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About Walpole Park
Walpole Park, located in the heart of Ealing, West London, is the beautiful background in which Pitzhanger is situated.
History of Walpole Park
Walpole Park was originally part of the extensive grounds of Pitzhanger Manor in the 18th and early 19th century. Sir John Soane commission John Haverfield to reshape the gardens, Haverfield created a picturesque garden with a curving ‘serpentine’ lane, a rustic bridge, and a plantation. Soane’s dog, Fanny loved to play in the gardens!
After Soane sold Pitzhanger in 1810, the property changed hands several times. In 1843, it was bought by Spencer Horatio Walpole, after whom the park is named.
By the mid-19th century, the Manor and its grounds were in decline. In 1900, Ealing Urban District Council purchased Pitzhanger Manor and the surrounding land. The council decided to transform the manor into a library and the grounds into a public park, officially opening Walpole Park to the public in 1901. Throughout the 20th century, the park was developed with various amenities, including playgrounds, a pond, and tennis courts.
In the early 21st century, Walpole Park underwent a significant restoration funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. This restoration aimed to revive the park’s historic landscape, reflecting the original designs of John Soane, while also upgrading facilities for contemporary use.
Present Day
Today, Walpole Park is a cultural hub, hosting various events, festivals, and outdoor performances run by Ealing Council. The corner where Soane’s cow yards and haystacks were situated became the site of The Rickyard, Pitzhanger’s education centre, events space and kiosk café.
It remains a beloved green space for both residents and visitors, offering historical charm and modern amenities.
Park Facilities:
- Accessible toilets
- Pitzhanger Pantry kiosk café
- Playground
- The Rickyard learning centre
- Walled kitchen garden
- Regency-planted beds
- Historic and wildlife information panels
- Fish pond with fountains
- Serpentine lake
We hope after your visit to Pitzhanger, you will take some time to explore the beautiful Walpole Park!
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Pitzhanger Manor and Walpole Park, Sir John Soane, 1802. © British Library Board.
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Pitzhanger Pantry
Pitzhanger Pantry is a kiosk café in Walpole Park, situated beside the playground next to our education space, The Rickyard
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