Some current staff, in period costume, recreate Tudor techniques for visitors, although the covid-protection masks they wear are a more contemporary touch.
Terrace, Hampton Court Palace This runs along the south side of the palace above the Privy Garden.
Terrace, Hampton Court Palace
This runs along the south side of the palace above the Privy Garden.
Pumpkin patch, Hampton Court A pair of woven willow figures among the ripening squashes and gourds in the walled kitchen garden to the north-west of the palace.
Pumpkin patch, Hampton Court
A pair of woven willow figures among the ripening squashes and gourds in the walled kitchen garden to the north-west of the palace.
Sunflowers, Hampton Court An extensive bed of the flowers in the north-eastern corner of the large walled kitchen gardens at the palace.
Sunflowers, Hampton Court
An extensive bed of the flowers in the north-eastern corner of the large walled kitchen gardens at the palace.
Clock Court, Hampton Court Palace With the eponymous astronomical timepiece in the gatehouse seen here, it was installed in 1540. It has been restored twice, most recently back to its original form in 2007-8. The gatehouse is also known as Anne Boleyn's gate.
Clock Court, Hampton Court Palace
With the eponymous astronomical timepiece in the gatehouse seen here, it was installed in 1540. It has been restored twice, most recently back to its original form in 2007-8. The gatehouse is also known as Anne Boleyn's gate.
Cloister, Hampton Court Palace One of the passages that run around the edge of Fountain Court. This one is under the north range which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
Cloister, Hampton Court Palace
One of the passages that run around the edge of Fountain Court. This one is under the north range which was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
Privy Garden, Hampton Court Looking towards the south face of Hampton Court Palace across the Privy (ie private) Garden, a restoration of William III's baroque Privy Garden of 1702. The grounds were recreated using the original plant varieties.
Privy Garden, Hampton Court
Looking towards the south face of Hampton Court Palace across the Privy (ie private) Garden, a restoration of William III's baroque Privy Garden of 1702. The grounds were recreated using the original plant varieties.
Lion Gates, Hampton Court Seen from inside the park, the entrance to the palace grounds (not currently in use) at their northern end, opposite Bushey Park and close to the famous maze. They are said to have been designed by Christopher Wren for Queen Anne and George I.
Lion Gates, Hampton Court
Seen from inside the park, the entrance to the palace grounds (not currently in use) at their northern end, opposite Bushey Park and close to the famous maze. They are said to have been designed by Christopher Wren for Queen Anne and George I.
Pond Garden, Hampton Court To the west of the Privy Garden, this sunken garden was once a medieval fish farm. The drained, south-facing walled compartments provided shelter for tender exotic plants, particularly those collected by Mary II from all over the world.

The glasshouse visible in the distance contains the Great Vine, thought to be the oldest (and largest) in the world, a Black Hamburg eating variety, planted in 1768 by Lancelot Capability Brown.
Pond Garden, Hampton Court
To the west of the Privy Garden, this sunken garden was once a medieval fish farm. The drained, south-facing walled compartments provided shelter for tender exotic plants, particularly those collected by Mary II from all over the world. The glasshouse visible in the distance contains the Great Vine, thought to be the oldest (and largest) in the world, a Black Hamburg eating variety, planted in 1768 by Lancelot Capability Brown.
Sunken garden, Hampton Court One of the hedged formal gardens in the Pond Garden to the west of the Privy Garden. This was once a medieval fish farm. The drained, south-facing walled compartments provided shelter for tender exotic plants, particularly those collected by Mary II from all over the world.
Sunken garden, Hampton Court
One of the hedged formal gardens in the Pond Garden to the west of the Privy Garden. This was once a medieval fish farm. The drained, south-facing walled compartments provided shelter for tender exotic plants, particularly those collected by Mary II from all over the world.
Over the garden wall, Hampton Court Looking from the Pond Garden at Hampton Court Palace towards the Thames and Hampton Court Bridge.
Over the garden wall, Hampton Court
Looking from the Pond Garden at Hampton Court Palace towards the Thames and Hampton Court Bridge.
Car show, Hampton Court Seen from the Privy Garden, a few of the many hundreds of rare and expensive cars on display at the 'Concours of Elegance' held in Hampton Court Park which, as a result, was off limits to visitors to the palace.
Car show, Hampton Court
Seen from the Privy Garden, a few of the many hundreds of rare and expensive cars on display at the 'Concours of Elegance' held in Hampton Court Park which, as a result, was off limits to visitors to the palace.
Old Milestone A308, Hampton Court Road Carved stone post by the A308, in parish of TEDDINGTON AND HAMPTON (RICHMOND UPON THAMES District), Hampton Court Road, Hampton, opposite Western end of Taggs Island; opposite Boat House, East of St Alban's Lodge, in park, on South side of road. Erected by the Staines & Hampton turnpike trust in the 19th century. Eastern face see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6060937">TQ1469 : Old Milestone by the A308, Hampton Court Road, Hampton</a>

Inscription reads:-
HAMPTON / COURT / BRIDGE / VI / FURLONGS / KINGSTON / BRIDGE / II / MILES //
HAMPTON / PARISH // 
SUNBURY / II / MILES / STAINES / VII / MILES / WINDSOR / XIII / MILES

Rivet benchmark on top representing 11.3 m ASL.

