Elthorne Park
A bandstand, a Sarsen Stone and wet meadows by the canal.
Elthorne Park is on Boston Road in south Hanwell and is part of the Brent River Park. It has an old bandstand and a large Sarsen Stone, dug up locally, just inside the main entrance. Facilities include tennis courts and a playground. (Ealing Council)
Elthorne Waterside and Well Meadow
Beyond the park, Elthorne Waterside lies in the flood plain of the River Brent and the Grand Union Canal and shelters wet meadow plants and wildlife. For Well Meadow, turn left at the Bambi sculpture. (Ealing Council)
A walk from here
The council's 3.2 km health walk starts at the main entrance and loops through the meadows and along the canal. It isn't suitable for wheelchairs. (Ealing Council)
Nearby
Elthorne Sports Centre has a sports hall, gym and floodlit outdoor multi-use games areas (Ealing Council). Wildberry Nature Reserve is nearby: see the map.
Getting there
Bus E8 on Boston Road, or the Piccadilly line to Boston Manor. (Ealing Council)
Sources: Ealing Council: Hanwell parks: other parks in Hanwell, Ealing Council: Health walks: Elthorne Park and Waterside, Ealing Council: Tourism: Hanwell. Last checked 24 Oct 2026.