| Braywick Park | |
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 Tree fungus in Braywick Park | |
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| Type | Local Nature Reserve |
| Location | , Berkshire |
| OS grid | SU 896 800 |
| Area | 12.7 hectares (31 acres) |
| Managed by | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead |
Braywick Park is a 12.7-hectare (31-acre) Local Nature Reserve in the Braywick suburb of Maidenhead in Berkshire. It is owned and managed by Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. [1] [2]
The park features formal parkland with trees and wildlife habitats including grassland, woodland and a pond. [1]
The park was originally part of the estate belonging to Braywick Lodge. [3] In 1969, the 19th century mansion was demolished, but the stables were saved and refurbished in 1989 to provide a nature centre. [3]
In 1999 the site was declared as a local nature reserve by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. [1]
The site has the following fauna: [4]
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