Albany Reach

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Middlesex

England

Albany Reach

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

Albany Reach is a picturesque nature reserve located in Middlesex, England. Spanning over a sprawling area, this reserve boasts a stunning combination of natural features, including a lake, pool, pond, and freshwater marsh, making it a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The centerpiece of Albany Reach is its expansive lake, which stretches out across the reserve. The lake is home to a diverse range of aquatic species, including various types of fish, waterfowl, and even the occasional otter. The calm, clear waters provide an ideal habitat for these creatures and make for tranquil surroundings.

Adjacent to the lake, visitors can find a peaceful pool, offering a smaller and more secluded area for relaxation and observation. This pool is often teeming with colorful aquatic plants and attracts a variety of bird species, such as herons and kingfishers, that come to feed and nest in the area.

Further into the reserve, a charming pond can be discovered. This smaller body of water is surrounded by lush vegetation, creating a serene atmosphere. The pond is home to frogs, newts, and a range of insect species, adding to the biodiversity of the area.

Finally, Albany Reach features a sprawling freshwater marsh, characterized by its wet and marshy terrain. This marshland is abundant with reeds, grasses, and other water-loving plants, providing a habitat for a variety of bird species, including ducks, moorhens, and grebes.

Overall, Albany Reach offers a diverse range of water features, each with its distinct natural beauty and wildlife, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful and immersive experience in the heart of Middlesex.

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Albany Reach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.398444/-0.33572286 or Grid Reference TQ1567. 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.

Grade II Listed see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1065454" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1065454">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>

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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Albany Reach is located at Grid Ref: TQ1567 (Lat: 51.398444, Lng: -0.33572286)

Unitary Authority: Richmond upon Thames

Police Authority: Metropolitan

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Bus Stop
Summer Road
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Crossing
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Noexit: yes
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Hampton Court Level Crossing
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Hampton Court Level Crossing
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Ferry Terminal
Flower show to Station
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Public Transport: station
Wheelchair: no
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Ferry Terminal
Flower show to Park and Ride bus
Ferry: yes
Note: In 2017 only one of three ferries had wheelchair carrying capability
Public Transport: station
Wheelchair: no
Wheelchair Description: Bridge to pontoon has steps both ends. 2017 Show: Only one of three ferries claimed to be wheelchair accessible.
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Crossing
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Bench
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Mini Roundabout
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Fountain
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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