Category: Parks and Open Spaces

Braywick Cemetery

Braywick Cemetery was opened in July 1953, and the entire cemetery was set out as a ‘Lawn Cemetery’ with specific sections for all of the different religious faiths

Maidenhead Golf Course

The historic Maidenhead Golf Club, established in 1896, celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2021. Recently sold, it faces redevelopment, marking the end of an era.

The Brick and Tile Works

The National Trust’s Brick & Tile Works, established in the early 1800s, no longer has standing buildings, but remnants of Coopers bricks can be found. Limited parking available

Little Thicket

Baby to the large Maidenhead Thicket, Little Thicket is located on Canon Court Road close to Clair’s Court School. Lots of snaking footpaths in woodland, situated close to the A4.

Grenfell Park

Grenfell Park was donated to the town in 1897 by Lord Desborough (William Grenfell) to mark Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee.

Braywick Nature Centre

Braywick Nature Park, located near Maidenhead, features a trail, a pond, and paths for visitors to enjoy. The Nature Centre offers free parking and access to the park.

Maidenhead Guards Club Park

The Maidenhead Guards Club Park features a memorial stone, a plaque, open space, a footbridge over the Thames to the Island, and Canadian geese.

Maudsley Memorial Garden

The Maudsley Memorial Garden, dedicated to Alderman John Baker Maudsley CBE, features a fountain and a seating area. Imported stone pays homage to Maudsley’s Yorkshire origins.

Kidwells Park

Kidwells Park, spanning 3 hectares near Maidenhead, was gifted by Mayor J.D.M. Pearce in 1890. It has earned a Green Flag since 2012 for its quality. Recent updates include a new pedestrian crossing and a waterfall feature added in 2011, enhancing accessibility and the park’s aesthetic appeal.

Desborough Park

On the outskirts of Maidenhead, near Cox Green lies Desborough Park and within it features the sculpture of Flora’s Garden