Introduction
This is a fragment of a large 16th-century estate that is now divided by the M11 to form two distinctive parks, Ray Park to the west and Ashton Playing Fields to the east. The park has notable cedar, sycamore, horse chestnut, lime and oak, with a number of rose beds in the area of the house. Ray Lodge was converted into the James Leal Centre in December 2009. To the north of the house is an octangular late-18th-century walled garden.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
The park is open daily from 8am to dusk.
Directions
Tube: Woodford, (Central). Bus: 275, W14.
- History
Period
- 20th Century (1901 to 2000)
- Early 20th Century (1901 to 1932)
- Features & Designations
Designations
Green Belt
Site of Local Importance for Nature Conservation
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Period
20th Century (1901 to 2000)
Survival
Part: standing remains
Hectares
12
Open to the public
Yes