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Milestone Society National ID: MX_STHP07
Old Milestone A308, Hampton Court Road
Carved stone post by the A308, in parish of TEDDINGTON AND HAMPTON (RICHMOND UPON THAMES District), Hampton Court Road, Hampton, opposite Western end of Taggs Island; opposite Boat House, East of St Alban's Lodge, in park, on South side of road. Erected by the Staines & Hampton turnpike trust in the 19th century. Eastern face see TQ1469 : Old Milestone by the A308, Hampton Court Road, Hampton Inscription reads:- HAMPTON / COURT / BRIDGE / VI / FURLONGS / KINGSTON / BRIDGE / II / MILES // HAMPTON / PARISH // SUNBURY / II / MILES / STAINES / VII / MILES / WINDSOR / XIII / MILES Rivet benchmark on top representing 11.3 m ASL. Grade II Listed see LinkExternal link Milestone Society National ID: MX_STHP07
Hampton Court Palace Summer crowds at the main entrance to the palace in the mid 50's.
Hampton Court Palace
Summer crowds at the main entrance to the palace in the mid 50's.
Hampton Court - view from grounds to northwest of palace This is a general view of the western façade of Hampton Court Palace from the grounds to its west.
Hampton Court - view from grounds to northwest of palace
This is a general view of the western façade of Hampton Court Palace from the grounds to its west.
Hampton Court - Western façade The western façade of the vast Hampton Court is what greets visitors as they approach from the road or car park.
Hampton Court - Western façade
The western façade of the vast Hampton Court is what greets visitors as they approach from the road or car park.
Hampton Court - West Gate The main entrance to the palace of Hampton Court, this is the West Gate.
Hampton Court - West Gate
The main entrance to the palace of Hampton Court, this is the West Gate.
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Willow Plantation is located at Grid Ref: TQ1469 (Lat: 51.416346, Lng: -0.35217199)

Unitary Authority: Richmond upon Thames

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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Located within 500m of 51.416346,-0.35217199
Cyclestreets Id: 44511
Lat/Long: 51.4170023/-0.3533697
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Check Date: 2022-06-12
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4175416/-0.3511618
Canadian Totem Pole
Historic: monument
Lat/Long: 51.4132996/-0.3509108
Bench
Backrest: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4141896/-0.346396
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.4168029/-0.3450595
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.415882/-0.345029
Bus Stop
Park Close
Bus: yes
Local Ref: M
Naptan AtcoCode: 490010757S
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Park Close
Naptan Indicator: Stop M
Naptan Street: HAMPTON HIGH STREET
Naptan Verified: no
Network: London Buses
Network Wikidata: Q1192411
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 59207
Source Ref: naptan
Lat/Long: 51.4158658/-0.3590372
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4202394/-0.3487734
The Waterhouse Plantation
Hiking: yes
Information: map
Map Size: region
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4150168/-0.3507824
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4163191/-0.3467502
Ford: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4161722/-0.3467143
Turning Circle
Diameter: 8m
Lat/Long: 51.4148603/-0.3501412
Waterway: weir
Lat/Long: 51.4148786/-0.35228
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Height: 2
Material: wood
Motor Vehicle: no
Lat/Long: 51.4149614/-0.3506495
Information: map
Map Type: topo
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4149522/-0.3505349
Direction: 170
Information: map
Map Size: Bushy_Park
Map Type: topo
Operator: Royal Parks
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4174614/-0.3512701
Direction: 170
Information: map
Map Size: Bushy_Park
Map Type: topo
Operator: The Royal Parks
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 51.4174583/-0.3512979
Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 51.4173596/-0.351273
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.4179044/-0.3493753
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 8
Lat/Long: 51.4125981/-0.3505043
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 51.4150598/-0.3504514
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 51.4150196/-0.3503481
Bench
Backrest: yes
Description: Ivy Elizabeth Stevenson
Material: wood
Seats: 4
Lat/Long: 51.4142535/-0.3506043
Waterway: weir
Lat/Long: 51.4124158/-0.3513228
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 14
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4185386/-0.3581167
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 36
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 51.4185423/-0.3579336
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4185102/-0.3580232
Bicycle Repair Station
Service Bicycle Pump: yes
Service Bicycle Stand: yes
Service Bicycle Tools: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4185596/-0.3579121
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: Inside the front entrance of the Hampton Pool building, on the wall to the right of the doors.
Emergency: defibrillator
Indoor: yes
Lat/Long: 51.4184938/-0.3580982
Cafe
Sun Deck Cafe
Addr City: Hampton
Addr Housename: Hampton Swimming Baths
Addr Postcode: TW12 2ST
Addr Street: High Street Hampton
Diet Vegetarian: no
Fhrs Id: 1574815
Fixme: Location is guessed
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-18:00
Source: FHRS Open Data
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Website: https://www.hamptonpool.co.uk/4-concerts-and-activities/4_cafe.htm
Lat/Long: 51.4184513/-0.3579945
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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