Ravenscourt Park

The 13-hectare open space is well used and loved by local residents and visitors, particularly its wildlife habitats, play facilities, tennis and basketball courts, and its popular tea-house and garden centre.

Transport links

Nearest tube: Ravenscourt Park or Stamford Brook (District)

Buses: 27, 190, 267, 391, H91, N9, N11

Walking directions

From Ravenscourt Park tube station turn right and cross the road to the entrance of the park.

From Stamford Brook tube station, head north on Goldhawk Road, turn right into Ravenscourt Gardens, then left onto Ravenscourt Park (street) and in through the park entrance.

Main entrances to Ravenscourt Park are on King Street, Ravenscourt Avenue, Ravenscourt Road, Paddenswick Road and Goldhawk Road.

Paddling pool

For safety reasons and to maintain water quality, there is a maximum of 30 children per session. Each session is free and will be for 90 minutes. Pre-booking is required. Find out more and book your preferred slot.

Pre-book Ravenscourt Park paddling pool tickets (Eventbrite).

Facilities

four play areas for 0-5 year olds
one play area for 5-13 year olds
paddling pool
sandpit
tea house
tennis courts
football pitch (astroturf)
basketball courts (outdoor)
netball courts (outdoor)
bowling green
garden centre and cafe
wildlife garden.

Sports bookings

Opening hours

Closing times vary depending on the time of year. See Locking times in parks and cemeteries

History

The park's history goes back to medieval times, when the lake in the centre of the park, which is fed by Stamford Brook, was part of the moat that surrounded Paddenswick (or Palingswick) Manor. It was only in 1888 that the 32 acre site was officially opened as public parkland.

King Edward III's mistress Alice Perrers lived in the manor during the 14th century. The manor house was rebuilt in 1650 and in 1747 it was sold to Thomas Corbett who named it Ravenscourt, probably derived from the raven in his coat of arms, which was itself a pun on his name as corbeau is French for raven.

In 1812 the Ravenscourt House and estate were bought by its final private owner, George Scott, a builder and philanthropist who developed nearby St Peter's Square. Scott employed leading landscape architect Humphry Repton to lay out the gardens of the estate.